One injured, Emergency Shelter opened in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY — Severe thunderstorms ripped through northwestern Monroe County on Wednesday evening, June 17, leaving behind a trail of heavy structural damage, downed power…

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Martinsville woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Morgan County

MORGAN COUNTY — A 69-year-old Martinsville woman lost her life Wednesday morning following a two-vehicle collision at a Morgan County intersection, authorities said. The Morgan…

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CDC urges shingle vaccination: Historic high protection rates for older adults and the immunocompromised

INDIANA — In an updated public health briefing issued June 18, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasized that vaccination remains the…

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Orleans man charged with felony child molesting after Indiana State Police investigation

BEDFORD — An Orleans man is facing a Level 1 felony charge following an Indiana State Police investigation into the sexual assault of a minor,…

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State Troopers respond to severe weather emergency across Owen and Monroe Counties

BLOOMINGTON — Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bloomington District spent Wednesday night responding to a severe weather emergency after intense thunderstorms, high winds, and…

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Northwest Monroe County: Emergency crews conduct foot search, urge public to avoid area

MONROE COUNTY — A powerful storm swept through the northwest corner of Monroe County late Wednesday night, leaving a trail of severe property damage, blocked…

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“Veterans Savings Program” scam postcards target Veterans and spouses

INDIANA — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued an urgent nationwide fraud alert warning Veterans, their families, and surviving spouses to look out…

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Norman man arrested after allegedly toppled Heltonville store vending machine, fled scene

HELTONVILLE — Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Norman man after he allegedly plowed a vehicle into a Coca-Cola vending machine outside a local country…

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VA shatters records: Over 2 million veteran disability claims processed ahead of schedule

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it has processed more than two million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal…

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Governor Braun announces Chuck Goodrich as next Indiana Secretary of Commerce

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced that businessman and former State Representative Chuck Goodrich will be named Indiana’s next Secretary of Commerce. Goodrich will bring his…

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