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Jasper’s new $9.4 million aquatic center earns global recognition as 2026 ‘Dream Design’
JASPER — The Jasper Municipal Pool has gained international acclaim after being named a 2026 Dream Design winner by Aquatics International Magazine. The award places…
Indiana standardizes school tobacco curricula to target vaping and nicotine pouches
INDIANA — Indiana public schools are expanding their health education mandates under a new state law designed to combat the evolving landscape of youth nicotine…
Road rage incident lands Indianapolis man in jail on OWI charges
BEDFORD — An Indianapolis man with a previous drunk driving conviction was arrested Friday evening after allegedly causing a road rage-related collision while pulling a…
Monroe County to clear Thomson Property Encampment as unhoused residents face systemic housing barriers
BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County officials are taking initial legal steps to clear a long-standing encampment on the county-owned Thomson “power line” property off Rogers Street,…
Gov. Braun transforming rural health through regional collaboration, grant dollars Â
INDIANA — Eight regions across Indiana have applied for a combined $120 million in Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) grants, a centerpiece of Gov. Mike…
Senator Banks joins the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show to discuss Sophie Cunningham’s recent comments about protecting female athletes, media attacks against Caitlin Clark, election integrity concerns…
Monroe County ditches Flock cameras, citing privacy concerns
BLOOMINGTON — Another Indiana municipality is moving to get rid of its license plate-reading cameras amid growing privacy concerns. Monroe County voted to cancel its…
Bedford man arrested for battery following accidental pocket dial quarrel
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested late Saturday night after allegedly punching his future son-in-law following a misunderstanding sparked by an accidental pocket dial,…
German American Bancorp reports record Q2 2026 earnings driven by margin expansion and loan growth
JASPER — German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) announced record-breaking financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, topping $1.00 in quarterly earnings…
Chuckwagon Cowboy Church announces inspiring Church Revival
BEDFORD — The Chuckwagon Cowboy Church of the Nazarene is set to host a compelling Church Revival event from August 21 to August 23. The…
