Indiana Senate Committee advances bill increasing penalties for resisting law enforcement

INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has approved House Bill 1188, strengthening penalties for those who resist law enforcement. Sponsored by…

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Indiana Senate Committee advances bill clarifying safe haven infant age and foster youth definitions

INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Family and Children Services Committee has unanimously passed House Bill 1099, which clarifies the age limit for safe haven infants…

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Obituary: Maxine Lee

November 5, 1949 – March 16, 2025 Maxine Lee, 75, of Seymour, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Seymour’s Covered Bridge Health Campus….

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Indiana House Committee advances bill streamlining warrant procedures

INDIANA—The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has approved Senate Bill 159, a measure designed to modernize and clarify procedures for obtaining warrants. The…

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Prescription drug misuse surges in universities and workplaces, experts warn

INDIANA – Prescription drug misuse is no longer confined to recreational settings but has infiltrated high-pressure environments like universities and corporate workplaces, experts warn. With…

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Planned Parenthood Alliance: Controversial resolution funds anti-abortion centers amid hospital woes

INDIANAPOLIS – While Indiana hospitals face closure, lawmakers are advancing Senate Concurrent Resolution 24  to legitimize anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs) and justify sending them even more taxpayer dollars. Instead…

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Indiana House Committee advances bill requiring DNA samples at felony arrest

INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 120, which mandates DNA sample collection from individuals arrested for…

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Celebrate Earth Day & Fair Trade Day with Bloomingfoods during 2025 EarthFest April 22-May 10

BLOOMINGTON – Join Bloomingfoods Tuesday, April 22, through Saturday, May 10, in celebrating Earth Day & Fair Trade Day and encourage everyone to make every…

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Convicted rapist to serve additional time in separate rape case

BLOOMINGTON — Eric Manual Montgomery, already serving a 36-year sentence for the rape and related charges surrounding the death of an Indiana University student, has…

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Obituary: Charles Mullinax

January 12, 1959 – March 17, 2025 Charles Mullinax, 66, of Orleans, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at IU Health…

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