Federal rule ends Medicaid and CHIP funding for youth gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal agency managing Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has finalized a regulation that will block federal taxpayer dollars…

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IndyCar unveils ‘Phase One’ of 2027 Schedule featuring familiar early-season slate

INDIANAPOLIS — Following an action-packed start to its current campaign, IndyCar has officially released the first eight races of the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series schedule….

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Senator Banks calls on Secretary Hegseth to blacklist Chinese engine maker with ties to PLA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to add Weichai Holding Group Co….

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INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the…

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Chrysler recalls nearly 49,000 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs over faulty rear seat belts

INDIANA — Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has issued a safety recall for 48,777 vehicles across the United States following concerns that rear outboard seat belt…

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Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners sets regular meeting for August 20

BEDFORD — The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Bedford has officially scheduled its next regular public meeting for Thursday,…

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Lane closure planned for State Road 56 in Scott County

SCOTT COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for State Road 56 in Scott County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, August…

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Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash on State Road 18

BENTON COUNTY – On August 12, 2026, just before 10:00 a.m., the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on State Road…

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Understanding the 0% VA Disability Rating: Key benefits and future protections

INDIANA – A 0% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) means that while a veteran will not receive monthly monetary compensation…

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Obituary: Sharon L. Quackenbush

August 24, 1931 – August 11, 2026 Sharon L. Quackenbush, 94, of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus in Bedford….

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