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Bloomington Common Council to debate ‘Carless Kirkwood,’ AI existential risk, and Fentanyl funding at upcoming meeting
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council will navigate a packed legislative docket during its upcoming regular session this Wednesday, tackling everything from local seasonal traffic…
Lawrence County Highway Department shares state report outlining billions needed for local road infrastructure
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Drawing from data compiled by the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at Purdue University, Lawrence County Highway Department Superintendent Brian Sowder…
Purdue, GCCS partner to scale the future of silicon carbide
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University is advancing the frontier of microelectronics through a strategic partnership with GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. (GCCS) to accelerate the commercialization…
New scoring index to increase accountability by showing how Indiana’s policies and investments effect children’s daily lives
INDIANA — Indiana ranks 11th in education, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation…
Woman arrested in Sullivan County after allegedly stealing car near Dugger
DUGGER — A woman was taken into custody over the weekend following a brief vehicle theft investigation in Sullivan County. The incident began on Saturday,…
Lawrence County Museum celebrates success during Limestone Heritage Festival
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Museum enjoyed tremendous participation and a highly successful weekend of events during the annual Limestone Heritage Festival. Local author Roger…
Over 7 million Americans now living with Alzheimer’s as brain awareness month highlights growing health crisis
INDIANA — Health organizations nationwide are marking June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, using the global spotlight to draw urgent attention to a ballooning…
Man charged with armed kidnapping after forcing elderly victim to attempt $15,000 Columbus bank withdrawal
COLUMBUS — A routine trip to a local drive-thru bank turned into a dramatic rescue after an elderly man successfully escaped an armed kidnapper who…
Red Cross issues urgent appeal for blood donors as summer shortage looms
INDIANA — The American Red Cross issued an urgent nationwide appeal today, June 8, 2026, warning of an alarming drop in scheduled blood and platelet…
Indiana University expands footprint to Washington, D.C., with new ‘Capital Campus’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Indiana University has officially established a permanent home in the heart of the nation’s capital. On June 3, 2026, university officials, students,…
