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Indiana Senate Committee advances bill increasing penalties for resisting law enforcement
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has approved House Bill 1188, strengthening penalties for those who resist law enforcement. Sponsored by…
Indiana Senate Committee advances bill clarifying safe haven infant age and foster youth definitions
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Family and Children Services Committee has unanimously passed House Bill 1099, which clarifies the age limit for safe haven infants…
Indiana House Committee advances bill streamlining warrant procedures
INDIANA—The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has approved Senate Bill 159, a measure designed to modernize and clarify procedures for obtaining warrants. The…
Prescription drug misuse surges in universities and workplaces, experts warn
INDIANA – Prescription drug misuse is no longer confined to recreational settings but has infiltrated high-pressure environments like universities and corporate workplaces, experts warn. With…
Indiana House Committee advances bill requiring DNA samples at felony arrest
INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 120, which mandates DNA sample collection from individuals arrested for…
Celebrate Earth Day & Fair Trade Day with Bloomingfoods during 2025 EarthFest April 22-May 10
BLOOMINGTON – Join Bloomingfoods Tuesday, April 22, through Saturday, May 10, in celebrating Earth Day & Fair Trade Day and encourage everyone to make every…
Convicted rapist to serve additional time in separate rape case
BLOOMINGTON — Eric Manual Montgomery, already serving a 36-year sentence for the rape and related charges surrounding the death of an Indiana University student, has…
Breaking barriers to healthcare: Health Connection offers confidential and affordable reproductive services
LAWRENCE CO. – Health Connection staff are dedicated to providing comprehensive sexual reproductive health care (SRH) and contraception services to all reproductive-age individuals, regardless of…
Child Seat Recalls Issued: Evenflo and Dorel announce safety concerns
INDIANA – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two major manufacturers of child safety seats, Evenflo and Dorel Juvenile Group, have issued…
IHCDA launches crowdfunding campaign for Lester Square Basketball Court renovation
VINCENNES– Vincennes will soon have an improved recreation space if this crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000 by May 17, 2025. If successful, the project…
