Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, projects steady economic growth in 2025

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut its third interest rate this year, lowering its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point. This move…

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Notice of City of Bloomington boards and commissions term expiration

BLOOMINGTON â€“ The City of Bloomington seeks residents to serve on various boards and commissions, with several terms set to expire in December and January. This is…

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Lawrence County Council will meet in a special session on Friday, Dec. 20

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will meet in a special session on Friday, December 20, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the…

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Upcoming special meeting of the Mitchell School Board on Thursday has been canceled

MITCHELL — The upcoming special meeting of the Mitchell School Board has been canceled. Originally scheduled for Thursday, December 19, at 6:00 p.m. A notice…

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Boil order issued for all residents in New Sand Pit Acres Addition

BEDFORD – The East Lawrence Water Company has issued a precautionary water boil order for all New Sand Pit Acres Addition residents. 

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Indiana Department of Revenue shares 2024 tax-related changes

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Revenue shared several 2024 tax-related changes in an easy-to-read summary. Individuals can also find the credits, deductions, and add-backs on the DOR website Individual &…

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Bartholomew County approves $757K contract to outfit deputies with body and vehicle cameras

COLUMBUS — Bartholomew County will invest approximately three-quarters of a million dollars to continue outfitting its deputies with body and vehicle cameras, following a recent…

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City of Bloomington hosts public meeting on future police headquarters

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, January 7, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Police Department,…

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SPARK Jackson County announces energy grant winners

JACKSON COUNTY— SPARK Jackson County has announced the winners of its first-ever SPARK ENERGY Innovation Challenge, a competition sponsored by Duke Energy to inspire creative…

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Bedford man arrested after investigators find child sexual abuse materials

BEDFORD – A four-month investigation conducted by detectives from the Indiana State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and ICAC Task Force has resulted in…

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