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McKinney Climate Fellows contribute 13,000 hours to sustainability projects across Indiana
BLOOMINGTON — Thirty-five Indiana University students spent their summer advancing environmental sustainability and community resilience across the Hoosier State, contributing more than 13,000 hours of…
Trial date set for Mitchell man accused of killing his father who he believed was a robot
BEDFORD — A Mitchell man accused of killing his father following a series of troubling social media posts has returned to Lawrence County to face…
Purdue High-Speed Propulsion Lab earns International Quality Certification
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University’s High-Speed Propulsion Lab has earned an internationally recognized quality management certification, becoming the first Purdue research facility to receive ISO…
Mitchell man arrested for OWI after off-duty officer spot driver traveling into oncoming traffic
BEDFORD — A 28-year-old Mitchell man is facing multiple operating while intoxicated charges after an off-duty police officer observed him driving into oncoming traffic on…
Indiana DNR announces 2026–2027 migratory bird hunting dates and regulations
INDIANA — Wildlife officials have released the official schedule for the 2026–2027 migratory bird hunting seasons, with several popular seasons opening throughout September and October…
Jackson County Jail earns national accreditation for correctional health care
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County Jail has achieved national accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), recognizing its high standards in providing…
Worker rescued after becoming trapped in Martinsville storm drain
MARTINSVILLE — Emergency crews executed a technical confined-space rescue Tuesday afternoon after a worker became trapped inside a storm drain in Martinsville. Firefighters with the…
Ten Indiana educators travel to Galápagos Islands for environmental teaching collaborative
BLOOMINGTON — Ten Indiana teachers spent part of their summer participating in an international environmental education trip to the Galápagos Islands, engaging in collaborative teaching…
Mitchell man facing felony OWI charges after found inside skid steer at local business
BEDFORD — A 62-year-old Mitchell man is facing multiple criminal charges, including felony operating while intoxicated, after allegedly driving drunk, crashing into a utility trailer,…
Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Indiana Lottery Commission President Benjamin Harrison Trust Project Commission Petroleum Storage…
