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Plan your perfect Persimmon Festival experience: 2026 guides now available
MITCHELL — The countdown is underway for one of southern Indiana’s most beloved fall traditions, and the 2026 Mitchell Persimmon Festival Guide is now available…
Local 4-H youth shine at 2026 Lawrence County Fair
BEDFORD — The 2026 Lawrence County Fair concluded another successful year of competition, showcasing the exceptional talent, hard work, and dedication of local 4-H youth…
Updated: Additional charges filed against Pekin man facing attempted murder; Bond set at $1 million
PEKIN — A 33-year-old Pekin man is being held on a $1 million cash bond after prosecutors filed a sprawling list of felony charges—including attempted…
LCIS Board of Trustees sets regular public meeting for July 30
BEDFORD — The Board of Trustees of Lawrence County Independent Schools has scheduled its upcoming regular public meeting for Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting…
Trooper Tyler Line promoted to District Squad Leader at Sellersburg District
SELLERSBURG — The Indiana State Police announced today the promotion of Trooper Tyler R. Line to the rank of Sergeant. Line will serve as a District Squad Leader at the Indiana…
Bret Michaels cancels show at Indiana State Fair due to health concerns
INDIANAPOLIS — Officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds have announced that rock legend Bret Michaels has canceled his upcoming performance at the Indiana State Fair….
Arts Commission invests $2.3M to strengthen communities through art and creativity
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2,353,529.63 to 324 nonprofit and public entities to fund arts organizations and arts projects around…
Indiana Landmarks unveils exclusive behind-the-scenes access to West Baden Springs Hotel
WEST BADEN SPRINGS — Historic preservation organization Indiana Landmarks is inviting visitors to go beyond the legendary 200-foot domed atrium at the historic West Baden…
Houchin introduces legislation to expand higher education access for homeless and foster youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN), Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers…
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith appointed to National Lieutenant Governors Association Executive Committee
INDIANA – Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith was appointed by his fellow lieutenant governors to serve as an at-large member of the 2026-2027 Executive Committee of…
