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Vehicle submersion deaths claim the lives of at least 5 children in 2025 including 3 in the last week
INDIANA – Vehicle submersions claim the lives of nearly 400 people annually who could have survived if they had just known what to do and…
City of Bloomington invites artists to create a vibrant design for community events trailer
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is looking for a creative design to transform a new community event trailer into a vibrant, traveling work of art….
Improve 64 industry Forum rescheduled to March 6
FLOYD CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation invites contractors, materials suppliers, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to learn more about the Improve 64 design-build…
Purdue’s academic reputation and prestige pushes it to No. 11 among nation’s public universities, 26th overall in U.S.
WEST LAFAYETTE— Purdue University remains an elite company globally and across the U.S., ranking No. 11 among the nation’s public universities and No. 26 overall…
The impact of seasonal weather on mental health
INDIANA – When thinking about the seasons and the weather, you may not necessarily associate them with mental health. But did you know that the…
Ripley County crash claims life of Milan man
RIPLEY CO. – Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a head-on crash in eastern Ripley County claimed the life of a 62-year-old Milan,…
German American Bank highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
INDIANA—German American Bank has been ranked second in the nation on Forbes 2025 America’s Best Banks list and is the highest-ranked bank serving Indiana, Kentucky,…
Police Log: February 20, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 19 Incidents – February 20 Incidents –…
State funding shortfall leaves Indiana counties reeling as DOC halts jail reimbursements
INDIANA – Indiana counties face financial strain as the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) has exhausted its funds for reimbursing jails for housing low-level felons…
Obituary: Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett
November 2, 1928 – February 19, 2025 Minnie Sylvia (Baker) Pritchett, 96, of Judah, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at…
