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USDA opens 2026 enrollment for Conservation Reserve Program
INDIANA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially launched the 2026 enrollment periods for its flagship conservation initiative, the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)….
Indiana DNR files first prosecution in illegal drone scouting case
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is prosecuting its first-ever case involving the illegal use of drones for hunting, less than two…
Beyond the Label: Autism Rocks and Rolls Announces 5th Annual Gala in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — For the past five years, the Autism Rocks and Rolls Corporation has been on a mission to flip the script on neurodiversity, replacing…
Obituary: Colbert Leon Douglas
February 5, 1957 – February 27, 2026 Colbert Leon Douglas, 69, of Mitchell, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Mitchell Manor. Born February 5,…
Landmark gift from Connie and Steve Ferguson with IU Health investment to strengthen Indiana’s nursing workforce
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University Health and Indiana University Health Foundation today announced a transformational gift from Bloomington philanthropists Connie and Steve Ferguson to expand nursing…
Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series presenting The Business of Archives: Books in the Indiana State Library
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Library Lunch and Learn Series 2026 is presenting The Business of Archives: Account Books in the Indiana State Library. The…
Prison Hit: Bedford man admits to brutal mafia-sanctioned stabbing
NEW CASTLE — Two men already serving life-altering sentences r have been charged with a grisly attempted “mafia hit” inside an Indiana state prison. Court…
Safety Recall: Ford issues “Do Not Drive” and “Park Outside” orders
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a significant wave of vehicle recalls affecting millions of drivers. The alerts range from…
Gov. Mike Braun chalks up session wins for Hoosiers on affordability, jobs & wages, public safety, and education
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun shared victories from the legislative session for his 2026 agenda focused on kitchen table issues that matter for Hoosier families: affordability,…
