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Bloomington Parks and Recreation kicks off summer season with double openings
BLOOMINGTON — The local summer season officially arrives this weekend as Bloomington Parks and Recreation prepares for two major annual milestones: the return of the…
Daviess County Rural Water System to begin Annual Spring Flushing
DAVIESS COUNTY — The Daviess County Rural Water System has announced that its annual spring hydrant flushing program will begin today, Monday, March 30. The…
Emergency water shutoff and Boil Advisory Issued for Town of Odon
ODON — The Town of Odon has announced an emergency water shutoff effective this morning, Monday, March 30, as crews work to repair a leaking…
NASA set for first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL — For the first time since the final Apollo mission in 1972, humanity is preparing to return to the vicinity of…
Speed limit to be reduced on State Road 46 in Ellettsville
MONROE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is scheduled to reduce the speed limit on eastbound State Road 46 on or after Tuesday, March 31,…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office rebuilding from “Ground Zero” after ransomware attack
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is facing a long road to recovery after a devastating ransomware attack paralyzed its entire digital infrastructure last…
Hymera man facing multiple felony charges after indoor grow operation and firearms seized
HYMERA — A drug investigation in Sullivan County has led to the discovery of an indoor marijuana cultivation site and the seizure of nearly 20…
Cicada COVID Variant BA.3.2 emerges in 25 states, including Indiana
INDIANA — A highly mutated new version of COVID-19 is gaining attention from health officials as it surfaces in wastewater and clinical samples across the…
Tax Deadline Approaching: IRS urges action to avoid costly penalties
INDIANA — As the April 15, 2026, tax deadline draws near, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a stark reminder to Hoosier taxpayers: filing…
“Look Before You Lock”: Indiana safety experts issue urgent hot car warning as temperatures climb
INDIANA — As a “summer-like” warm spell pushes temperatures upward across Indiana, safety advocates are issuing a critical reminder: it doesn’t have to feel like…
