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City of Bloomington releases 2027 Budget Proposal; Public review begins August 17
BLOOMINGTON – The Thomson Administration has submitted the City of Bloomington’s proposed 2027 budget to the Common Council, beginning a public review process that will…
Amazon target opening by Christmas season for new Vincennes delivery station
VINCENNES — Construction is progressing on Amazon’s upcoming delivery station in Knox County, with company officials aiming to have the facility operational in time for…
State campaign ‘Don’t Lie’ warns against buying firearms for illegal owners
INDIANA — A federal and local coalition is ramping up efforts across Indiana to combat violent crime by targeting straw purchasing—the practice of buying a…
Heltonville woman arrested on OWI charges after causing disturbance at local shelter
BEDFORD — A Heltonville woman was taken into custody late Saturday night after allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence of methamphetamine outside a local…
1.5 million OCOOPA hand warmers recalled following 350 burn injuries and one death
INDIANA — Federal consumer safety officials announced a massive recall of approximately 1.5 million OCOOPA-branded rechargeable hand warmers after reports revealed the devices can overheat…
Attorney General Todd Rokita calls on Congress to help states fight Medicaid welfare fraud
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today called on Congress to pass the “STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act” without delay. The provision would grant states…
Seven Indiana University Fraternity Phi Kappa Psi members charged with felony hazing after pledges hospitalized
BLOOMINGTON — Seven members of Indiana University’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity are facing felony hazing charges following an intense initiation ritual last fall that left…
Back-to-school travel safety tips
INDIANA — Back-to-school is right around the corner, and it is important for parents of younger kids to know how to prepare their students to…
California man convicted in Lawrence County of raping 12-year-old Greene County girl he met on Snapchat
BEDFORD — A California man faces decades in prison after a Lawrence County jury convicted him this week on multiple felony charges—including rape and child…
Bloomington Police Department earns prestigious CALEA Reaccreditation for third time
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Police Department (BPD) has once again earned full Tier 1 accreditation status through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,…
