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By TOM DAVIES Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana Supreme Court is stopping the distribution of election ballots in six counties while it considers legal arguments over the Republican primary recount that determined challenger Paula Copenhaver defeated state Sen. Spencer Deery by a three-vote margin. The court’s orde
NEW YORK (AP) — Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became the most visible symbol of the U.S. women’s movement and remained a fierce and eloquent advocate for equality for six decades, has died. She was 92. With her trademark streaked hair and large aviator glasses, Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Maga
By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle Eighty-two thousand fewer Hoosiers are receiving benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program since President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act took effect last October. The law brought major changes to the nation’s most prominent food assistance p
By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana State Personnel Department is seeking $151 million in raises for state attorneys, laboratory technicians and other employees whose wages have not kept pace with the market. Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman presented the State Budget Committee las
By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle Gov. Mike Braun suspended Indiana’s gasoline usage and excise taxes Thursday, extending his latest energy emergency just in time to avoid a sudden surge in gasoline prices for Labor Day weekend. Motorists would have paid an extra 61 cents per gallon in excise and usage taxe
By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana State Fair drew 800,641 people over its 15-day run — a 7% drop in attendance from last year caused by significant weather events. Severe storms required multiple temporary closures and periods of sheltering throughout the fair to prioritize the safety of guests, exhib
Wells County has a new destination for coffee and community. The Wells County Chamber of Commerce recently joined local leaders, churches, families and supporters for a ribbon-cutting celebration at The Well Coffee Co., located at 112 South Main Street in Bluffton. The coffee shop and gathering space is part of the Wel
As fall gets underway in Bluffton, there is no shortage of things to do, see, and enjoy throughout our community. From runners hitting the streets to paddlers taking to the Wabash River, creative classes and the Bluffton Now! chili competition, there is something for everyone in the weeks ahead. Can you believe that to
By MACKENZI KLEMANN Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is launching an optional mobile driver’s license for Hoosiers who wish to limit what information bank tellers, bartenders and others see when asked to verify their age or identity. The digital license would not replace a person’s physica
By NIKI KELLY Indiana Capital Chronicle The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted 3-1 Wednesday to reconsider the AES Indiana rate hike approved in June. There are two new members appointed by Gov. Mike Braun on the panel since that vote was taken: Joshua Bain took over for fired Andy Zay and Joby Jerrells replac
This week’s Athlete of the Week is Bluffton’s Cooper Craig. Craig went crazy in the road football win against Chrubusco. First, Craig burst through for a 78-yard touchdown to give the Tigers a three-touchdown lead, then he ran for 29- and 27-yard touchdown scores in the second quarter. Craig finished the game with 111
Knights sweep Bi-County Conditioner Norwell swept the Bi-County cross country conditioner Tuesday night. The runners braved the heat conditions at Norwell High School in a Hokum Karem-style race, where two athletes pair from each school and go for total time between them. The Knight boys and girls took first place. The
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