Storm-damaged Overlook Park in Shoals reopens for prime leaf-peeping season

SHOALS – A popular Martin County spot for scenic viewing and fall foliage, Overlook Park on US 50 in Shoals, is ready for visitors after…

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Evenflo recalls certain Gold Revolve360 Slim Car seats over choking hazard

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a safety recall for specific Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Slim and Revolve360 Slim child…

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Man charged with strangulation and intimidation with deadly weapon in domestic incident

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on felony charges, including strangulation and intimidation with a deadly weapon, following a domestic battery incident reported to…

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Government shutdown looms as Congress deadlocks over spending bill

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congress is rapidly approaching a government shutdown as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle remain deadlocked over a spending deal, which…

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Lainey Wilson tribute act ‘Lainey’ coming to Mitchell Opera House

MITCHELL – Fans of country music sensation Lainey Wilson will have the chance to experience her powerful sound live as the tribute act Lainey takes…

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City of Bloomington Partners with AccessAbleUSA to provide accessibility guides for downtown businesses

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has awarded a $15,000 grant to AccessAbleUSA, Inc., a local accessibility information company, to help downtown businesses better serve patrons of…

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Bloomington man arrested on OWI charges after report of erratic driving

LAWRENCE CO. – A Bloomington man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) on September 20, after a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy…

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Region’s most influential women recognized during banquet

CROWN POINT – The spotlight shone brightly Thursday, Sept. 25, as the 14th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet celebrated the region’s most…

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Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee to meet October 3rd

INDIANA – The Statewide Child Fatality Review Committee has announced it will hold its next meeting on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to…

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Obituary: Helen Ethelene ‘Ethel’ Wilcoxen

March 26, 1938 – September 28, 2025 Helen Ethelene “Ethel” Wilcoxen, 87, of Mitchell, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at her residence. Born March…

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