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Inaugural Columbus Riverfest featuring ‘Ya Gotta Regatta’ cardboard boat race set for Friday at Mill Race Park
COLUMBUS — The inaugural Columbus Riverfest, presented by Cummins Inc., takes over Mill Race Park this Friday, July 31, bringing food trucks, entertainment, a beer…
Indiana State Fair announces return of Ikonic Glass Workshops and 2nd Annual Sweet Corn Eating Contest
INDIANAPOLIS — Organizers for the Indiana State Fair have announced the return of two popular interactive attractions for the 2026 state fair, including hands-on glassblowing…
American Flood Coalition recognizes Representative Erin Houchin as a federal champion
WASHINGTON, DC — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) recognized Representative Erin Houchin (IN) as a Federal Champion for her leadership, public service, and commitment to finding…
Body of missing Greenwood man Tyler Wagaman located in Owen County
OWEN COUNTY — Authorities have confirmed that the body of 33-year-old Tyler Wagaman, a Greenwood man who had been missing since mid-June, has been located…
Edinburgh man dies following fatal UTV collision on 25th Street in Columbus
COLUMBUS — A 77-year-old Edinburgh man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision involving an off-road utility task vehicle (UTV) and a pickup…
Oakland City University to issue delayed payroll following months of financial and legal struggles
OAKLAND CITY — Employees at Oakland City University (OCU) will finally receive a long-overdue payroll payment this Friday, nearly three months after the checks were…
Daviess County Family YMCA unveils $32 million capital campaign; Crossing $10.8 million milestone for new facility
WASHINGTON — Marking eight decades of service to southwestern Indiana, the Daviess County Family YMCA announced it has surpassed $10.8 million in pledges toward a…
Indiana named 2nd most dangerous state for fatal work zone crashes
INDIANA — Indiana has been ranked the second most dangerous state in the nation for fatal work zone crashes, recording 116 deaths over five years,…
A Recipe for Danger: Social media challenges involving medicines
INDIANA — Federal health officials are warning parents and caregivers about a dangerous intersection of viral internet trends and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Driven by peer…
Paving complete on Stumphole Bridge Road; Roadwork and temporary closures announced
BEDFORD — Paving on Stumphole Bridge Road is now officially complete, according to an update released by Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder. With that…
