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Indianapolis man facing charges following 2025 drug investigation in Oolitic
OOLITIC— The Lawrence County Police Department has filed a probable cause affidavit seeking an arrest warrant for an Indianapolis man in connection with a drug-related…
Secretary of State Diego Morales and Turning Point USA launch statewide voter registration partnership
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales launches statewide voter registration and poll worker recruitment initiative with Club America, powered by Turning Point USA 501(c)(3)….
Ivy Tech Community College names Sejal Vaishnav Chief Information OfficerÂ
INDIANA – Ivy Tech Community College has named Sejal Vaishnav as Chief Information Officer (CIO). She will start her new role on Monday, March 30. Vaishnav will have responsibility for technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, data, and…
Bat census underway as biologists monitor Indiana’s hibernating species
INDIANA – While snow piled up and temperatures dipped across Indiana this winter, the frigid conditions created the perfect opportunity for state biologists to conduct…
Survey finds healthy freshwater mussel populations in Beanblossom Creek
MONROE CO. – A recent freshwater mussel survey conducted at Beanblossom Creek has revealed strong and thriving mussel populations, according to biologists with the nongame…
Bedford store employee accused of stealing $10,000 in merchandise
BEDFORD — A local retail employee is facing felony theft charges after a loss prevention investigation allegedly uncovered a months-long scheme involving thousands of dollars…
Lawrence County 4-H Council announces summer 2026 internship opportunities
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County 4-H Council, Inc. is officially seeking motivated college students for its upcoming Summer 2026 Internship. This program offers a unique…
NHTSA announces recall of certain Kumho Tires due to tread separation risk
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new safety recall involving certain passenger vehicle tires manufactured by Kumho Tire Co., Inc…..
AARP Indiana applauds new law protecting Hoosiers from crypto kiosk scams
INDIANA – AARP Indiana expressed its support today for Governor Mike Braun’s signing of House Enrolled Act 1116 (HEA 1116), landmark legislation designed to protect…
Bloomington Common Council will meet in special session on Wednesday
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will be…












