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Former Bedford man facing multiple felonies after Indy shooting and carjacking
INDIANAPOLIS — A former Bedford resident is behind bars in Marion County after witnesses and police say he shot a friend and stole his luxury…
Holiday World’s “The Voyage” lands top spot in 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
SANTA CLAUS — While Pennsylvania and Florida often dominate the theme park headlines, a legendary wooden giant in Southern Indiana has officially sailed past the…
Scholarship opportunities are available for children of veterans
BEDFORD — Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough is issuing a call to action for local military families, detailing life-changing scholarship opportunities available to the children…
Ivy Tech Bloomington supporters donated more than $36,000 on Ivy Tech Day
BLOOMINGTON — Ivy Tech Day on April 21 brought support for the more than 11,000 students at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington. During the college’s…
Governor Braun celebrates Indiana leading the nation in registered apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today celebrated Indiana as a national leader in Registered Apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the state’s role in preparing Hoosiers for…
Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on Monday, ahead of Election Day
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners have announced a change to their regular meeting schedule for the upcoming week. The board will now convene on…
Repeat offender arrested at Bedford Walmart for theft and drug possession
BEDFORD — A Bedford man with a history of theft convictions is back in custody following an elaborate shoplifting ruse at the local Walmart that…
Secretary of Agriculture issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum ahead of active fire season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Houchin announces Southern Indiana Community Projects Clear House Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced today that four Community Project Funding requests totaling over $3,000,000 for Indiana’s Ninth District have advanced through the…
Master the Outdoors: Indiana DNR announces Free “Learn to Hunt and Fish” workshops
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting residents to step off the sidelines and into the field this season with a…
