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Loogootee kicks off holiday season with full slate of festive events
LOOGOOTEE— The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a full, festive holiday season, inviting residents and visitors to “mingle, jingle, and celebrate together” with…
Senate deal to end record shutdown hits snags; Crisis drags into Monday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The hopes for a swift resolution to the record-breaking 41-day government shutdown—fueled by reports of a bipartisan deal late Sunday—have dimmed as…
Indiana struggles with early lung cancer diagnosis, Ranks 39th nationally
INDIANA— A new report from the American Lung Association (ALA) in Indiana highlights the persistent challenge of lung cancer in the state, revealing that it…
Go local on small business Saturday at Bloomington’s 22nd Annual Holiday Market
BLOOMINGTON — Shoppers looking to skip the big box stores and support local creativity this holiday season are invited to the 22nd annual Holiday Market…
Man arrested on OWI charges, resisting arrest after erratic driving
BEDFORD — A Bloomington man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a police pursuit and a tense standoff that ended with him being physically uncooperative…
From Beyoncé to Boy Bands: Pop culture dictates first names of ‘Generation Beta’
NATIONWIDE — The first cohort of babies categorized as Generation Beta is entering the world, and their names are being chosen less by tradition and…
Third grade reading retention soars under new Indiana law: Over 3,000 students held back
INDIANA—A new state law requiring third-grade promotion to be tied to reading proficiency has led to a significant increase in the number of students repeating…
Sound of the Swarm concludes its historic season with strong national showing
MITCHELL— The Mitchell Jr/Sr High School “Sound of the Swarm” Marching Band has wrapped up a truly historic season, culminating in a strong performance at…
Duke Energy wins approval for $3.3 billion Cayuga coal-to-gas conversion, rate hikes loom
INDIANA — The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has approved Duke Energy’s $3.3 billion financing plan to convert two coal-powered units at its oldest facility,…
Woman fires gun into the ground in effort to silence neighbor’s children
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested Sunday evening on felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun multiple times near a neighbor’s children and subsequently…
