St. John, Indiana police were called for a domestic disturbance in the 14000 block of West 93rd Place. A St. John police officer arrived at the scene, and a fight ensured that led to gunfire. A 40-year-old man was wounded and was taken to an area hospital.

A 40-year-old man was wounded and was taken to an area hospital after the shooting.

Starting in 2020, non-binding referendums to secede from Illinois and create a new state have passed in 33 counties. Now, a high-ranking Republican in Indiana wants those counties to join Indiana instead of making a 51st state.

Indiana’s newly inaugurated Republican Gov. Mike Braun signed 19 executive orders this week, including one that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the state’s government.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed nine executive orders on Wednesday that he said will streamline state government and boost efficiency, but one is getting the most attention.