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Daviess County implements 10-ton load limit due to freeze-thaw risks
DAVIESS COUNTY — The Daviess County Highway Department has announced that a 10-ton load limit will be strictly enforced on all county-maintained roads beginning this…
Multi-agency investigation nets nearly four pounds of meth after high-speed pursuit
WASHINGTON — A month-long narcotics investigation culminated in a high-speed, multi-county chase and the seizure of nearly four pounds of methamphetamine on Saturday, February 7,…
Indiana State Police to deploy new $1.17 million service weapons this Spring
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) will soon undergo its first major sidearm transition in years, moving to a modern platform designed to better…
Sparklight to award $30,000 for STEM education through its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest
INDIANA– Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for…
Fueling Creativity: Applications open for Indiana’s 2026 On-Ramp Entrepreneur Accelerator
INDIANA — The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has officially opened applications for the 2026 On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator, a high-impact program designed to transform artistic…
German American Bank receive Forbes recognition as Top 10 in America’s Best Banks
JASPER – Once again, German American Bank has been ranked in the top 10 best banks in the nation on the Forbes America’s Best Banks 2026 list…
The “Dark Shower” deluge: Why TikTok’s latest wellness hack is actually science-backed
INDIANA – Move over, ice baths—the latest wellness trend taking over social media is significantly warmer and much easier on the eyes. Known as “dark…
Oolitic Town Council to hold public hearing on proposed 27% water rate hike
OOLITIC– Oolitic residents may soon see a significant change in their monthly utility bills. Town Council Vice President Jon Broglin has announced a special meeting…
NLCS to hold districtwide hat day fundraiser for Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services
BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools will hold a districtwide hat day fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Students and staff across the district are invited…
Senator Jim Banks launches TruckSafe Tipline to report unlawful trucking networks, illegal drivers
INDIANA – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) launched the TruckSafe Tipline for truckers and those who work in the trucking industry to share concerns about carriers…
