Dan Spehler
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Indiana natives get recognition for grandparents who served at Montford Point
INDIANAPOLIS — Two Indiana natives finally see their grandfathers recognized both for what they did – and what they endured – as Montford Point Marines. “It was one of the best-kept secrets of his life because no one ever talked about it,” said Marion native Mallorie Berger. But now Berger is often talking about her grandfather […] → Read More
Westfield, Carmel mayors won’t run for re-election
WESTFIELD – Two prominent Central Indiana mayors are leaving office at the end of the year, sharing many of the same successes and many of the same concerns. Just ahead of the filing deadline, Mayor Andy Cook (R-Westfield) issued a statement Friday morning announcing his decision, but first revealed the news to FOX59 in an […] → Read More
Who else are your Indiana lawmakers working for?
Your elected representatives at the statehouse aren’t just working for you. In fact, many of them have other full-time jobs in a wide variety of industries across the state – the insurance industry, the agriculture industry, the health care industry and the manufacturing industry among them. Naturally, those industries all have a vested interest in […] → Read More
Former talk show host challenging local prosecutor
A local prosecutor’s race has quickly become of the most closely-watched primaries in the area this May, with former talk show host and lawyer Greg Garrison challenging current Hamilton Co. Prosecutor Lee Buckingham. Buckingham has served three terms as prosecutor, but now faces a significant primary challenge from a candidate backed by former Vice President […] → Read More
‘Sudden genius syndrome’ robbery victim uses math to find new home in Indiana
CARMEL – What you see… isn’t what he sees. And for Jason Padgett, it all started with a violent attack and a serious head injury. “When you see something move, your brain is taking pictures (and) smooths out the picture frames,” said Padgett. “When that part of my brain was injured, I can (only) see […] → Read More
Indiana AG Rokita exploring legal action as White House defends Biden’s COVID-19 mandates
Rokita also called on other Indiana officials to join him in fighting the mandates. → Read More
IN Focus: Holcomb, Bucshon talk delta variant, Braun discusses infrastructure
INDIANAPOLIS – Many officials are urging Hoosiers to follow the new CDC recommendations on masks as coronavirus cases continue to rise in Indiana. “I would recommend taking every safe step possible, imaginable, doable to keep the kiddos in school,” Gov. Eric Holcomb told reporters last week. Holcomb said he doesn’t want to see students face […] → Read More
IN Focus Podcast: Panelists discuss Holcomb lawsuit, the week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are local political insiders saying about this week’s top political headlines? In the video above, panelists Laura Wilson, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, Robin Winston and Mike Murphy discuss some of this week’s top stories, including the fight over voting rights, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s legal battle with the General Assembly, and what state officials are […] → Read More
IN Focus: Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, State Rep. Greg Porter talk jobs, revenue data
In one-on-one interviews last week, Statehouse reporter Kristen Eskow spoke with Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston and State Rep. Greg Porter, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, about the state of Indiana's economy. → Read More
IN Focus: Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, State Rep. Greg Porter discuss jobs, revenue data
In one-on-one interviews last week, Statehouse reporter Kristen Eskow spoke with Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston and State Rep. Greg Porter, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, about the state of Indiana’s economy. → Read More
Fishers PD urges alarm owners to ‘button up homes’ to avoid fines
FISHERS — Police officers respond to all sorts of calls from serious, life threatening emergencies, to less serious welfare checks. However, a growing number of false alarm calls have departments – like Fishers Police Department – scratching their heads wondering how to stop them. They took their concern to Facebook, in a post which plead […] → Read More
IN Focus: Panelists discuss Gov. Holcomb’s lawsuit, the week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest developments in the ongoing legal saga involving Gov. Eric Holcomb, attorney general Todd Rokita and the Indiana general assembly? In the video above, panelists Laura Wilson, Tony Samuel, Robin Winston and Mike Murphy discuss some of this week’s top stories, including the governor’s lawsuit and […] → Read More
IN Focus: Panelists discuss governor’s lawsuit, this week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest developments in the ongoing legal saga involving Gov. Eric Holcomb, attorney general Todd Rokita, and the Indiana general assembly? In the video above, panelists Laura Wilson, Tony Samuel, Robin Winston and Mike Murphy discuss some of this week’s top stories, including the governor’s lawsuit […] → Read More
IN Focus Podcast: Panelists discuss state budget, the week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the latest news from the Statehouse? In the video above, panelists Robin Winston, Tony Samuel, Jennifer Wagner and Mike Murphy discuss some of this week’s top stories, including the new state budget, the state’s red flag laws and President Biden’s address to Congress next week. And […] → Read More
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announces resignation
INDIANAPOLIS– Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced her plan to resign Monday. Lawson has notified Gov. Eric Holcomb and will formally submit her resignation once the governor chooses a successor and the successor is ready to serve. “I have dedicated the last 32 years of my life to public service,” said Secretary Lawson. “I […] → Read More
IN Focus: Former Indianapolis mayor looks back on Super Bowl legacy, city’s past and present
INDIANAPOLIS — As he and his wife prepare to retire to South Carolina later this month, former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard is spending a lot of time reflecting on the past and the city he led for eight years after being elected in a stunning upset in 2007. In the video above, Ballard looks back […] → Read More
IN Focus: Panelists reflect on key Hoosiers involved in inauguration
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about President Joe Biden’s inauguration? In the video below, IN Focus panelists Jennifer Wagner, Mike Murphy, Robin Winston and Tony Samuel discuss President Joe Biden’s inaugural address and share their thoughts on this Inauguration Day, and the key Hoosiers involved in both the Biden and Trump administrations. […] → Read More
IN Focus Podcast: Panelists discuss impeachment, inauguration, this week’s top stories
INDIANAPOLIS – What are Indiana political insiders saying about the second impeachment of President Donald Trump? How will it impact the week ahead and the upcoming inauguration? In the video above, panelists Jennifer Wagner, Mike Murphy, Robin Winston and Tony Samuel discuss some of the lasting lessons of this month’s tragic events and the historic […] → Read More
IN Focus Podcast: Panelists discuss impact of violence in DC, role of Hoosiers involved
INDIANAPOLIS – How will history view the actions of Vice President Mike Pence and the other Hoosiers who played a critical role in Wednesday’s events at the Capitol? In the video above, panelists Jennifer Wagner, Mike Murphy, Robin Winston and Tony Samuel discuss some of the lasting lessons of this week’s tragic events and the […] → Read More
FEMA calculates riskiest, safest places in US
Spending her life in Los Angeles, Morgan Andersen knows natural disasters all too well. In college, an earthquake shook her home hard. Her grandfather was affected by recent wildfires in neighboring Orange County. “It’s just that constant reminder, ‘Oh yeah, we live somewhere where there’s natural disasters and they can strike at any time,'” said […] → Read More