Registered sex offender sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for using instagram to prey on minors

EVANSVILLE— William Virgil Russell II, 33, of Evansville, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release after…

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Indiana Historical Society celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Asian Fest on Saturday, May 10

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS), in partnership with the Asian American Alliance Inc. (AAAI), is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander…

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Construction professionals to celebrate industry excellence

MERRILLVILLE – Over 600 construction professionals representing nearly 60 companies will gather again for the annual CAF/NWIBRT Construction Awards banquet â€“ the largest event in Northwest Indiana….

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Indiana Wesleyan University accredited by national organization for financial integrity

MARION – Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) has received official accreditation from the Evangelical Council for Financial Integrity (ECFA), a national organization recognized for promoting financial…

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Indiana Suicide Prevention State Plan development listening sessions

INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction is developing the 2025-2030 State Suicide Prevention Plan and seeking input from individuals with lived experience, community…

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Weather radios available for residents and are urged to report flood damage for potential aid

LAWRENCE CO. – Thanks to a generous $5,500 grant from Duke Energy, Lawrence County Emergency Management provides free weather radios to the most needy residents….

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Uplands Regional Land Bank works to revitalize vacant and deteriorated properties in Southern Indiana

LAWRENCE CO. – The Uplands Regional Land Bank is actively working to acquire, manage, maintain, and repurpose vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties across several…

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Paving cost increase in Lawrence County, bridge overhauls planned

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Highway Department is moving forward with its paving schedule for the week while also preparing for significant bridge overhaul projects….

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Commissioners update rules for managing county property

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners have changed the rules for managing larger items, like equipment. These changes were made to update a policy from 2022….

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Commissioners approve contract for Lawrence County Health Department to address suicide and overdose

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners have entered into an independent contractor agreement with Shelby L. England. The agreement outlines the terms under which England…

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