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2024 Earth Day: Healthy Earth, Animals, & People
INDIANA – On April 22, people worldwide will celebrate Earth Day, which prompts us to reflect on the importance of maintaining healthy environments worldwide. Earth Day…
Keep wildlife wild: How to interact with young wildlife
INDIANA – Wildlife, especially young wildlife, will become more prevalent as spring continues. It may be tempting to cuddle cute, young wildlife when they emerge,…
Gov. Holcomb issues executive order to prepare for solar eclipse to support emergency response needs
INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb signed an executive order to support the anticipated needs of Indiana’s emergency response, transportation, communication, and critical infrastructure systems…
Health Department reports an increase in 2022 infant mortality rate and preliminary 2023 data
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health released the 2022 infant mortality rate (IMR) and preliminary 2023 data on Wednesday. The 2022 IMR is 7.2…
A female body recovered from White River
BARTHOLOMEW – Indiana Conservation Officers, along with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, are investigating after a woman’s body was recovered from the White River in…
USDA seeks partnerships to expand conservation on grazing lands
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $22 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock…
Numerous complaints by neighbors land a man in jail on a domestic battery charge
BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing charges of battery after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Maple Ridge Apartment after a report of…
Tornado Spotter Course is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD—The Greene County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct their annual Tornado Spotter Course on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 6:30…
The City of Bedford’s Sidewalk Program can help you freshen up your property
BEDFORD- Did you know the City of Bedford has a program to assist with replacing a sidewalk? The program involves the City removing the existing…
Indiana becomes the first state to redesign diplomas significantly
INDIANA –Today, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented a proposal to streamline the number of high school diplomas while maximizing the flexibility for students to personalize…
