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Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest has been canceled due to a potential dangerous weather forcast
BEDFORD—After carefully considering the weather forecast for this coming weekend, officials have decided to cancel the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest event at the Lawrence County…
DNR confirms significant outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in deer, adjusts bonus antlerless quotas
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a significant outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) affecting the state’s deer population, particularly…
Obituary: Tina Gale Pierce Staggs
October 3, 1961 – September 24, 2024 Tina Gale Pierce Staggs, 62, of Bloomington, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at IU Health Hospice…
Deer hunters urged to get their licenses and remember safety tips
INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers remind hunters to stay safe during the deer reduction zone season, which is underway, and the statewide archery deer season,…
State Police warning of Email Extortion Scam
INDIANA—Indiana State Police Detectives have recently received an increase in reports of a typical email extortion scam. Each scam attempt uses similar tactics and targets…
Terre Haute man arrested for possession of child pornography
VIGO CO. – A cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led to the arrest of a Terre Haute man for…
Temporary road closure to impact State Road 59 in Clay City
CLAY CITY—The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced a temporary road closure on State Road 59 in Clay City. Beginning on or after Monday, Sept….
Former Jay County Deputy arrested on warrant
JAY CO.- A former Jay County Deputy was arrested on a warrant Wednesday following a lengthy investigation. In February 2024, the Jay County Sheriff requested…
Indiana honors schools meeting the state’s 95% literacy goal
INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner recognized educators from 283 schools where at least 95% of students demonstrated reading…
Domestic situation in Merom ends in shots being fired
MEROM – On Tuesday, September 24, at approximately 7:50 p.m., the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department contacted the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post requesting assistance with a…
