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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes Threatened Status for Monarch Butterfly amidst decline
INDIANA – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the monarch butterfly as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act, a move…
Authorities and animal rescue found dog brutally killed
SPENCER CO. – Community members in Spencer County urged the public to come forward with any information after a dog was found brutally killed in…
Snow showers expected this afternoon and evening
BEDFORD – The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Lawrence County, warning of snow showers and squalls that will develop this…
Police Log: December 11, 2024
Bedford Police Department Arrests – December 10 Incidents – December 10 Incidents – December 9 Accidents – December 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
U.S. News & World Report recognizes IU Health teams in Bloomington and Paoli for Maternity Care
BLOOMINGTON – IU Health Bloomington and IU Health Paoli Hospital are proud to be named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2025 Best Hospitals list…
Cultural heritage surveys important piece of Paoli Tornado Response and Research Project
BEDFORD – Cultural heritage surveys are an important step that must be completed before implementing a project in an area of the Hoosier National Forest…
Obituary: Danny ‘Bones’ Spires
September 22, 1962 – December 8, 2024 Danny ‘Bones’ Spires, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at IU Health Hospital, Bloomington….
Obituary: Sheila Kay Goen
August 4, 1957 – December 10, 2024 Sheila Kay Goen, 67, of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House…
Drainage Handbook Advisory Board meeting is December 17
INDIANAPOLIS— The Drainage Handbook Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Indiana Farm Bureau (225 S East…












