Indiana

Indiana has agreed to pay former IURC Commissioner Andy Zay $625,000 to settle his lawsuit over Gov. Mike Braun's decision to fire him from the commission.

Indiana applied for a major disaster declaration after floods and power outages impacted thousands. The state is hoping to unlock additional federal funds for recovery.

A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that Indiana doctors can have conversations about abortions with minors. That includes referrals to out-of-state abortion providers.

NIPSCO currently estimates Gary residents will have power fully restored by August 25.

Public Health agencies recommend people avoid water sports and recreation in the Whitewater River, and the Great Miami River south of the confluence.

"Out of the 2,977 lives that were lost, there’s over 1,000 bodies that were never recovered specifically from Ground Zero in New York," said Scott Nokes of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Sen. Chris Garten has received the endorsement of the Senate Republican caucus to head the Senate. The Republican rose to national prominence after his support of redistricting.

Black lawmakers say Gov. Mike Braun overstepped his authority by ending minority contracting preferences without action from the legislature.

Hoosiers may start applying for assistance after flooding. Federal agencies assist in response efforts including a major road failure.

Recovery efforts continue in Northwest Indiana after last week's severe storms. The National Weather Service confirmed the storms produced two tornadoes in the towns of St. John and Munster on Tuesday, Aug. 11.