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Mitchell man facing charges of stalking after violating protective order
MITCHELL– The Mitchell Police Department arrested a local man for alleged repeated violations of a protective order, leading to charges of stalking and invasion of…
Senator Banks introduces the AI Workforce PREPARE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the AI Workforce PREPARE Act, which enhances federal agencies’ ability to assess AI’s impact on the workforce and makes…
Spring Mill State Park Campground lights up for drive-through holiday event
MITCHELL — Spring Mill State Park is once again inviting visitors to experience the magic of the holidays with the return of the immensely popular…
PALS celebrates groundbreaking of new center for wellness and learning
BLOOMINGTON — People and Animals Learning Services (PALS) marked a historic milestone on December 3 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new PALS Center for Wellness and Learning, located at 7644…
Runway Ready for Recycling: Bloomington Trashion/Refashion Show seeks designers and models
BLOOMINGTON — The call has gone out for designers and models ready to transform trash and old clothes into high-fashion statements. The 2026 Bloomington Trashion/Refashion…
USDA issues guidance to protect religious expression in the federal workplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced new guidance (PDF, 236 KB) surrounding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) commitment to protecting faith and…
Ohio teen facing rape, sexual misconduct charges in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – An Ohio man is facing felony charges in Lawrence County, Indiana, following an investigation by the Lawrence County Police Department into a reported…
Childs Elementary ‘Clean Up Bot’ secures 2nd place at Nextech CSforGood Competition
INDIANA– Computer Science (CS) teams from Fayette, Hendricks, and South Vermillion counties took top honors Wednesday at the 7th annual Nextech CSforGood Competition in partnership with the Indiana…
Hoosiers’ Curt Cignetti repeats as Big Ten Coach of the Year amid historic 12-0 season
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University football head coach Curt Cignetti has been named the Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second straight season, an…
Orange County Historical Society celebrates 2025 milestones, welcomes new leadership
PAOLI — The Orange County Historical Society (OCHS) marked the close of a successful year, one highlighted by significant local anniversaries, during its Annual Christmas…












