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Soil sampling program available for Hoosier farmers
INDIANA – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), in partnership with organizations statewide and the Gulf Hypoxia Program (GHP), is reopening its no‑cost initiative…
Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in southern Indiana
SELLERSBURG – A winning Powerball ticket has been sold in southern Indiana. According to Hoosier Lottery, the $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Smokey’s #6…
IU economics director arrested in undercover child solicitation sting
BLOOMINGTON — A high-ranking official within Indiana University’s Department of Economics was taken into custody Thursday morning following a multi-state undercover investigation into online predators….
Indiana gas prices inch up as national averages continue steady climb
INDIANA — Gasoline prices in the Hoosier state saw a marginal increase this week, mirroring a broader national trend as the industry prepares for seasonal…
Public health report: High viral levels detected in Monroe County wastewater
BLOOMINGTON — Local health officials have issued a high-alert “weather” report for pathogens following the latest results from wastewater surveillance. Data released by WastewaterSCAN for…
Monroe County Board of Health cancels February meeting
BLOOMINGTON — Officials have announced that the Monroe County Board of Health meeting originally scheduled for this week has been cancelled. The meeting was slated…
Latest data on the well-being and outcomes of children in Indiana
INDIANA – Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) released the 2026 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book, which shows Indiana ranks 25th nationally in overall child well-being. Now in…
Inheritance dispute alleged as motive in Norman man’s murder trial; Trial continues
BROWNSTOWN — Testimony continued Friday in Jackson Circuit Court in the trial of Robert Walter Dean Fox, 29, who is accused of orchestrating a deadly…
NHTSA issues major recall alert: Fire risks and steering failures impact multiple brands
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of new vehicle recalls, warning owners of significant safety risks…
Avian Influenza detected in Sullivan County; More than 45,000 turkeys quarantined
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) confirmed Sunday that a commercial turkey flock in Sullivan County has tested positive for…
