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Purdue unveils comprehensive AI strategy; trustees approve ‘AI working competency’ graduation requirement
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University on Friday, Dec. 12, unveiled a broad strategy of AI@Purdue across five functional areas: Learning with AI, Learning about AI, Research AI,…
Safety First: NLCS postpones and reschedules Elementary Basketball Tournaments
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools has rescheduled tomorrow’s basketball games to ensure everyone stays safe and no one is put in a situation where…
Lawrence County Commissioners Issue Yellow Travel Advisory
LAWRENCE CO. —In response to public safety concerns and adverse conditions, the Lawrence County Commissioners have officially declared a Yellow Travel Advisory for the entire…
Woman arrested for alleged threatening to bomb Monroe County Emergency Dispatch Center
BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Police have arrested a local woman after she allegedly called the department claiming she would kill people and planned to attack the Monroe County…
Indiana State Police in Evansville welcome new K-9 team
EVANSVILLE – On Wednesday, December 10th, Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indiana State Police Museum for eight new K-9 teams that completed…
Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to increase equal education opportunities for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Equal Learning & Liberty (PELL) Act. This bill would eliminate the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant program, which funds colleges that meet racial and ethnic quotas, and redirect those funds to the…
City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Monday, Dec. 15
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Monday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be…
Fugitive arrested after struggle with deputies; Faces multiple drug charges
BEDFORD—A Bedford man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputies, leading to the…
Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament down to 16 competitors
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from 32 to 16 battle-tested competitors as second-round voting has concluded, and the…
Ascension St. Vincent Evansville awards $20,000 to Youth First
INDIANA – Youth First, Inc. is celebrating a $20,000 grant award from Ascension St. Vincent Evansville for Youth First mental health services and prevention programs…
