01/18/2026 - Indianapolis, Indiana - Hoosier Enquirer; President Donald Trump publicly promised to work to remove Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rodric Bray from his position after Bray and other state senators blocked a congressional redistricting plan that Trump supported. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Bray of betraying the Republican Party and said he would team up with conservative activist David McIntosh to defeat him, describing Bray as a “RINO” and declari

01/17/2026 - Muncie, Indiana: Kristopher Bilbrey isn't – and apparently never was – a Democrat. Fair enough. Digging into his own archived content and descriptions, he positioned himself years back as a "Conservative/Republican or Right-Leaning Libertarian" in episodes of his older show, Perception IS Reality. He interviewed Libertarian candidates like Jeff Maurer for Indiana Secretary of State, critiqued both major parties, and railed against government waste, corruption,

Indianapolis, IN – January 17, 2026 – Hoosier Enquirer is proud to welcome veteran broadcaster and longtime media personality Donna Kavanagh to our independent news network. Kavanagh, a Michigan City native with a remarkable career in television, radio, theater, and public media, brings her expertise and passion for community storytelling to our team following her tenure at WNIT Public Television. Best known as the host of the long-running program What Gives? on WNIT, the P

Indiana State Senator Andrea Hunley (D-Indianapolis), the Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate Democratic Caucus, announced on January 16, 2026, that she will not seek reelection when her current term concludes in November 2026. This decision has sparked widespread speculation that Hunley may be positioning herself for a run at the Indianapolis mayor's office in the 2027 election. Background and Career HighlightsBorn in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hunley holds a Bachelor of Secon

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind.  — A familiar voice and face in Northern Indiana media is beginning a new chapter. Donna Kavanagh , the Michigan City native whose career has spanned from local summer theater to iconic Hollywood television sets, is officially joining the Hoosier Enquirer  streaming services. The move marks a significant transition for Kavanagh, coming as her long-standing television home, WNIT Public Television , prepares to end her program next week. The station has been

Candidate Filings for Indiana House District 34 Randall McCallister has filed as the first Republican candidate to run for Indiana State House Representative in District 34, which covers parts of Delaware County, including Muncie.Sara Gullion, a Muncie City Council member, is running on the Democratic ticket and has already filed her candidacy. Incumbent Democrat Sue Errington, who has held the seat since 2012, announced in late 2025 that she will not seek reelection and has

Indianapolis, Indiana 01/16/2026- Gabe Whitley, the 2024 Hispanic Republican Congressional Candidate from Indiana's 7th District, is making a strong return to the media spotlight. He's back on air with Hoosier Enquirer streaming services—not social media—through a renewed contract for four more seasons of his signature show, the Honest Gabe Report.Whitley, known for his candid style and "Honest Gabe" branding during his primary run, finished fourth in the May 2024 Republican

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Indianapolis, IN – January 13, 2026 – Hoosier Enquirer is proud to announce the official launch of our new College Journalist Platform , a dedicated initiative designed exclusively for college students across the Hoosier State. As an independent news media nonprofit committed to real, honest reporting without suppression or bias, Hoosier Enquirer is opening this free submission platform to students from Indiana's universities and colleges—including I ndiana University, Pur

By Hoosier Enquirer Staff January 13, 2026  In a bold public statement released on January 12, 2026, Johannes Poulard, the Board Secretary of Hoosier Enquirer and a Michigan City resident, officially declared his candidacy for the Indiana State Senate District 4 seat as a Republican. The district, which encompasses parts of LaPorte and Porter counties, is currently held by Democratic Senator Rodney Pol. Poulard's announcement comes amid revelations of a recently filed lawsuit

HOWARD COUNTY  — In a major legal setback for Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, the Howard Circuit Court has officially handed him a total loss in his defamation lawsuit against Jeremiah Tevebaugh. Judge Lynn Murray issued a final order on January 8, 2026, not only rejecting Shabazz's attempt to win the case early but also dismissing his claims entirely under Indiana’s Anti-SLAPP law. Shabazz’s Case Crumbles on Procedural Errors Shabazz, a prominent media figure and former Indianapolis ma

Beau Bayh Announces $1.8 Million Haul in First Three Months of Indiana Secretary of State Campaign By Hoosier Enquirer Staff January 12, 2026In a significant boost for Indiana Democrats, Beau Bayh, the son of former Governor and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh and grandson of legendary U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, has announced that his campaign for Indiana Secretary of State has raised $1.8 million in just three months.  This impressive fundraising figure comes as Bayh seeks to become th

January 12, 2026 – Indianapolis, IN  In an era where trust in media continues to erode, Hoosier Enquirer stands tall as Indiana's #1 referenced news source according to recent Google metrics. This achievement highlights our commitment to delivering honest, unfiltered coverage of the stories that matter most to Hoosiers—stories often overlooked or suppressed by larger outlets. A fresh analysis shared via our official channels reveals Hoosier Enquirer securing the top position

Hogsett Taps 'Beater Bailey' as Chief Deputy Mayor On January 8, 2026, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced a surprising leadership shake-up: Beater Bailey, the current chief of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), will step into the powerful roles of chief deputy mayor and chief of staff, effective February 2, 2026. Beater Bailey, who pleaded guilty in 2004 to misdemeanor battery following a domestic assault incident involving his estranged wife and he

By Bob Kern, CEO, Hoosier Enquirer INDIANAPOLIS, IN – In an exclusive discussion with Hoosier Enquirer, former congressional candidate and seasoned pro se litigator Gabe Whitley has weighed in on the tragic shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis. Whitley, a staunch Republican from Indiana with deep ties to the party—including work on the 2022 re-election campaigns of Rep. Nancy Mace and Sen. Rand Paul

Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal files to run Indiana State Senator Indianapolis, IN – In a significant development for Indiana politics, Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal has officially announced his candidacy for the Indiana State Senate in District 31. The announcement, made in mid-December 2025, comes as Forestal faces term limits in his current role and seeks to transition his long career in public safety and law enforcement to the legislative arena.Forestal, a De

Indianapolis, IN – January 5, 2026 – In a move that has ignited intraparty tensions within Indiana's Republican ranks, House Bill 1022 (HB 1022) seeks to fundamentally alter the process for selecting the state's lieutenant governor nominees. Sponsored by establishment-leaning GOP representatives, the legislation is being framed by critics as an attempt to sideline grassroots conservatives like current Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, whose unconventional rise to power in 2024 exposed

In the realm of American politics, few figures have embodied contradiction as vividly as Donald J. Trump. During his initial rise to power, Trump positioned himself as a staunch opponent of endless wars and regime change operations, lambasting previous administrations for squandering blood and treasure abroad. Yet, recent events in Venezuela—and veiled warnings toward Cuba—paint a picture of a leader who has embraced the very interventionist tactics he once decried. This shif

The filing period for candidates seeking the Republican or Democratic nomination in Indiana's 2026 primary election opens on January 7, 2026—just days from now—and closes sharply at noon (local time for county filings; Indianapolis time for state-level) on Friday, February 6, 2026. This brief 30-day window is the official opportunity for Hoosiers to step forward and declare their intent to run in the May 5, 2026, primary election, where voters will select party nominees for n

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