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Your 2026 Central Indiana apple picking guide

Indiana's soggy growing season took a bite out of some crops, but Hoosier orchards still have options this U-pick season.

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Indiana&#x27;s soggy growing season took a bite out of some apple crops, but Hoosier orchards still have fruit on the trees as U-pick season rolls on.Why it matters: Apple availability is especially variable this year, meaning your favorite variety could disappear quickly.

Lawmakers considering Flock camera regulations

More than two dozen other states have already adopted rules around the camera use.

Indiana lawmakers are expected to consider regulations for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the use of automatic license plate readers, including Flock cameras" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/09/18/impd-changing-flock-camera-alpr-policies-misuse" data-vars-content-id="e2d634ad-074f-43bc-8a60-ba56aa5774c7" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers considering Flock camera regulations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/09/18/impd-changing-flock-camera-alpr-policies-misuse" target="_self">the use of automatic license plate readers, including Flock cameras</a>, in the upcoming legislative session.Why it matters: Five Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers have been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="accused of using the cameras for personal reasons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/09/23/5-impd-officers-charged-over-flock-searches?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_indianapolis&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="e2d634ad-074f-43bc-8a60-ba56aa5774c7" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers considering Flock camera regulations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/09/23/5-impd-officers-charged-over-flock-searches?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_indianapolis&amp;stream=top" target="_self">accused of using the cameras for personal reasons</a>, including to track romantic partners and spouses.<ul><li>Officers in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hancock" data-vars-click-url="https://fox59.com/news/indynews/indiana-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-for-flock-camera-misuse-intimidation-and-official-misconduct/" data-vars-content-id="e2d634ad-074f-43bc-8a60-ba56aa5774c7" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers considering Flock camera regulations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fox59.com/news/indynews/indiana-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-for-flock-camera-misuse-intimidation-and-official-misconduct/" target="_blank">Hancock</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jackson" data-vars-click-url="https://fox59.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-allegedly-used-flock-cameras-to-search-same-license-plate-2055-times/" data-vars-content-id="e2d634ad-074f-43bc-8a60-ba56aa5774c7" data-vars-headline="Lawmakers considering Flock camera regulations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fox59.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-allegedly-used-flock-cameras-to-search-same-license-plate-2055-times/" target="_blank">Jackson</a> counties are also facing charges related to misusing the cameras.</li></ul>

1-minute voter guide: Indiana secretary of state

A quick primer on the race to lead Indiana's election office.

Hoosier voters will select a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="secretary of state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/08/27/indiana-secretary-of-state-candidates-meet-first-debate" data-vars-content-id="394e0932-3ba4-4272-8157-728b05f89eb9" data-vars-headline="1-minute voter guide: Indiana secretary of state" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/08/27/indiana-secretary-of-state-candidates-meet-first-debate" target="_self">secretary of state</a> in a close race <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="between four candidates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/24/indiana-secretary-of-state-race-is-taking-shape-2026-bayh-engling" data-vars-content-id="394e0932-3ba4-4272-8157-728b05f89eb9" data-vars-headline="1-minute voter guide: Indiana secretary of state" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/24/indiana-secretary-of-state-race-is-taking-shape-2026-bayh-engling" target="_self">between four candidates</a>. Why it matters: The high-profile race is top of the ticket in next month&#x27;s election, and the winner will be charged with ensuring the state&#x27;s elections are fair, open and secure.

Meet the Maker: Alex Ann Allen 

Meet the traveling Hoosier muralist chosen to adorn the Fever's practice facility.

Meet Alex Ann Allen, a traveling Hoosier muralist who will adorn the Indiana Fever&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$78 million Sports Performance Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/09/look-inside-the-indiana-fevers-new-practice-facility" data-vars-content-id="cc124461-cd45-4578-bcfb-7433b602a06d" data-vars-headline="Meet the Maker: Alex Ann Allen " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/04/09/look-inside-the-indiana-fevers-new-practice-facility" target="_self">$78 million Sports Performance Center</a> with a design celebrating Indianapolis as the home of women&#x27;s hoops.Driving the news: Allen, a South Bend native who has been creating large-scale interior and exterior murals for seven years, was selected from a field of 65 artists to be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a finalist in a contest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/28/help-pick-the-new-indiana-fever-practice-facility-mural" data-vars-content-id="cc124461-cd45-4578-bcfb-7433b602a06d" data-vars-headline="Meet the Maker: Alex Ann Allen " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/28/help-pick-the-new-indiana-fever-practice-facility-mural" target="_self">a finalist in a contest</a> held by the Indy Arts Council, Pacers Sports &amp; Entertainment and the Fever.

1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District

The district covers most of Indianapolis.

Indiana&#x27;s 7th Congressional District remains unchanged after the state&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="failed redistricting effort" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/12/11/indiana-senate-rejects-trump-redistricting" data-vars-content-id="7e171670-75a7-4621-a65a-a013cbf7a413" data-vars-headline="1-minute voter guide: Indiana&#x27;s 7th Congressional District" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/12/11/indiana-senate-rejects-trump-redistricting" target="_self">failed redistricting effort</a> — as does as its status as a blue dot in deep red Indiana.Why it matters: The Democratic stronghold, which covers most of Indianapolis, has been held by a member of the Carson family for nearly 30 years.

Indiana voter registration closes Oct. 5

Monday is the last day to register for the Nov. 3 election in Indiana.

Today is the deadline to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="register" data-vars-click-url="http://indianavoters.in.gov" data-vars-content-id="51b7513b-8855-487e-bb1c-7004e10af3c9" data-vars-headline="Indiana voter registration closes Oct. 5" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://indianavoters.in.gov" target="_blank">register</a> to vote in next month&#x27;s election.Why it matters: Missing today&#x27;s deadline prevents you from voting on a ballot topped by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="secretary of state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/08/27/indiana-secretary-of-state-candidates-meet-first-debate" data-vars-content-id="51b7513b-8855-487e-bb1c-7004e10af3c9" data-vars-headline="Indiana voter registration closes Oct. 5" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/08/27/indiana-secretary-of-state-candidates-meet-first-debate" target="_self">secretary of state</a> race and dozens of other state and local races — from congressional seats to school boards.

Indiana secretary of state candidates meet in first debate

It was the first of two planned debates between the four candidates.

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Building back trust in the office will be the first order of business for Indiana&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next secretary of state" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/24/indiana-secretary-of-state-race-is-taking-shape-2026-bayh-engling" data-vars-content-id="b283b9f0-cedf-4893-8ae4-e154d140ad34" data-vars-headline="Indiana secretary of state candidates meet in first debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/06/24/indiana-secretary-of-state-race-is-taking-shape-2026-bayh-engling" target="_self">next secretary of state</a>.Why it matters: The high-profile race will be top of the ticket in November and the winner will be charged with ensuring the state&#x27;s elections are fair, open and secure.

HUD's new rule threatens Indiana's only fair housing nonprofit

The state's only fair housing advocate says it will fold if a lawsuit challenging the rule isn't successful.

Indiana&#x27;s only fair housing nonprofit says it will be forced to close if a new federal lawsuit challenging changes the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump administration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="9c17b3c1-4964-4270-bed6-bab94710f76e" data-vars-headline="HUD&#x27;s new rule threatens Indiana&#x27;s only fair housing nonprofit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump administration</a> made to a key housing grant program isn&#x27;t successful.Why it matters: Most housing discrimination complaints are investigated not by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development but by nonprofit fair housing organizations.<ul><li>Groups like the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fhcci.org/" data-vars-content-id="9c17b3c1-4964-4270-bed6-bab94710f76e" data-vars-headline="HUD&#x27;s new rule threatens Indiana&#x27;s only fair housing nonprofit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fhcci.org/" target="_blank">Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana</a> rely on federal Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grants to survive.</li></ul>

Public camping ban and 7 other new Indiana state laws

Dozens of new state laws take effect July 1.

People experiencing homelessness have fewer options today as a statewide ban on public &quot;camping,&quot; which makes sleeping on city streets and other public property illegal, takes effect.Why it matters: Critics say the measure punishes homelessness and will further compound the challenges facing an already marginalized group of people, while proponents of the law say it will connect people with the help and services they need.

Indiana secretary of state race is taking shape

A field of four relatively unknown candidates is taking shape.

A crowded, compelling and wide-open secretary of state race is taking shape. The big picture: A field of four relatively unknown candidates could make the election of Indiana&#x27;s top election official more unpredictable than statewide races usually are.

Residents and councilors weigh in on proposed wheel tax increase

Indianapolis needs to raise $50 million in road funding next year, and has already made some budget cuts.

City-County councilors are facing resistance as they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pitch " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/29/city-county-council-pitches-vehicle-tax-increase-road-funding" data-vars-content-id="d80bc1d0-b29a-4fb7-97b1-687a6aac675e" data-vars-headline="Residents and councilors weigh in on proposed wheel tax increase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/29/city-county-council-pitches-vehicle-tax-increase-road-funding" target="_self">pitch </a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="raising the wheel tax" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/29/city-county-council-pitches-vehicle-tax-increase-road-funding" data-vars-content-id="d80bc1d0-b29a-4fb7-97b1-687a6aac675e" data-vars-headline="Residents and councilors weigh in on proposed wheel tax increase" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/05/29/city-county-council-pitches-vehicle-tax-increase-road-funding" target="_self">raising the wheel tax</a> to fund road improvements. Why it matters: The city needs a plan to raise $50 million in new road funding next year to secure a matching grant from the state, but residents who spoke at the first public hearing Tuesday largely opposed the proposal.<ul><li>&quot;You&#x27;re going to kill us,&quot; said Jody Beach, a small business owner on the south side with a fleet of vehicles.</li></ul>

Republicans line up against Secretary of State Diego Morales

Morales hasn't withdrawn from the race, despite calls from the Indiana GOP to do so.

Misconduct allegations. In-party fighting. Calls for resignation. Indiana&#x27;s secretary of state race is becoming one of the state GOP&#x27;s messiest battles in years.Why it matters: The growing Republican backlash against Secretary of State Diego Morales could create an opening for Democrats to win a statewide race — something they haven&#x27;t done in more than a decade.

Scoop: Pence says Jan. 6 defendants shouldn't get access to public dollars

The former vice president has a new book on conservatism coming out next month.

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Former Vice President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mike Pence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/pence-jfk-courage-award-jan-6-trump" data-vars-content-id="1885e1c0-3d5b-46e4-807d-19a895ce0b69" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Pence says Jan. 6 defendants shouldn&#x27;t get access to public dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/pence-jfk-courage-award-jan-6-trump" target="_self">Mike Pence</a> — once targeted by rioters during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — says people who assaulted police officers that day should not receive taxpayer compensation under President Trump&#x27;s IRS settlement.The big picture: Pence has been praised for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="resisting pressure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/06/pence-says-trumps-lawyers-asked-him-to-reject-votes-outright" data-vars-content-id="1885e1c0-3d5b-46e4-807d-19a895ce0b69" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Pence says Jan. 6 defendants shouldn&#x27;t get access to public dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/06/pence-says-trumps-lawyers-asked-him-to-reject-votes-outright" target="_self">resisting pressure</a> from Trump and allies to overturn or delay certification of former President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biden&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" data-vars-content-id="1885e1c0-3d5b-46e4-807d-19a895ce0b69" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Pence says Jan. 6 defendants shouldn&#x27;t get access to public dollars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" target="_self">Biden&#x27;s</a> 2020 election victory.

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1-minute voter guide: Indiana's 7th Congressional District

1-minute voter guide: Indiana secretary of state

Indiana voter registration closes Oct. 5

Indiana secretary of state candidates meet in first debate

HUD's new rule threatens Indiana's only fair housing nonprofit