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Past articles by Kayla:

Indiana gun maker offers Republican lawmakers customized AR-15 style rifles, half off

Fostech, a family owned gun manufacturer in Seymour, Indiana, offered Republican lawmakers a deep discount on personalized rifles. → Read More

'A tough row to hoe': Mike Pence faces uphill battle for GOP nomination

Mike Pence the former vice president and former Indiana governor, likely will announce his candidacy for president in the next month. → Read More

Here are 5 bills still alive targeting transgender rights in Indiana

These five bills targeting the LGBTQ community are still alive after lawmakers reached the halfway point of Indiana's legislative session. → Read More

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita not seeking higher office

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said Wednesday that he would seek a second term in 2024, ending speculation he would run for senator or governor. → Read More

NRA convention set for this spring in Indianapolis

The NRA's annual convention will be April 14-16 at the Indiana Convention Center. → Read More

INDOT: Westbound I-70 to open through North Split this weekend

Westbound lanes of I-70 will open through the North Split this weekend, weather permitting, INDOT says. I-70 eastbound opened last weekend. → Read More

Indianapolis' winter storm plan: Plowing, shelters, updated forecast

What to know about Indianapolis' severe weather plan ahead of the winter storm: warming shelters, snow plow schedule, updated forecast and more. → Read More

Indianapolis library will name new interim CEO in 2023; community outcry continues

The Indianapolis Public Library board says it will appoint a new interim CEO and launch a new search in 2023, amid continued community outrage. → Read More

With Blue Line plans scaled back, city embarks on its own infrastructure project

Indianapolis is planning infrastructure improvements on a stretch of West Washington Street that IndyGo cut from its Blue Line bus rapid transit plan. → Read More

INDOT: North Split opening delayed to April 2023, citing supply chain, workforce issues

The I-65/70 North Split interchange project has a new timeline: I-70 will open in January, the rest by April 2023. → Read More

IndyGo bus rides are free this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's; see the route map

IndyGo is offering free bus fare on three holidays this season, including Thanksgiving day. → Read More

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen: Indiana town wants answers about man who 'blended in'

Five and a half years after two teen girls were slain, Delphi, Indiana resident Richard Allen has been arrested in the case. His community is shocked. → Read More

Indiana Senate debate: Young defends his record as McDermott goes on the offensive

Throughout the debate, Democrat Thomas McDermott and Libertarian James Sceniak attacked Republican frontrunner Todd Young. → Read More

Indiana Senate debate: Young defends his record as McDermott goes on the offensive

Throughout the debate, Democrat Thomas McDermott and Libertarian James Sceniak attacked Republican frontrunner Todd Young. → Read More

Indiana Senate debate: Young defends his record as McDermott goes on the offensive

Throughout the debate, Democrat Thomas McDermott and Libertarian James Sceniak attacked Republican frontrunner Todd Young. → Read More

Indiana Senate debate: Young defends his record as McDermott goes on the offensive

Throughout the debate, Democrat Thomas McDermott and Libertarian James Sceniak attacked Republican frontrunner Todd Young. → Read More

Indiana Senate debate: Young defends his record as McDermott goes on the offensive

Throughout the debate, Democrat Thomas McDermott and Libertarian James Sceniak attacked Republican frontrunner Todd Young. → Read More

IndyGo is proposing a new local bus route map. What to know and how to give input

IndyGo is proposing a new bus route network that it hopes to phase in over five years. The agency is seeking public input this week. → Read More

Feds approve Indiana electric vehicle plan despite concerns from racial justice alliance

The federal government approved Indiana's EV infrastructure plan, the day after officials met with a racial justice alliance over concerns. → Read More

The country's two largest rail unions may strike Friday. What it means for Indiana

The country's two largest rail unions are ready to strike Friday unless they reach a contract agreement, meaning serious disruptions in Indiana. → Read More