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Indiana farmers face “nerve-racking” Spring as diesel prices surge toward record highs
LAWRENCE COUNTY — As tractors begin to roll across Southern Indiana for the 2026 spring planting season, the usual optimism of a new crop year…
New ultra-potent opioid “cychlorphine” sparking alerts across Indiana and the Midwest
INDIANA — Health officials in Indiana are on high alert as a dangerous new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, begins to infiltrate the Midwest drug supply. The…
Indiana becomes national leader in trail accessibility with state-of-the-art track chairs
INDIANA — In a historic move for outdoor inclusivity, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week that it has become the national…
82nd Airborne deploys as Trump Administration signals possible end to Iran conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant escalation of the U.S. military posture, the Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to…
Indiana Health Department announces new grant funding to reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health outcomes
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Health Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Division is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for the MCH Strategic…
Proposed changes to the National List for Organic Crops and Livestock
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 23, 2026, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend…
Indiana Music History Project receives generous grant from Efroymson Family Fund
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Music History Project has received a generous operating grant from the Efroymson Family Fund, a major supporter of arts, culture, and community initiatives in…
Time to Cast: 2026 Indiana fishing licenses expire soon
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers across the state that it’s time to renew their gear—and their paperwork. All…
Russian “Initial Access Broker” sentenced in Indiana for multi-million dollar ransomware scheme
FARMERSBURG — A 26-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to 81 months (nearly seven years) in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated global…
Police Log: March 25, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 24 Incidents – March 24 Incidents – March 23 Accidents – March 24 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
