Based in Lafayette story: Defendant in Judge Meyer’s shooting case lays out plot, implicates others
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette February 5, 2026 In new court documents unsealed this week, investigators say the man accused of firing a short-barrel shotgun through the front door of Judge Steve Meyer’s Lafayette h “...”
PNS Story: Fulton County seeks return of 2020 election materials after FBI raid
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Shanteya Hudson, producer Public News Service February 5, 2026 Fulton County filed a motion in federal court Wednesday after an FBI raid at the county’s election hub that removed hundreds of boxes of ballots, imag “...”
ICC Story: Indiana governor launches group to root out fraud, abuse in federal social safety net programs
By Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle February 4, 2026 Indiana leaders will give “extra” scrutiny to Medicaid and other federally funded, state-administered social services programs as part of a new entity focused on fraud, waste and abuse. Gov. Mike Braun create “...”
Chalkbeat story: Immigration enforcement gets closer and closer to schools. The effects are wide-reaching.
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Lily Altavena Chalkbeat February 3, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Penny Chavez has been watc “...”
Votebeat Story: Republicans introduce sweeping election legislation, but it’s unlikely to become law
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich Votebeat January 30, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administratio “...”
PNS Story: Black female unemployment spikes amid federal pushback against DEI
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service January 29, 2026 As President Donald Trump continues to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies, thousands of Black women in Indiana and nationwide are losing their j “...”
Votebeat Story: State election officials project confidence after FBI search of Georgia elections office
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Jessica Huseman Votebeat January 29, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration “...”
PNS story: Federal framing of ICE killings threatens free speech, says ID expert
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Eric Tegethoff, producer Public News Service January 28, 2026 In the days and weeks since two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, federal officials have called the victims dangerous domestic terro “...”
Mirror Indy story: Mears announces reelection bid for Marion County prosecutor
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy January 27, 2026 Ryan Mears has taken himself off the short list of potential successors to Mayor Joe Hogsett — at least for now. The Marion County prosecutor announced Jan. 27 that he intends to “...”
Capital B Gary story: Lake County Report Finds Poor Oversight, Low Morale and Years of Financial Errors
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Calvin Davis Capital B Gary January 23, 2026 A recent internal report paints a stark picture of how Lake County operates, citing loosely enforced attendance policies and a leadership culture rooted in control and fear. The “...”