Local News / February 18, 2026
ICE detainee dies at Miami Correctional in Indiana
An ICE detainee has died while in custody at the Miami Correctional Facility north of Kokomo in Indiana.
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February 16, 2026
Presidents' Day protest at ICE office in Indianapolis
Dozens of people gathered in a parking lot across the street Monday afternoon with signs to oppose President Donald Trump and his administration’s immigration enforcement.
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Judge rules against government in transfer of Terre Haute prisoners
Public Affairs
February 16, 2026
Indiana could crack down on foreign adversary influence
Indiana lawmakers want to reduce foreign influence on Indiana politics by requiring foreign actors to register with the state Attorney General. The bill is part of a larger effort to come down on “foreign adversary” nations.
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Lawmakers quietly advance plan to reduce early voting days
February 15, 2026
EPA adds three years to deadline for cleaning coal ash sites
Education
February 12, 2026
Indy charter advocates' use of race 'reeks of paternalism,' coalition spokesman says
The coalition statement reflects months of tension between lawmakers, reform groups, and community members.
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February 13, 2026
'We don’t see the savings': Indiana Medicaid restructuring bill draws pushback
A bill pitched as a fix for Indiana’s troubled Pathways Medicaid program drew emotional testimony — and triggered pointed exchanges — as discussions around long-term care continued Thursday in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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February 15, 2026
Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper competes in his fourth Olympics
The Winter Olympics are underway, and one Hoosier is back on the world stage in Italy. Southern Indiana native Nick Goepper qualified for his fourth career Winter Olympics.
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