Governor Braun forms strategic Energy Growth Task Force to meet new energy demands reliably and affordably

INDIANA – To meet the increasing energy demands of the modern economy, Governor Mike Braun today announced the creation of a Strategic Energy Growth Task Force to…

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Promising decline in U.S. overdose and alcohol deaths, but disparities persist

WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States is witnessing an encouraging reversal in two long-standing public health crises, with deaths due to drug overdose and alcohol…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita sounds the alarm on dangerous BMV scam texts 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers about an email and text message scam falsely claiming to be a “final notice” from the…

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Indiana schools brace for new sex education mandates effective July 1

INDIANA – Beginning July 1, new legislation will reshape how Indiana public school districts approach instruction on human sexuality and sexually transmitted infections. Senate Bill…

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Indiana State Fair unveils thrilling new Big Top Circus and zone for 2025

INDIANA– Get ready for a spectacular new experience at the Indiana State Fair! Fair organizers today announced the addition of the “Big Top Circus presented…

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Bedford man arrested for alleged theft exceeding $800

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Saturday evening, June 22nd, after allegedly shoplifting over $800 worth of merchandise from the local Walmart. Christopher…

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Indiana tobacco tax hike takes effect July 1

INDIANA – Smokers across Indiana will see the price of cigarettes increase by $1 per pack starting July 1, as the state implements its first…

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Indiana Democrats announce 144th IDEA Convention in French Lick: A weekend for reconnection and 2026 strategy

FRENCH LICK – The Indiana Democratic Party (IDP) has announced details for its 144th IDEA Convention, scheduled to take place at the historic French Lick…

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Traffic stop lands Mitchell man in jail on OWI charges

BEDFORD – A Mitchell man, Cory Blackwell, 39, of Mitchell, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, June 21, on charges of operating a…

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“Sleep Out, Speak Out” event to raise awareness and funds for Becky’s Place

BEDFORD – Community members are invited to spend a night under the stars to support women and children experiencing homelessness in Lawrence County. Becky’s Place,…

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