Monroe County man severely beaten after seeking shelter from severe storm

BLOOMINGTON — Local authorities are investigating a brutal weekend assault that left a vulnerable member of the community hospitalized with severe injuries. First responders were…

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Orange County leaders and residents gather at Paoli Courthouse to honor America’s 250th Birthday

PAOLI – Several Orange County residents and community leaders marked America’s 250th birthday at the Courthouse in Paoli Saturday morning.   The ceremony opened with the…

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Oribe Shampoo lots recalled in U.S. and Canada due to bacterial contamination risk

INDIANA — Parent company Kao USA Inc. has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall of select lots of its premium Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo across…

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Rep. May highlights new state laws taking effect

STATEHOUSE – Following the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) is highlighting new laws that took effect July 1. These new…

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Road closure planned for State Road 63 in Sullivan County

SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 63 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Monday, July…

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Federal agencies release updated 2026 Wildfire Smoke Guide for public health officials

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to increasingly prolonged and severe wildfire seasons across North America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners…

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Governor Braun announces the completion of Hub-and-Spoke training sites

INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun announced the successful completion of Indiana’s revolutionary “Hub-and-Spoke” regional fire training network today, marking a massive operational victory for the…

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Columbus man sentenced to four years in prison for Walmart bomb threat

COLUMBUS — A Columbus man has been ordered to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to posting a hoax bomb threat targeting a…

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Orange County America 250 Committee invites public to historic reading of the Declaration of Independence

PAOLI — As part of the ongoing national semiquincentennial celebrations, residents will have the opportunity to experience a foundational piece of American history right on…

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Chip seal operations planned on State Road 135 in Brown County

BROWN COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to begin chip seal operations on State Road 135 in Brown County on or after Monday,…

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