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Mitchell man faces felony charges after 68 MPH side-by-side chase, wooded hideout attempt
MITCHELL — A traffic stop for a speeding side-by-side off-road vehicle escalated into a felony arrest Saturday night after a local man allegedly fled from…
Indiana DNR urges responsible mowing practices to help reverse steep decline of grassland birds
INDIANA – State wildlife officials are calling on Hoosier landowners, farmers, and lawn care operators to alter their summer mowing habits to protect ground-nesting birds….
Indiana lowers minimum driving age to 16 starting July 1
INDIANA — Teenagers across Indiana are getting a green light to hit the road a little sooner this summer. Starting July 1, young Hoosiers will…
Assistant Chief Joe Kelly appointed next Brownstown Police Chief amid force reorganization
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County seat will have a familiar face at the helm of its police force this summer. In a 3-0 vote during…
DNR biologists take to the water to track the long-term health of Indiana’s fish communities
INDIANA – Indiana’s natural lakes and reservoirs are bustling with life under the surface, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is deploying its…
Graduation celebration sparks chaotic, multi-alcohol bust behind Lawrence County Jail
BEDFORD — A reported high school graduation celebration dissolved into a multi-agency police response Friday night after heavily intoxicated young adults and a juvenile allegedly…
Indiana DNR outlines crucial off-season steps to prepare for upcoming hunting seasons
INDIANA – With major hunting seasons on the horizon, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Hoosier outdoor enthusiasts that the off-season is…
SWIDC Partners with Ginovus on comprehensive assessment to boost business attraction across 10-county region
JASPER — The Southwest Indiana Development Council (SWIDC) has completed an in-depth regional business attraction readiness assessment aimed at modernizing how local communities compete for…
Step back in time: 17th Annual Jackson County Antique Machinery Show revs up this weekend at the Jackson Co. Fairgrounds
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County Antique Machinery Association Inc. (J.C.A.M.A.I.) has announced the schedule and details for its upcoming 17th Annual Jackson County Antique Machinery…
Traffic stop on Old S.R. 37 leads to three drug arrests after K9 alerts on truck
BEDFORD — An expired license plate on a pickup truck led to the arrest of three individuals late last week after an Indiana State Police…
