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A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that Indiana providers can have conversations about abortions with minors. That includes referrals to out-of-state abortion providers.
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Indiana doctors can refer patients to out-of-state abortions, court finds
Benjamin Thorp
A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that Indiana doctors can have conversations about abortions with minors. That includes referrals to out-of-state abortion providers.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton has been calling for more information from the city's primary electric utility provider NIPSCO.
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Interview: Gary mayor talks storm aftermath, many on second week without power
Barb Anguiano
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation said the 20 foot almost 17,000 pound steel beam evokes strong emotions from those that visit it, Wednesday August 19, 2026, Indianapolis.
Samantha Horton
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WFYI
'Their souls are in that steel.' A beam from the World Trade Center stops in Indianapolis
Samantha Horton
Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
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Republicans endorse Garten to lead Indiana Senate
Benjamin Thorp
Senate Republican leaders in 2023 discuss their agenda on the Senate floor. From left to right are Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville), Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) and Sen. Mike Crider (R-Greenfield).
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Indiana Republican senators endorse Garten as chamber's next top leader

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Downed power line in Schererville knocks out power to thousands, snarls Tri-Town traffic
Dee Dotson
Downed power line in Schererville knocks out power to thousands, snarls Tri-Town traffic
A nursing mother and her litter rest in a temporary kennel setup following an emergency surrender on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Local News
Following Severe Storms, Northwest Indiana Animal Shelters Face a Dual Crisis of Outages and Intakes
Dee Dotson
Local News
Standing With Our Neighbors: Legacy Foundation Mobilizes Major Relief Fund After Severe Storms
Dee Dotson
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