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City of Bloomington city-wide high-speed fiber internet project on track for 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s fiber initiative—a partnership with Meridiam/mStreet Fiber to bring high-speed internet to all of Bloomington—is more than 50 percent complete,…
Man charged with felony failure to register as sex offender in Lawrence County
BEDFORD — A homeless man has been charged with two Level 6 felonies in Lawrence County after allegedly failing to comply with his legal obligations…
All-way stop coming to State Road 160 in New Liberty
WASHINGTON CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the installation of a new all-way stop on State Road 160 in New Liberty. Beginning on or…
Community invited to Burris Elementary for Honoring the Brave celebration
MITCHELL — The local community is invited to join a special event dedicated to honoring local heroes as Burris Elementary School hosts a Veterans Day:…
Mitchell woman charged with neglect after reported missing daughter is found safe
MITCHELL — A Mitchell woman is facing a charge of neglect of a dependent following an incident on October 9, 2025, where her daughter was…
Identity released of woman found deceased in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area
WARRICK CO. – Detectives were able to positively identify the woman found deceased in the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area as Kristina Robison, 35, of…
Indiana sets firm dates and quotas for bobcat trapping season
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has finalized the calendar and operational rules for the state’s newly established bobcat trapping season, which is…
Deadly UPS Cargo Plane crash near Louisville Airport claims at least nine lives
LOUISVILLE, KY – A tragic accident unfolded shortly after sunrise on Tuesday when a UPS cargo plane, Flight 2976, crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International…
Police Log: November 5, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrested: November 4 Incidents: November 4 Incidents: November 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrested: November 4 Incidents: November 5 Incidents: November 4…
Obituary: James Wade Underwood
March 4, 1941 – November 2, 2025 James Wade Underwood, 84, of Orleans, passed away peacefully at his home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by…












