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70-year-old man dies after collapsing in Holiday World’s Thanksgiving section
SANTA CLAUS — A family’s summer outing turned into a tragedy when a 70-year-old man collapsed and later died while visiting the Holiday World &…
Extreme heat alters Lawrence County paving schedule for Greer Lane and Brown Station Road
LAWRENCE COUNTY — A relentless wave of summer heat has prompted local infrastructure adjustments as road crews work to balance seasonal upgrades with extreme temperatures….
Rumpke reminds residents to dispose of trash responsibly this Independence Day
MEDORA – Holiday weeks tend to generate more trash than normal, and Independence Day is no exception. In addition to more waste at the curb,…
Nominations open for 2026 Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards
BLOOMINGTON — Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) has officially opened the nomination window for the 2026 Indiana Uplands Regional Innovation Awards. Members of the public have…
City of Bloomington Utilities publishes 2026 Drinking Water Quality Report
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Utilities has published its 2026 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), providing…
Secretary Rollins announced $500M for Fertilizer Investment & Expansion Program to stengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply…
Regional Opportunity Inc. opens applications for Fall 2026 Grant Writing Fellowship
BLOOMINGTON — Communities and non-profit organizations looking to secure critical funding for local initiatives have a premier opportunity to sharpen their skills this season. Regional…
Mitchell Community Schools Board and Food Services Committee will meet in an executive session on July 6
MITCHELL — The Board of Trustees of Mitchell Community Schools has officially announced it will convene a special joint Executive Session next week alongside the…
Dangerous surge: Extreme Heat Warning upgraded for Central Indiana as heat index threatens 107 degrees
INDIANA — A dangerous stretch of summer weather is taking a turn for the worse across the Hoosier State. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis…
Scorching Delays: Extreme heat and holiday schedule push back Stars Boulevard and Boone Hollow Road Bridge openings
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Local motorists will have to navigate ongoing detours a bit longer than expected. The Lawrence County Highway Department announced that the highly…
