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Propane heater used for pest control causes house fire, displaces Columbus family
COLUMBUS – A Columbus home was rendered uninhabitable yesterday after a fire erupted from an unconventional attempt to eradicate bugs. The Columbus Fire Department reported…
Autopsy reveals no trauma in West Terre Haute man’s custody death; Investigation ongoing
VIGO CO.– Further investigation by Indiana State Police Detectives from the Putnamville State Police Post has provided additional details regarding the death of Shane Hedden,…
Odon Lions Club seeks non-food vendors for Old Settlers Festival
ODON—The Odon Lions Club is seeking non-food vendors to participate in the upcoming Odon Old Settlers Festival, which is scheduled for the end of July. The…
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs launches innovative web-based data transparency portal
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) proudly announces the launch of its new Web-Based Data Transparency Portal, designed to enhance public access…
Bridge work planned on State Road 46 in Ellettsville
MONROE CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on State Road 46 over Jacks…
French Lick man arrested after sexually assaulting a child
FRENCH LICK – A French Lick man has been arrested on serious child sex charges following an investigation initiated by the Indiana State Police in…
ISP & IMPD stepping up traffic enforcement
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with the support of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, are intensifying traffic enforcement efforts…
Local farmers rescue cattle from property damage crash
STEUBEN CO. – Local farmers came to rescue cattle that were trapped in a trailer after a property damage crash. On Monday, June 30 at…
Indiana Wesleyan University names David Davies as vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer
MARION — Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has named David Davies as its new vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer, effective August 1….
Get ready for a Star-Spangled Symphony at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie and more this July
INDIANAPOLIS—The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is excited to celebrate the Fourth of July with three patriotic performances at Kroger Symphony on the Prairie. Conductor Alfred Savia, trumpeter Byron…












