Hoosiers get ready for a heat wave

INDIANA – The summer heat is in full swing today, with the sun shining brightly and temperatures soaring to the low to mid-90s. This evening…

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Temperatures soar, Duke Energy offering tips to help consumers save energy and money

INDIANA—With temperatures soaring in Indiana, Duke Energy is offering tips to help customers save energy and money. When the Indiana heat is on, Duke Energy…

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Reps. Bartels, May: Applications now open for 2025 Statehouse internships

STATEHOUSE – Applications to intern with Indiana House Republicans for the 2025 legislative session are now open, according to State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris…

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IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Days for Monday and Tuesday

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast Air Quality Action Days (AQADs) for Monday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in…

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The Indiana Rural Summit: A Comprehensive Overview

INDIANA – The Indiana Rural Summit, a pivotal event to revitalize and enhance the democratic engagement of rural communities in Southern Indiana, has successfully launched…

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77 Years of persimmon glory culminate in the crowning of a new festival queen

MITCHELL – Celebrate 77 years of persimmon traditions with the crowning of a new Mitchell Persimmon Festival queen. The pageant is scheduled at Mitchell High…

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Orleans man killed in single-vehicle accident on VFW Road

MITCHELL – On Saturday, August 24th, around 5:30 p.m., the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department was notified of a single-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of…

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Downtown abuzz with activities Oct. 5: Bedford Half-Marathon/5K, Honey Harvest Festival, Farmers Market lead events

BEDFORD— Bedford Revitalization, Inc. (BRI) proudly announces the upcoming Honey Harvest Festival, a unique event dedicated to promoting pollinators, celebrating the harvest season, highlighting local…

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USDA launches $7.9 million forest restoration initiative in Southern Indiana

BEDFORD– The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment in forest restoration in southern Indiana through the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership….

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Ex-sheriff Jamey Noel to change plea and admit guilt in criminal case today

JEFFERSONVILLE – Jamey Noel, a former Indiana sheriff, is facing 31 felony charges and has recently requested a change in his original not-guilty plea. Although…

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