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Crossroads Acoustic Fest 2026 announces full lineup
SEYMOUR — The full lineup has been announced for the 2026 Crossroads Acoustic Fest, returning to Seymour, Indiana, on April 24–25 with a weekend dedicated…
Bedford man sentenced to prison following probation violation
BEDFORD – A 37-year-old Bedford man will serve nearly two years in prison after a Lawrence County judge revoked his probation following a new criminal…
IDHS releases landmark PFAS Study: Indiana firefighters show elevated levels of “Forever Chemicals”
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is releasing the full report of the findings of the PFAS Testing Pilot Program. In…
Barbie® introduces the first Autistic Barbie, championing representation for children through play
NATIONWIDE – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has officially expanded its most diverse line of dolls with the debut of the first-ever autistic Barbie®. Unveiled today,…
Serving Hope fundraiser returns with goal of $25,000 for Hope Resource Center, dine at local restaurants and support local families
BEDFORD — Local churches and restaurants across Bedford will once again partner later this month for Serving Hope, a multi-night fundraiser benefiting Hope Resource Center….
Governor Mike Braun to deliver State of the State address on Wednesday; Property taxes and government efficiency top agenda
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun is set to deliver his 2026 State of the State address this Wednesday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Speaking…
13th Annual Goundhog Day Celebration returns to Hope
HOPE — The residents of Hope are preparing to dust off their top hats and formal wear as the town’s most famous furry resident, Hope…
Neighborhood dispute leads to stalking charges against Bedford woman
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman is facing criminal charges after month long neighborhood dispute allegedly escalated into a pattern of harassment and surveillance, according to…
Monroe County Board of Health cancels January meeting; Releases 2026 schedule
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Board of Health has officially canceled its upcoming meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The board did not…
Purdue ranks first in research expenditures among Indiana universities
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University continues to cement its place as one of the nation’s leading research universities, with the latest national data placing its…












