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Juvenile suspect in custody following vandalism and vehicle crash in Washington
WASHINGTON – A juvenile suspect is now in custody following incidents of vandalism and a vehicle crash that occurred in Washington on Wednesday and Thursday,…
New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 detected in U.S., under monitoring by WHO
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new COVID-19 variant, designated NB.1.8.1, has been detected in the United States and is currently classified as a “variant under monitoring”…
Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7
INDIANA – On Free Fishing Days, Saturday, June 7, Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish the state’s…
Sycamore Land Trust celebrates 30 years of Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve with major enhancements
BLOOMINGTON – Sycamore Land Trust, a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting southern Indiana’s natural landscape, is marking the 30th anniversary of its 824-acre Beanblossom…
Bloomington City Council will meet on Wednesday, June 4
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will meet on Wednesday, June 4th. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), located…
Indiana declares end to latest bird flu outbreak
INDIANA – Indiana state officials announced that the state’s latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has officially come to…
Paoli man faces rape and multiple charges in connection with missing juvenile case
PAOLI – A 20-year-old Paoli man was arrested on Thursday, May 29, after a missing 14-year-old female was located in the area. At approximately 11:00…
UpSkill program offers Indiana Uplands high school students paid apprenticeships, career pathways
INDIANA – Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) is facilitating UpSkill, a modern youth apprenticeship program designed to provide high school students in the Indiana Uplands region…
Over 80 endangered Kirtland’s snakes relocated from Southern Indiana development site
INDIANA– Over 80 state-endangered Kirtland’s snakes have been successfully relocated from a small residential development lot in southern Indiana during April and May. This effort…
Police warn of scammers impersonating officer, threatening arrest or property sale
INDIANA – Authorities are issuing a public warning about a new wave of scams in which individuals impersonate local police officers or government employees. These…












