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Indiana prepares for October execution amidst heated death penalty debate
INDIANA – Indiana is set to execute Roy Lee Ward on October 10th for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne. Ward convinced…
Speaker lineup announced for 2025 Professional Women’s Conference
MICHIGAN CITY – A dynamic lineup of speakers is scheduled to deliver transformative strategies and engaging insights during the 2025 Professional Women’s Conference set for Nov. 12…
Thrive Alliance offers free workshop on Managing Caregiver Stress
COLUMBUS – Caregivers in the community are invited to attend a free workshop next month designed to help them manage stress and enhance their well-being….
Bedford man accused of assault and faces battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing a preliminary battery charge after an alleged physical altercation at an apartment on Industrial Park Drive. Upon arrival,…
Fatal crash claims one life, injures two in Fulton County
FULTON CO. – A two-vehicle collision on State Road 25 near County Road 500 South on Sunday, July 20, 2025, resulted in one fatality and…
Schneck Foundation to host free Medicare enrollment workshops
SEYMOUR – The Schneck Foundation is offering “Medicare Simplified,” a series of free educational seminars next month designed to clarify the Medicare enrollment process for…
High-speed chase ends in crash, Terre Haute man arrested
CLAY CO. – A high-speed pursuit on Monday, July 21, 2025, ended with a Terre Haute man in custody after his vehicle crashed in a…
Soaring beef prices hit record highs
UNITED STATES – American consumers are now facing record-high beef prices, with the cost per pound rising nearly 9% since January to an average of…
Indiana ranks 13th least prepared for AI Revolution, study finds
INDIANA – A new study released by Brainly today indicates that Indiana is the 13th least prepared state in the nation for the impending artificial…
Mitchell man accused of wielding sword, threatening officers and family during late-night domestic disturbance
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man is facing multiple felony charges, including intimidation with a deadly weapon and battery on a law enforcement officer, following a…












