Chagas Disease, spread by “Kissing Bugs,” on the rise in the U.S.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness transmitted by the “kissing bug” (triatomine insect), may be becoming endemic in the United States, according…
Murder trial postponed; accused now held on petition to revoke charge
BEDFORD — The murder trial for Casey Brown, a man accused in the February 2024 death of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, has been postponed. The trial,…
Police Log: September 9, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 9 Arrests – September 8 Incidents – September 8 Incidents – September 7 Accidents – September 8 Lawrence County…
Monroe County Democrats to host booth at Annual Fall Festival
ELLETTSVILLE – The Monroe County Fall Festival is set to kick off this week, and the Monroe County Democrats will be on hand to engage…
Providence tops BNL in four sets
CLARKSVILLE – Providence extended its winning steak to four straight matches with a four-set victory over Bedford North Lawrence during high school volleyball action on…
Arts Commission seeks applications from communities for workshop, funding opportunity
INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is now accepting applications for the Creative Convergence program. Creative Convergence is a team-based workshop and funding opportunity…
Series of construction projects planned for Hopewell site
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington continues to invest in the site of the former IU Health Bloomington Hospital—now being transformed into the Hopewell Neighborhood,…
Man charged with burglary following theft from abandoned home
BEDFORD — A Mount Vernon man has been formally charged with burglary and theft after he and two others allegedly stole items from an abandoned…
Public input requested on improving visitor services in national parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks, including more efficient…
The Counterfeit Crisis: How online fakes are threatening businesses and consumers alike
INDIANA – Counterfeit goods have evolved from back-alley deals to a sophisticated global crisis, with an estimated $467 billion in fake products circulating in international…
