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Westphalia man arrested on child molesting charges
KNOX COUNTY – On Sunday morning, June 7, Indiana State Police arrested Caden Barrett, 20, of Westphalia, following a criminal investigation into allegations that he molested…
Senator Jim Banks calls for end to ‘Gender Ideology Madness,’ highlighting broad legislative push
INDIANA — U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) issued a sharp critique of current cultural and educational trends surrounding gender identity today, releasing a statement that…
Indiana pauses new Autism therapy provider signups over Medicaid spending surge
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has instituted a temporary, six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new autism therapy provider agencies,…
Bloomington Parks and Recreation continues facility repairs, trail construction
BLOOMINGTON – Parks and Recreation is providing an update on several park facilities and infrastructure projects that have temporarily affected access to some of the…
Bedford Emergency Crews respond to near-drowning involving small child; Officials issue water safety reminder
BEDFORD — Local emergency personnel rushed to a Bedford residence Saturday evening following a harrowing emergency call reporting that a small child had nearly drowned….
Bloomington Common Council to debate ‘Carless Kirkwood,’ AI existential risk, and Fentanyl funding at upcoming meeting
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council will navigate a packed legislative docket during its upcoming regular session this Wednesday, tackling everything from local seasonal traffic…
Lawrence County Highway Department shares state report outlining billions needed for local road infrastructure
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Drawing from data compiled by the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) at Purdue University, Lawrence County Highway Department Superintendent Brian Sowder…
Purdue, GCCS partner to scale the future of silicon carbide
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University is advancing the frontier of microelectronics through a strategic partnership with GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. (GCCS) to accelerate the commercialization…
New scoring index to increase accountability by showing how Indiana’s policies and investments effect children’s daily lives
INDIANA — Indiana ranks 11th in education, according to the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation…
Woman arrested in Sullivan County after allegedly stealing car near Dugger
DUGGER — A woman was taken into custody over the weekend following a brief vehicle theft investigation in Sullivan County. The incident began on Saturday,…
