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Global Health Crisis: RSV confirmed as leading cause of infant hospitalizations worldwide
GENEVA — Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of infant hospitalizations globally, resulting in a severe burden of illness and death, according to…
Traffic stop leads to OWI arrest after failed field sobriety tests
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested early Saturday morning, September 27, on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and OWI endangerment after a traffic…
Indiana State Police opens applications for 90th Recruit Academy
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is launching its search for new troopers, with the application window for the 90th Recruit Academy opening on…
Loogootee plans community-wide Halloween night celebration
LOOGOOTEE — The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a community-wide Halloween celebration on Thursday, October 31, designed to create a fun, centralized evening…
Report of suspicious person at storage unit leads to meth arrest
BEDFORD — A late-night response to a suspicious person complaint at a local storage facility on Peerless Road resulted in the arrest of a Williams…
Tobacco cessation is its own treat
BLOOMINGTON – Fall is a time for tasty foods, festivals, and fun. It can also be a great time to turn over a new leaf…
Mitchell Marching Band competes in French Lick, prepares for ISSMA Prelims
MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School marching band, known as the “Sound of the Swarm,” recently showcased its 2025 program, “There’s a Monster Under My…
BMV branches to close for Columbus Day holiday weekend
INDIANA — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has announced that all branch locations will observe the Columbus Day holiday weekend closure. All Indiana BMV…
Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Wednesday, Oct. 8
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Common Council will hold a special session on Wednesday, October 8. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council…
Former parole officer arrested in child pornography investigation
BLOOMINGTON — A man who had been employed as a parole officer was taken into custody Thursday on a felony charge following an investigation into…












