The ruling vacates the woman's conviction and a 90-month sentence she had begun serving last fall. She is scheduled to be retried in the near future.

“Orville Redenbacher, who was one of the most famous Hoosiers in the food business, made this quote: ‘Popcorn has made many lousy movies worth sitting through,’” said state Sen. Ron Grooms.

"I don’t feel that it’s the government’s role," to make business operating decisions, said state Rep. Bob Morris, R-Fort Wayne.

Poker could be back at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond by the end of March.

Police said Troy Pearson, of Harvey, was in a group that tried to carjack someone at a Lansing gas station hours after they stole a car in Hammond.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- During a year of unprecedented challenges, mission-driven Ardeo Education Solutions is increasing student access to higher education and driving enrollments at partner colleges and universities by reducing the fear of student debt post-graduation.

Northern Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties could get about 3 to 6 inches of snow, while the southern portions and bordering counties likely will see between 1 and 4 inches, the NWS said.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeOmic, the creators of the LIFE mobile apps, today announced the launch of its personalized wellness program, LIFE Ascent. Based on key learnings from the company's more than 3 million LIFE app users, the scientifically rigorous 52-week LIFE Ascent program provides participants with the knowledge, tools and community to lose weight while improving their overall health and wellness. Each month focuses on the five pillars of health -- physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, sleep and intermittent fasting -- and how they impact each system in the body.

CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinetic Advantage ("Kinetic" or the "Company"), a newly-formed auto floorplan financing company, today announced the launch of its new cloud-based Real-Time Intelligent (RTI) Auditing System(TM) for the floorplan finance industry. This system, which is the first of its kind, is designed to address a long-time pain point for auto dealers undergoing the traditional audit process with their floorplan provider.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Passageways, creator of OnBoard, the award-winning board management software platform that securely connects organizations and their boards of directors, announced record milestones in customer and revenue growth and accelerating expansion into new global markets. Under its ambitious 2021 growth plan, Passageways plans to build on its 2020 momentum by strengthening the OnBoard platform with new capabilities that drive powerful and collaborative engagement for boards, board directors, and other organizational leaders.

"I come into this race knowing that while things look bleak now, I see this enthusiasm and energy in the state that's ready to be organized and mobilized," said James Wells

A Wisconsin woman was arrested at a LaPorte County gas station Friday after Indiana State Police officers detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from her vehicle.

The Lake County coroner released the identity of a 15-year-old Harvey boy who died at Community Hospital in Munster late Saturday.

Two more local deaths from COVID-19 were reported in Northwest Indiana, according to updated statistics provided Sunday by the Indiana State Department of Health and the Porter County Health Department.

Lake County is included in a winter storm watch issued for Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon that could bring 6-9 inches of snow to the area, the National Weather Service said.

The 2019 DCS Child Fatality Report shows 61 Hoosier children died directly as a result of abuse or neglect.

"It's calling now for coequal branches of government ... to make sure we're working together for good public policy during difficult times," said state Rep. Matt Lehman.

Six more people died from COVID-19 in the Region, according to updated statistics provided Saturday by health officials.

A woman told police she was parked at a gas pump when a man got out of a silver Audi and approached her.

A news release from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday morning said that Region 10 (suburban Cook County) and Region 11 (Chicago) could return to Tier 1 mitigation on Saturday "if metrics continue to improve or are stable."

Practices will begin as soon as Monday for low-risk winter sports at TF South and TF North.

(The Center Square) - Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to increase funding for K-12 schools by $377 million, and given that both houses of the state legislature have solid Republican majorities and leaders who work closely with him, it’s likely that he’ll get it, or something close to it.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Prevail Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: PRVL). The acquisition establishes a new modality for drug discovery and development at Lilly, extending Lilly's research efforts through the creation of a gene therapy program that will be anchored by Prevail's portfolio of clinical-stage and preclinical neuroscience assets.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced details for its fourth quarter 2020 earnings release and conference call.

A Tribal-State Gaming Compact inked Thursday will allow standard slot machines, table games, and sports wagering at the Four Winds Casino in South Bend.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who is beginning her fourth full term, will preside over committee hearings when chairman Frank Pallone is not present, among other duties.

No start date is set, but Indiana is ready to expand vaccine eligibility to those age 65 and older once officials are confident of receiving sufficient vaccine supply from the federal government.

New deaths in the area included two in Lake County and one in LaPorte County, according to updated statistics provided Thursday.

(The Center Square) – The state of Indiana is ready to start spending money again.

Chicago police negotiators and SWAT officers were called out when the man stopped at 99th Street and Jeffrey Avenue but failed to get out of the car, police said. He surrendered after about two hours.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Overconsumption of added sugars continues to be a major concern in the health and chronic disease prevention of Americans. To address this issue, two new publications(1)(,2) aim to support healthcare providers (HCPs) with tools to enable practical, actionable conversations to help their patients reduce added sugars consumption in the New Year.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) significantly reduced the risk of contracting symptomatic COVID-19 among residents and staff of long-term care facilities, Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced. The Phase 3 BLAZE-2 COVID-19 prevention trial - conducted in partnership with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) - enrolled residents and staff at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, commonly referred to as nursing homes, across the U.S.

A newly introduced bill in the Indiana State House aims to ban the use of acoustic hailing devices over 150 decibels by law enforcement to control crowds within 100 feet.

No Trump supporters, opponents, or anyone else determined to make mischief showed up at the Indiana Statehouse before or after Biden's swearing-in Wednesday to protest the new federal administration.

(The Center Square) - In his State of the State address Tuesday, Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb boasted of Indiana’s strong financial position – which is stronger than might have been expected after 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and massive disruptions to the way people in the state work and live.

CARMEL, Ind., Jan. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mortgage banking company Merchants Capital has established a tax credit syndication platform, a new business unit that infuses private equity from institutional investors into Low Income Housing Tax Credit multifamily housing projects. This launch reflects Merchants Capital's transformation into a full-service financing provider for affordable housing.

(The Center Square) – Sure, traffic can be thick around major cities. Of course, potholes dot roadways just like most other midwestern cities. However, Indiana ranks high when it comes to the best states for driving.

On Jan. 11, Katie Jenner took office as Indiana’s first Secretary of Education. Jenner, a former senior education advisor to Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), assumed the role after the former Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jennifer McCormick (R), left office the previous week.

The Town Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution endorsing the tax. The panel’s decision came after the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors voted in support of the proposal, Councilman Shawn Pettit said.

The idea for the legislation came from seven Indiana military veterans attending Purdue University Northwest who wondered why veterans living nearby in Illinois opted not to attend the university.

Budget, naming of popcorn as official snack up for debate.

"Coming off 2020, I'm convinced 2021 can be the best ever," said Gov. Eric Holcomb in his annual State of the State address.

On Tuesday, suburban Cook County and Chicago moved into the Illinois Department of Public Health's Tier 2 mitigation level thanks to improving COVID-19 numbers.

BATESVILLE, Ind., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET. They will discuss the results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, which ended December 31, 2020. The live webcast, including a slide presentation, will be available at http://ir.hillenbrand.com under the "News & Events" tab and will be archived on the company's investor relations website through Friday, March 5, 2021.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Portfolios announced the 2020 performance results of its two mutual funds--Preferred-Plus and Dividend Performers--and their Morningstar category rankings.