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Who & What: March 4, 2026
Gov. Mike Braun gives himself 'B+' on 2026 session'. A new law will change how Marion County judges get selected. The Marion County jail detained over a thousand immigrants for ICE in 2025.
Who & What: March 3, 2026
Amid data center controversy, Indiana lawmakers take little action. Hoosiers should expect gas prices to go up as fighting in the Persian Gulf continues. ACLU files two federal suits over Ball State protest rules.
Who & What: March 2, 2026
Indiana representatives react to airstrikes against Iran. Voters will have say on Fort Wayne-area casino under plan backed by lawmakers. 2026 session wrap: Did Indiana lawmakers deliver on affordability?
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Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana. -
Fort Wayne Youtheatre is gearing up for a fresh take on a classic literary adventure with its upcoming production of Peter Pan & Wendy, which opens on Feb. 20. -
Planning committee member Kim Jones shares how Night to Shine, the global Tim Tebow Foundation event, brings hundreds of volunteers together to create an unforgettable prom experience honoring individuals with disabilities of all ages. -
Bloom served in a number of elected positions, and was the first woman elected to the Allen County Board of Commissioners in 1994. -
Born in December, Raya joins a troop of Sumatran orangutans that is a part of the animals' species survival plan.
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Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will join the increasingly crowded race for Indiana Secretary of State. -
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is giving this year’s legislative session a “B+,” saying 51 of his 58 priority bills passed. -
As data center development continues across Indiana — drawing economic praise but growing concern over energy and land use — lawmakers advanced little legislation in the 2026 session to regulate the tech sector.
WBOI News explores data centers and their potential impacts on northeast Indiana.
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