Obituary: Frankie Lee Kent

January 19, 1973 – May 5, 2025 Frankie Lee Kent, 52, of Williams, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at his residence. Born January…

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Coroner: Columbus man found in Driftwood River died of accidental drowning

COLUMBUS – The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has determined that Darrell Voelz, 62, of Columbus, who was found in the Driftwood River last month following…

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Free tech help & scam prevention workshop scheduled in Bedford

A free workshop offering technology assistance and tips to avoid scams will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the First…

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Bloomington seeks public input on parking through new study

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has initiated a comprehensive parking study and is encouraging residents, workers, and visitors to share their opinions on the…

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Counties grapples with attorney shortage, explores new legal service models

INDIANA – A significant attorney shortage is impacting Indiana, with 49 of the state’s 92 counties identified as “legal deserts” – areas where access to…

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Mitchell Public Library to host LEGO Club meeting

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library in Streator will host a LEGO Club meeting for children ages 5-12 on Tuesday, May 13, from 4-5…

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Nashville man sentenced to prison for drunk driving crash that injured another

COLUMBUS – A Nashville man has been sentenced to prison after causing a serious injury crash while driving under the influence last fall on Southern…

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Motorcycle pursuit ends in arrest

TIIPPECANOE CO. – On Tuesday, May 6, just before 9:30 p.m., Trooper Farmer was patrolling Interstate 65 near the 173 mile marker when he attempted…

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Dubois County weighs INDOT proposal to transfer control of US 231 segments

DUBOIS CO. – Officials in Dubois County are currently evaluating a proposal from the Indiana Department of Transportation that could see the county assume control…

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Paoli Police update council on training & community outreach

PAOLI—The Paoli Town Council received updates from the police department regarding officer training and community engagement at its meeting on May 6, 2025.   Assistant…

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