U.S. health official urges measles vaccination as elimination status risks collapse

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), issued an urgent appeal to Americans on Sunday…

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Technical issues disrupt online meal deposits for North Lawrence Schools

BEDFORD — Parents and guardians within the North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) district are being urged to exercise caution when funding student meal accounts this…

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Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight

MITCHELL – Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet tonight at the administration office at 441 North 8th Street at 6:00 p.m. On the…

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Murder charges filed following fatal shooting in Washington

WASHINGTON — A weekend shooting claimed the life of a 51-year-old local man. Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the incident, which…

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Attorney General Todd Rokita wins $6.25 million settlement following alleged conspiracy to inflate EpiPen prices

INDIANA – Indiana will receive $6.25 million as part of a settlement with global pharmaceutical companies over allegations that they conspired to increase the price…

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Butterfield seeking Lawrence County Commissioner District 1 seat

LAWRENCE CO. – Rick Butterfield is seeking the Lawrence County Commissioner District 1 seat. I, Rick Butterfield, owner and operator of Butters Incorporated, announce my…

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Free Tax Prep: Jackson County United Way launches 16th VITA Season

SEYMOUR — As the 2026 tax season begins, Jackson County United Way is once again providing a vital resource for local families. The Volunteer Income…

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Social Security surpasses 100 million mySocial Security accounts

BALTIMORE, MD – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. This marks a major milestone…

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Mobile meth lab dismantled following multi-agency raid in Seymour

SEYMOUR — A Seymour man is behind bars following a multi-agency narcotics investigation that uncovered a dangerous “mobile” methamphetamine lab and a distribution network spanning…

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AG Rokita warns Hoosiers about January’s dangerous recalls: More than 40 hazardous items recalled 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January. The office is encouraging consumers to take…

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