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Over 400 state university degree programs face cuts under new state law
INDIANA—A new state law passed during the 2025 legislative session mandates that university programs must meet specific graduation thresholds or face elimination or consolidation. More than…
Summer deer scouting: Prepare for hunting season and explore new areas
INDIANA – For hunters eager for deer season, the summer months offer a prime opportunity to prepare by scouting for deer. Summer scouting is an…
Bedford man arrested after allegedly battering police officers
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing multiple charges, including two counts of battery against a public safety official, after an incident that began with…
Indiana cigarette tax hike expected to cut smoking rates by 5%
INDIANA—Indiana’s new cigarette tax increase took effect on Tuesday, and projections indicate it could significantly reduce the number of Hoosier smokers. The American Lung Association…
Closure planned on State Road 11 in Bartholomew County
BARTHOLOMEW CO – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor 5 Star Company, Inc., is scheduled to close State Road 11 just north of Waynesville on or after…
DNR seeks public’s help for 2025 Wild Turkey Brood Count
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on the public to assist in monitoring the state’s wild turkey population by participating…
DWD secures $6.25 Million to expand registered apprenticeships in Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship team announced it has been awarded $6,251,973 in federal grants to expand Registered…
Hopewell heads in new direction – one that puts community first
BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, June 30, the City of Bloomington’s Redevelopment Commission voted to chart a new course for the future of Hopewell South: a more flexible, locally…
Mitchell man arrested for alleged tattooing of minor
MITCHELL – A Mitchell man has been arrested and charged with tattooing a minor without parental consent, following an investigation by the Mitchell Police Department….
Columbus man charged with domestic battery in Mitchell incident
MITCHELL – A Columbus man is facing a felony charge of domestic battery after an alleged altercation in Mitchell on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Martin…












