Severe Weather & Recovery: Northwest Indiana and parts of Indiana are still digging out after major storms and tornado damage, with hundreds of thousands without power and local officials coordinating restoration and emergency response. Local Emergency Management: Wayne County set up a pet reunification program for flood evacuees, while Cambridge City issued a weeklong emergency curfew after flood damage. State Law—Cold Cases: Indiana’s “Carmen’s Law” was amended to expand access to advanced DNA testing for qualifying cold cases and allow more family members to request reviews. Indiana Politics & Governance: The state’s budget process continues at the county level, with Knox County commissioners preparing for council review and final property tax levy steps. Public Safety Tech Debate: Indiana is part of a broader national fight over Flock-style automated license plate cameras, with privacy and free-speech concerns driving pushback. Federal Funding Watch: A new analysis says Indiana took in $733 million less from the federal government last year, with competitive grants down sharply when Medicaid is excluded. Business & Jobs: U.S. SBA chief Kelly Loeffler visited Indiana to push expanded federal small-business loan limits, tying it to affordability and investment needs. Sports & Indiana Spotlight: The Chicago Bears’ stadium talks keep centering on Hammond, with team leadership reiterating the franchise name won’t change even if the venue moves. Hoosier Lottery: Aug. 13 Cash 5: 10-26-28-37-45; Daily 3 Midday: 6-4-4 (SB 6); Evening: 2-7-7 (SB 3).