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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks at a primary election night campaign event after winning the party's nomination for governor in Columbus, Ohio, May 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
May 6, 2026, 10:55 am
Democrats win big in US special elections, but Trump reinforces hold on GOP
Races in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan bolster current trends, showing Democrats’ momentum growing ahead of November’s midterms, and Trump still holding sway with Republicans
By JONATHAN J. COOPER, HUMERA LODHI and SIMRAN PARWANI
The historic Beth-El Zedeck Temple in Indianapolis. (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0)
March 22, 2025, 6:42 am
5 arrested for breaking into historic Indianapolis synagogue to film music video
Police find group with recording equipment after responding to reports of a burglary at Beth-El Zedeck Temple, which was dedicated 100 years ago
By Grace Gilson
Rep. John Hostettler, a Republican of Indiana, on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 4, 2006. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
May 9, 2024, 2:15 pm
Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary
Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC had mounted campaign against John Hostettler, who was soundly beaten by RJC’s favored candidate Mark Messmer
By Ron Kampeas
Jewish students gather at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, February 13, 2024. (AP/Michael Conroy)
March 7, 2024, 4:50 am
Indiana lawmakers face off on antisemitism bill after changes sought by Israel critics
Disagreements could stop passage of bill aiming to address campus antisemitism for second consecutive year, as divisions deepen surrounding Israel-Hamas war
By ISABELLA VOLMERT
Jeffrey Stevens' mugshot in February 2024. (Huntington County Sheriff Department)
February 20, 2024, 12:40 am
Indiana freelance reporter charged after threatening to ‘kill every Jew’ in Fort Wayne
Jeffrey Stevens faces up to 5 years in federal prison; also threatened to ‘make sure every pro-Israel CIA member is eliminated’
By AP
Indiana state Rep. Chris Jeter asks lawmakers to support House Bill 1002, which defines antisemitism and bans its teaching at Indiana schools, January 18, 2024. (AP/Isabella Volmert)
January 19, 2024, 8:22 am
Indiana House unanimously advances bill defining, banning antisemitism in schools
If passed by Senate, law will define antisemitism as religious discrimination; critics fear it will be used to silence talk on Israel, though legislation protects fair criticism
By Agencies
The scene after a woman backed her car into a building used by the 'Israelite School of Universal and Practical Knowledge,' having mistaken it for a Jewish school, November 4, 2023 (screen grab via CBS 4 used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 6, 2023, 2:20 pm
US woman drives car into antisemitic group’s building, mistaking it for Jewish school
Suspect says she rammed Indianapolis house on purpose after watching news about Israel-Hamas war; separately, official says Jordanian arrested in Texas was plotting attack on Jews
By ToI Staff
A young boy in Indiana seen playing with a handgun in security camera footage. (Twitter screenshot/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 17, 2023, 2:14 am
Indiana man arrested after toddler seen playing with pistol
Security footage shows young boy waving around handgun, pulling trigger without firing bullets
By AP
Abortion-rights protesters fill Indiana Statehouse corridors as lawmakers voted to concur on a near-total abortion ban, in Indianapolis August 5, 2022. (Arleigh Rodgers/AP)
December 28, 2022, 9:03 am
Indiana pro-choice campaigners wield Jewish ethics in lawsuit against abortion ban
5 Jewish, Muslim, and spiritual women, along with Jews for Choice lobby group, argue that a fetus becomes living person at birth, prioritizing the mother’s life and health
By Arleigh Rodgers
File: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaks during a watch party for Jennifer-Ruth Green, the Republican candidate for Indiana's 1st Congressional District, on Nov. 8, 2022, in Schererville, Indiana (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
December 3, 2022, 11:25 pm
Indiana judge rules for Jewish, Muslim plaintiffs against abortion ban
State residents argued ban would violate their religious rights on when they believe terminating pregnancy is acceptable
By Tom Davies
Members of the Zionsville, Indiana, school board meeting in footage which aired on October 19, 2022. (screen capture: WTHR via JTA)
October 21, 2022, 10:30 pm
Indiana candidate under fire after saying not all Nazis were bad
Matt Keefer, running for school board on conservative, anti-vaccination platform, doubles down after challenged over comment, drawing condemnation from competitors and others
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Richard 'Mac' McKinney as seen in 'Stranger at the Gate.' (Karl Schroder)
September 13, 2022, 10:33 pm
An ex-Marine was about to bomb an Indiana mosque. And then they welcomed him inside
Joshua Seftel’s ‘Stranger at the Gate’ tells the story of military vet Richard ‘Mac’ McKinney’s change of heart — and religion — after getting to know Muslims off the battlefield
By Renee Ghert-Zand
FILE - Abortion-rights activist rally at the Indiana Statehouse following Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 25, 2022 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
September 8, 2022, 11:10 pm
ACLU files suit against Indiana abortion law on behalf of Jewish group, residents
Hoosier Jews for Choice argues state ban violates their religious rights over what timeframe they believe is acceptable to carry out the procedure
By Tom Davies
Abortion-rights protesters fill Indiana Statehouse corridors and cheer outside legislative chambers, August 5, 2022, as lawmakers vote to concur on a near-total abortion ban, in Indianapolis. (AP/Arleigh Rodgers)
August 6, 2022, 5:44 am
Indiana first US state to approve abortion ban post Roe ruling
Republican-run state legislature passes new bill restricting access to reproductive rights; measure now goes to Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has not indicated whether he will sign it
By Arleigh Rodgers
Teddy bears and flowers are sit as a memorial outside of the Greenwood Park Mall food court on July 18, 2022 in Greenwood, Indiana. (Jon Cherry/Getty Images/AFP)
July 19, 2022, 3:11 am
US authorities name Indiana mall shooter as Jonathan Sapirman, 20
Police say gunman spent hour in bathroom, possibly assembling rifle, before firing on shoppers, killing three; ‘Good Samaritan’ praised for using lethal fire to take out shooter
By Arleigh Rodgers and RICK CALLAHAN
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