Pekin teen identified as victim in fatal Washington County shooting and crash

WASHINGTON COUNTY — State detectives have identified the 17-year-old boy killed during a chaotic weekend incident involving an apparent shooting and subsequent vehicle crash in…

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Candidate filing deadline approaches for Lawrence County School Board seats

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Residents interested in shaping the future of Lawrence County education have only a few days left to officialize their campaigns. The filing…

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Orleans Historic Congress Square to host ‘America 250’ concert and food truck event this Thursday

ORLEANS — Historic Congress Square in downtown Orleans will transform into a patriotic celebration this coming Thursday, June 18, 2026, as the community gathers for…

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INDOT to hold public open house for a sidewalk installation project along State Road 56 in Dubois County

DUBOIS COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a sidewalk installation project along State Road 56 in Ireland….

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Bloomington man out on bond faces fresh child exploitation charges after alleged online solicitation

BLOOMINGTON — A Bloomington man who was already out on bond awaiting trial for child exploitation is back behind bars after investigators uncovered a new…

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Free Agricultural Tax webinar to tackle farm bankruptcy and financial options

INDIANA – As financial pressures continue to impact agricultural communities across the Midwest, farmers, agricultural lenders, and rural professionals are being offered a free educational…

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Indiana ranks 5th worst nationally for unhelmeted motorcycle deaths as partial law faces scrutiny

INDIANA — New data analysis has placed Indiana’s motorcycle safety regulations under a national spotlight, revealing that nearly two-thirds of the state’s rider fatalities involve…

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Obituary: Kent Emerson Ramey

February 1, 1970 – June 10, 2026 Kent Emerson Ramey, 56, of Mitchell, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence. Born February…

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DOR launches Tax Amnesty eligibility tool

INDIANA – Taxpayers are now able to check their eligibility status for Tax Amnesty 2026. DOR is partnering with United Collection Bureau (UCB) to offer…

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The Voice Conundrum: Tech giants chase celebrity AI deals, But their top choice has ‘Got Lawyers’

NATIONWIDE — Tech giants like ElevenLabs and Meta are locked in a high-stakes race to integrate celebrity AI voices into everyday consumer tech. Yet, a…

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