Indiana Dunes State Park crowned most picturesque spot in Indiana, beating Indianapolis Motor Speedway

INDIANA — A new study analyzing Instagram data has named the Indiana Dunes State Park as the most photogenic location in the Hoosier State, cementing…

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Hoosier Hills Food Bank to host 41st Annual Community Book Fair October 16–21

BLOOMINGTON — The Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host its 41st Annual Community Book Fair from October 16–21, 2025, at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The…

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Shoplifting suspect apprehended at Walmart; Repeat offender faces felony theft charge

BEDFORD — A routine shoplifting call at the Bedford Walmart on October 10 quickly escalated after police identified the suspect as a repeat offender, leading…

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Indiana commercial casino revenue drops 5% in September as baccarat dominates wagers

INDIANA — Indiana’s commercial casinos saw a dip in performance in September 2025, generating $170.8 million in total revenue, marking a 5% year-on-year decrease from…

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Local resident opens Christian roadside stand and Little Free Library in Bedford

BEDFORD — Samantha Lee has opened a new Christian roadside stand and Little Free Library, offering the community a place to exchange books and share…

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Purdue Extension to detail community impact at free November Lunch-n-Learn

BEDFORD — The Purdue Extension-Lawrence County office is inviting the public to a free Lunch-n-Learn event next month to highlight how its educational programs are…

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Columbus teen killed in an early Saturday morning motorcycle crash

COLUMBUS — A 19-year-old Columbus resident was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash reported Saturday morning. The incident occurred near State Street and Fairview…

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Driver blames crash on Chupacabra, now faces felony OWI charge

LAWRENCE CO. — A Bedford man was arrested early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash that left his truck overturned and led to charges of…

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Hoosiers can help put a stop to poaching

INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to…

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Loogootee Schools to hold public hearing on teacher contract

LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Community School Corporation is inviting the public to attend a hearing next week to review and discuss the tentative collective bargaining…

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