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Tragic spike in hot car deaths prompts urgent warning ahead of holiday weekend
UNITED STATES — A heartbreaking surge in hot car fatalities has claimed the lives of at least five babies in the U.S. within the last…
Bedford woman arrested after allegedly resisting officers during OWI investigation
OOLITIC– A Bedford woman was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly resisting law enforcement and being suspected of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The incident…
Safety-Protecting Indiana’s Newborns Grant; Request for applications
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health Maternal and Child Health Division is excited to announce a new Request for Applications funding opportunity for the…
Strategic media buy underway to preserve nutrition programs for Hoosiers
INDIANA – Feeding Indiana’s Hungry announced an aggressive, targeted media buy in Indiana this week to preserve federal nutrition funding, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
The Town of Milan’s new basketball-themed water storage tank celebrates “Hoosiers” legacy
MILAN — A towering, basketball-themed water storage tank will soon stand as a monumental tribute to Milan, Indiana’s legendary basketball history. A dedication ceremony for…
New Indiana law eases cigar sales and creates opportunities for designated smoking rooms
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun’s recent signing of HEA 1468 introduces significant changes for tobacco sales certificate holders and certain alcoholic beverage permittees in Indiana,…
Up to $100K available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…
Attorney General Todd Rokita secures protections for Hoosiers’ DNA amid 23andMe bankruptcyÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita continued his leadership in the fight to hold tech companies accountable for consumer privacy today, announcing that the entity…
Nominations open for Bedford Young Professionals “4 Under 40” Awards
BEDFORD – The Bedford Young Professionals (BYP) are calling on the community to recognize Lawrence County’s emerging leaders by submitting nominations for their prestigious “4…
New laws for Indiana
INDIANA – Â In July, several new laws will take effect in Indiana. State Reps. Chris May (R-Bedford) and Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) highlight a few…












