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City of Bloomington offers Downtown Outreach Grants to local nonprofits addressing opioid addiction and recovery
BLOOMINGTON – Local nonprofit organizations providing prevention, treatment, recovery, housing stability, and related services for individuals impacted by opioid addiction are invited to apply for…
Friday night targeted patrol nets four drug related arrest
FORT WAYNE – During a focused patrol initiative on Friday night, March 6, 2026, Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post dedicated approximately four hours to…
Maureen Braun to host second annual First Lady’s Breakfast to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana
INDIANA – First Lady Maureen Braun will host her second annual breakfast on Tuesday, March 10, at 8:00 a.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This year’s…
Lawrence County KIC announces 2026 Native Plant Sale to fight invasive species
BEDFORD — Local conservationists are inviting Lawrence County residents to transform their gardens into pollinator-friendly havens this spring. Lawrence County KIC – Keep Invasives in…
Indiana Toxicology Data: A vital tool for tracking overdose trends and guiding prevention
INDIANA – Toxicology data is derived from analysis of specimens submitted by Indiana coroners in the event of a suspected overdose death. The findings can…
Keep the blood supply stable: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross
INDIANA — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health…
Massive wave of vehicle recalls hits major automakers: Ford, GM, and Volvo affected
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a sweeping series of recall alerts this week, impacting tens of thousands of vehicles…
National Weather Service launches 2026 Spring Storm Spotter Training across Indiana
INDIANA — As Indiana enters its most volatile weather season, the National Weather Service is calling on “citizen scientists” to join the front lines of…
IDHS focuses on raising awareness during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 8-14
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 8-14, 2026, Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the National Weather Service (NWS) encourage Hoosiers…
Indiana launches statewide survey to overhaul homeless services for youth and families
INDIANA — In a direct effort to address the rising rates of housing instability across the state, Indiana officials and advocacy groups have officially launched…
