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New Public Artwork OT 987 by international artist unveiled in Trades District as part of Bloomington’s Arts Program
BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington invites the community to celebrate the unveiling of OT 987, a dynamic public art installation by Berlin-based artist Stefan Reiss, on…
Blue Creek Wildflower Walk rescheduled due to weather
MARTIN CO. – The Blue Creek Wildflower Walk in southern Martin County, organized by the Daviess-Martin CISMA and Four Rivers Forestry Committee, has been rescheduled…
Bridge work planned on State Road 11 in Jackson County
JACKSON CO. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Milestone Contractors, LP is scheduled to begin a bridge rehabilitation project on State Road 11 just north of…
Mitchell man arrested for violating no-contact order through Instagram
LAWRENCE CO. – A Mitchell man was arrested after police said he violated a protective order. Police arrested Ashton Beavers, 32, on a charge of…
Man arrested after reports of intoxicated man lying in yard
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on Wednesday, April 2, after police allegedly found him intoxicated and lying in a yard on 22nd Street. According…
Governor Mike Braun activates Indiana National Guard to aid in storm recovery
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun activated the Indiana National Guard to aid with storm recovery after severe weather impacted at least 41 counties across Indiana. Damage…
Duke Energy restores power over 74,000 after severe storms in Indiana
INDIANA– Duke Energy has restored power to more than 74,000 customers affected by high winds and significant rainfall that ripped through Indiana yesterday, causing over 85,000 power…
Discipline charges filed against former Franklin County judge
FRANKLIN CO. – The Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed disciplinary charges against former Franklin Circuit Court Judge J. Steven Cox no longer serves…
Greencastle man arrested for public nudity
PUTNAM CO.– A criminal investigation conducted by the Putnamville State Police Police Division has landed a Greencastle man behind bars. Ernest J. Trumpold, 55, faces…
Wastewater data shows Flu B increase in Indiana, COVID-19 remains high nationally
INDIANA – Wastewater surveillance data through March 26, 2025, reveals some key trends in respiratory viruses across Indiana. While Influenza A concentrations are declining, Influenza…
