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State Arson investigators deployed after three separate overnight fires strike Washington
WASHINGTON — Local emergency crews and state arson investigators are searching for answers after three separate structure fires broke out in close succession across the…
Report a Roost: Indiana DNR launches new citizen-science bat reporting tool
BLOOMINGTON — In a push to better protect the state’s vulnerable wildlife, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mammalogy team has announced the upcoming…
Bloomington Book Drive collects 425 books in support of financial literacy
BLOOMINGTON – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) and associates teamed up with the community for a successful book drive during May, collecting 425 books at…
Public sightings help biologists uncover rare Kirtland’s Snakes at four restored Greene County sites
LINTON — A grassroots effort by local citizens has led to a breakthrough for wildlife conservation in southwestern Indiana. Following an influx of rare reptile…
State Rep. Bartels: Governor ceremonially signs new law to expand property tax relief for Hoosier veterans
STATEHOUSE – The governor recently ceremonially signed into law a legislative effort supported by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) to expand property tax relief for Indiana’s veterans, specifically…
Upcoming Williams Pond Workshop offers expert guidance on soil, fish, and weed management
WILLIAMS — Property owners looking to improve an existing pond or construct a brand-new one can get expert, hands-on guidance from state and local specialists…
Driver excitement builds at IMS Tire Test as Cup Series gears up for historic 30th Brickyard 400
INDIANA — The highly anticipated return of the Brickyard 400 is less than two months away, but the historic oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)…
Former elementary school employee arrested for allegedly stealing over $50K from extracurricular funds
COLUMBUS — A multi-month investigation into missing school funds has culminated in the arrest of a 56-year-old woman accused of embezzling tens of thousands of…
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ozone levels are…
USDA highlights relief programs as dry early-summer conditions creep into Indiana
INDIANA — With early-summer heat settling across the Midwest, federal agricultural officials are highlighting a suite of financial and technical programs designed to help farmers…
