2025 Dogwood Kickof Car Show is Saturday

ORLEANS – The Orleans Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2025 Dogwood Kickoff Car Show on Saturday, April 12th, from Noon until 4:00 p.m. The…

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Governor Braun mandates transparency for state-affiliated non-profits, sets wage growth and job creation as Economic Development ‘North Star’

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order on Tuesday requiring full transparency for nonprofit foundations and corporations created to assist state government agencies. He…

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StoneGate Arts & Education Center celebrates Public Health Week with podcast series

BEDFORD – StoneGate Arts & Education Center, in collaboration with the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, has created a series of podcasts to celebrate Public…

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Bloomington student wins 2024 Humans Rights Art & Essay Contest

BLOOMINGTON. – The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) has announced the twelve winners of the 2025 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Students in grades K-6 responded…

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Sen. Jim Banks introduces bill requiring universities to disclose gifts from foreign adversaries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Safeguarding American Education From Foreign Control Act. This bill requires universities to disclose gifts they receive from foreign…

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Indiana teens face higher rates of cocaine, meth, and heroin use, sparking concerns

INDIANA – Indiana teens are facing a troubling reality, with statistics indicating they are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines, or heroin…

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Indiana ranks high in hit-and-run crashes and fatal evening rush hour accidents

INDIANA – According to recent research, Indiana faces concerning traffic safety statistics, ranking among the top ten states for both hit-and-run and fatal evening rush…

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Governor Braun leads GOP Governors in support of President Trump’s budget framework passed by Senate

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun led a group of 22 GOP Governors in a letter to President Trump supporting his budget framework. The framework was passed…

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StoneGate to host Porch Art Painting Class

BEDFORD— The StoneGate Arts and Education Center invites the public to a unique art class focused on creating a decorative “Porch Art Painting.”  Artist Becky…

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REAL ID deadline fast approaching: Indiana residents need compliant identification by May 7

INDIANA– Time is running out for Indiana residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card. The federal REAL ID Act will go…

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