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Rep. May highlights new state laws taking effect
STATEHOUSE – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) is highlighting new laws that took effect July 1. These new…
Road closure planned for State Road 63 in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 63 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Monday, July…
Federal agencies release updated 2026 Wildfire Smoke Guide for public health officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to increasingly prolonged and severe wildfire seasons across North America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners…
Governor Braun announces the completion of Hub-and-Spoke training sites
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun announced the successful completion of Indiana’s revolutionary “Hub-and-Spoke” regional fire training network today, marking a massive operational victory for the…
Columbus man sentenced to four years in prison for Walmart bomb threat
COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has been ordered to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to posting a hoax bomb threat targeting a…
Orange County America 250 Committee invites public to historic reading of the Declaration of Independence
PAOLI — As part of the ongoing national semiquincentennial celebrations, residents will have the opportunity to experience a foundational piece of American history right on…
Chip seal operations planned on State Road 135 in Brown County
BROWN COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 135 in Brown County on or after Monday,…
Bedford City Utilities continue Hydrant Flushing Schedule
BEDFORD — Bedford City Utilities has announced its tentative biannual fire hydrant flushing schedule, which is set to run through Thursday night, July 16, 2026….
Governor Braun strengthens Indiana Entrepreneurship through Community Grants
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun is growing entrepreneurship and strengthening Indiana’s small business economy, today awarding grants through the state’s Community Collaboration Fund (CCF) that…
Lawrence County Highway Department announces full-width paving schedule for Brown Station Road
BEDFORD — Commuters who utilize Brown Station Road in eastern Lawrence County should prepare for significant travel delays and partial closures later this week due…
