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Hoosiers win Big Ten Championship title; Secure no. 1 playoff seed
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Hoosiers are Big Ten champions. In a dramatic, defensive slugfest that shook the foundations of the college football landscape, the No. 2…
Nearly $75 million joint investment to strengthen educational opportunities and pathways for Indiana students
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner announced a major public–private investment of nearly $75 million dedicated to advancing Indiana’s statewide education priorities….
City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in deliberation session on Wednesday
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a deliberation session on Wednesday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be…
Netflix shakes Hollywood with blockbuster bid for Warner Bros., HBO Max
LOS ANGELES, CA – In a move that promises to reshape the global entertainment industry fundamentally, Netflix has triumphed in the bidding war for Warner…
ISP detectives investigating second death at Miami Correctional Facility
MIAMI CO. – On December 5, 2025, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request…
Detectives investigating death of inmate at Miami Correctional Facility
MIAMI CO.– On November 26, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request of the…
The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association celebrates the success of its inaugural six-month initiative developed to empower women
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) has announced the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its Mentorship Program, marking a major milestone…
Senator Banks releases statement on addressing out-of-control rising healthcare costsÂ
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement addressing the out-of-control rising healthcare costs Hoosiers are facing. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said, “I’m hearing…
 Obituary: Harold Eugene ‘Gene’ Henson
September 3, 1955 – December 5, 2025 Harold Eugene ‘Gene’ Henson, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born September 3, 1955,…
Obituary: James Dean Umphress
March 2, 1953 – December 3, 2025 James Dean Umphress, 72, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at his residence. Born March…
