Former Lawrence Mayor Paul Ricketts passes away

Former Lawrence Mayor Paul Ricketts passed away Thursday.

Romney makes his case on education

WASHINGTON — Targeting an issue popular with women, a key voter group, Mitt Romney assailed President Obama's leadership on...

Pro-Latino 'super PAC' aiming at Romney campaign [Video]

Mitt Romney said it himself:  He needs to boost his support among Latinos, or cede the White House to Barack Obama for another four...

Gov. Daniels named honorary starter for Indy 500

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will honor outgoing Governor Mitch Daniels on Race Day.

Gregg chooses Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg announced he has chosen Senate Minority Leader Vi Simpson as his running mate for Indiana...

Analyst: Pence will survive residency questions

While Mike Pence has become the latest target of residency questions, one political analyst believes he will survive it.

Notre Dame joins Catholic organizations suing gov't over health mandate

Notre Dame is one of several Catholic organizations now suing the federal government.

Democrat John Gregg expected to announce Vi Simpson as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is expected to announce his running mate Tuesday afternoon at the Indiana Statehouse.

Lugar presides over his last Armed Forces Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Indiana Senior Senator Richard Lugar presided over his 32nd, and possibly final, Armed Forces Day ceremony at the Indianapolis Motor...

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence chooses running mate

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Pence announced his choice for lieutenant governor Monday.

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announces re-election campaign

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced his re-election campaign Friday at the Indiana Statehouse.

Ricketts family moves to control fallout on Obama attack ad

The Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, today moved to control the fallout from a now-disavowed plan to politically attack...

GOP strategists distance themselves from Obama attack plan

Playing with Fire: Parents, lawmakers warn of novelty lighter dangers

Tegan Ferguson is a typical little boy. That means he’s curious. But three years ago when the Trafalgar boy was just five years old,...

Ind. Supreme Court rules in state employee back pay case

A long appeals process in a back pay lawsuit for state employees is finally over.

Mayor Greg Ballard endorses Richard Mourdock for U.S. Senate

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is throwing his support behind rising Republican Richard Mourdock.

Mom circulates petition to create anti-cyberbullying law in Indiana

"It used to be 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,' that is not the case anymore," said Angie Stagge,...

Closing arguments in John Edwards corruption trial Thursday

Closing arguments in the John Edwards corruption trial are scheduled to take place on Thursday.

City of Anderson agrees to pay damages in Ockomon, Spencer lawsuits

The city of Anderson must pay up after settling sexual discrimination lawsuits.

Zionsville referendum saves art and music programs, adds 26 more teachers

Voters passed an important school referendum earlier this month. It’s one that will not only saves teachers' jobs, but will now help...

Obama, Democrats raised $43.6 million in April [Video]

President Obama added an additional $43.6 million to Democratic coffers in April, a sum his campaign says will be put to quick use to...

Romney tightens grip with easy Illinois win

Illinois Republicans delivered a decisive victory to Mitt Romney in the state's presidential primary Tuesday, crushing Rick Santorum in what...

In Iowa, Mitt Romney focuses on 'prairie fire of debt'

DES MOINES — Returning to the state that launched Barack Obama to the presidency, Mitt Romney on Tuesday accused his rival of...

Edwards defense testimony focuses on payments, ex-aide

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Lawyers for John Edwards spent their second day of defense testimony Tuesday trying to discredit the chief...

Former President Clinton calls Mourdock's comments "disturbing"

Former President Bill Clinton is speaking out against Republican senatorial candidate Richard Mourdock, saying Mourdock’s refusal to...

New chief justice of Indiana Supreme Court selected

The Indiana Judicial Nomination Commission has selected a new chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court Tuesday.

Poll: Who Americans think will win presidential election

Americans are pessimistic about the current state of the economy, but optimistic about what things will look like a year from now, according...

Proposal seeks to help temporary hospitality employees find permanent jobs

Fighting for rights of hotel workers, Indianapolis city leaders took a big step toward making sure all Hoosier hotel employees are...

Solar panels could soon top downtown buildings

A new plan for the rooftops of some downtown buildings could soon generate revenue for the city.

Senator Lugar presented with Mandela Freedom Statuette

Senator Dick Lugar, R-Indianapolis, was presented with the Mandela Freedom Statuette from the Republic of South Africa Monday.

Gubernatorial candidates call for audit of state revenue

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is calling for an emergency audit of all state revenue. Some Indiana businesses have paid...

Governor Mitch Daniels receives honorary law degree

Governor Mitch Daniels received a big educational honor.  He was awarded with an honorary doctorate of law degree from Bellarmine...

President Obama's influence on gay marriage will be tested

WASHINGTON — President Obama's affirmation of same-sex marriage sets up four state battles over gay unions as important tests of...

Gay political donors move from margins to mainstream

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Obama, Romney campaigns release dueling Mother's Day videos

President Obama and Mitt Romney's campaigns released Mother's Day videos Sunday, saluting each candidate's wife or mother and also injecting...

Stamp Out Hunger Kickoff held at Indiana Statehouse Thursday

Letter carriers won't just deliver mail on Saturday, they’ll also help feed the hungry.

ACLU files lawsuit against Marion County on behalf of non-religious couples

There is a new fight over the right to marry in Indiana. The Americans Civil Liberties Union is suing the state, saying Indiana’s...

Obama and gay marriage: What he's risking in an election year

WASHINGTON -- President Obama’s endorsement of gay marriage is an election-year boost to his liberal base that comes with some risks.

Obama declares support for same-sex marriage

WASHINGTON -- President Obama, marking the end of a prolonged "evolution" on the issue, now favors allowing homosexual couples to marry,...

The overreaction to Sen. Richard Lugar's primary defeat

Hoosiers react to President Obama's support of same-sex marriage

President Obama announced Wednesday that he supports same-sex marriage. His remarks are putting pressure on politicians around the country...

Romney says his views on same-sex marriage haven't changed

Mitt Romney reaffirmed his belief that marriage is between a man and a woman, hours after the Wednesday announcement by President Barack...

Mourdock, Donnelly begin squaring off ahead of November election

It was the end of an era in Indiana politics. The concession speech from Senator Richard Lugar on May 8 was an emotional one. His tenure...

President Obama says he supports same-sex marriage

Mourdock doesn't anticipate Senate compromise

Fresh off his Republican primary victory Tuesday, Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said he doesn't anticipate successful compromise...

Lugar's parting words: Part defense, part warning

As soon as 36-year Senate veteran Richard Lugar finished his concession speech Tuesday, he walked off the stage, out the back door and...

Susan Brooks talks to Fox59 about win in 5th Congressional District primary

Susan Brooks, who won the Republican nomination for the 5th District Congressional race, spoke to Fox59 Wednesday about her primary win.&...

Mourdock to speak about primary win, November election Wednesday

Gov. Mitch Daniels will join Senate candidate and Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock at the Indiana Republican Party Headquarters...

Lugar loss tempers Romney primary victories for GOP establishment

Mourdock "stunned" with early win

The sun hadn't set and the food hadn't been put out yet, when a crowd of Richard Mourdock supporters at his election headquarters began...