Houchin, Deluzio introduce Bipartisan Bill to study screen time and youth development

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time Management and Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act. The…

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Bedford man charged with domestic battery after dispute on Carver Lane

BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing felony charges following a domestic disturbance that resulted in a late-night search by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department….

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USDA Rural Development programs follow modernized USDA NEPA regulations

INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced USDA has adopted a Final Rule to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the agency…

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U.S. Forest Service and other federal lands help sustain rural communities

BRDFORD  — The U.S. Forest Service recently announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2025, delivering critical funding to eligible states and…

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Former IU student accepts plea deal in 2024 on-campus sexual assault case

BLOOMINGTON — An Indiana University student has signed a plea agreement following a violent sexual assault that occurred at an on-campus residence hall in September…

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Single-lane closures planned on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties

GREENE/MONROE COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces upcoming single-lane closures on I-69 in Greene and Monroe counties. Beginning on or after Friday, May 15,…

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U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 25

INDIANA — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and…

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Martin County Spring Cleanup set for May 15-16 in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE — Martin County residents looking to clear out household clutter will have the opportunity to do so later this month. The Martin County Recycling…

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Get Ready! Free bingo, Elvis, great food and big fun at the 2026 WBIW Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health

BEDFORD — Mark your calendars and bring your friends because the 2026 WBIW Senior Fair, presented by Vertical Home Health, is shaping up to be one…

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City of Bloomington advances downtown investments and infrastructure improvements

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is moving forward with a series of downtown and near-downtown infrastructure, maintenance, and public space investments. The work includes…

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