Sherwood Oaks Christian Church to host Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

BEDFORD — Families in the local community are invited to a special evening of bonding and celebration as Sherwood Oaks Christian Church hosts its Daddy…

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North Lawrence Stars announced middle school softball tryouts

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Stars have officially opened registration for the upcoming middle school softball season. Aspiring athletes in the community are invited to showcase…

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Split Verdict: Indiana’s Hope predicts early spring as Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow

HOPE — A divide in long-range weather forecasting emerged Monday as Indiana’s own “Hope,” the groundhog, predicted an early spring, directly contradicting the forecast from…

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USDOT awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to improve street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists 

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has been awarded $1.44 million in federal funding to make streets safer and more comfortable for people who drive,…

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Obituary: Norma J. Wilsand

December 6, 1932 – January 30, 2026 Norma Wilsand, 93, of Heltonville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. Born December 6, 1932, in Heltonville,…

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Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recall wave impacting Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, and More

INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of vehicle recalls as of early February 2026, spanning nearly every…

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Death investigation underway after early morning house fire

JENNINGS COUNTY – Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a North Vernon…

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Partial government shutdown enters third day as lawmakers push for resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government remains in a state of partial paralysis this Monday as a funding lapse enters its third day, leaving thousands…

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Indiana gas prices plunge as national average holds steady

INDIANA — Hoosier drivers are seeing significant relief at the pump this week as Indiana leads the nation in falling gasoline prices. According to the…

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Banks launches statewide survey on law enforcement support

INDIANA – U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) is calling on his constituents to weigh in on the state of policing in America, asserting that effective…

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