Senator Banks, Smith introduce legislations to help prevent youth suicide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act, which would require middle and high schools…

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Pacers fans to “Pedal to the Fieldhouse” for final home game of the season

INDIANAPOLIS — As Earth Month gets underway, the Indiana Pacers and Upland Brewing Co. are teaming up to offer fans a sustainable—and high-energy—way to attend…

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Bedford man arrested after trespassing at local convenience store

BEDFORD – A local man is behind bars following a trespassing incident at a Bedford convenience store on Sunday afternoon. James Brian Banks, 25, was…

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Radius Indiana hosts 2026 Annual Stakeholder Luncheon at Spring Mill State Park

MITCHELL – Radius Indiana hosted over 120 attendees from across the region for its annual stakeholder luncheon March 11 at the Spring Mill State Park….

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Heltonville youth league to host free softball clinic April 12

HELTONVILLE – The Heltonville Youth League will host a free slow-pitch softball clinic on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at…

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Beware: Scam text posing as BMV targeting Hoosiers

INDIANAPOLIS – Scammers posing as the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles are sending text messages to Hoosiers with fraudulent claims of unpaid traffic violations. These…

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New Indiana law strengthens animal cruelty penalties beginning July 1

INDIANA — A new state law set to take effect July 1, 2026, will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty across Indiana, allowing prosecutors to pursue…

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Bartholomew County explores “Digital Hunting” K9 to fight crimes against children

BARTHOLOMEW CO. — Bartholomew County is moving closer to adding a unique new member to its law enforcement team: a dual-purpose police dog capable of…

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Clover Guardians virtual training for 4-H volunteers scheduled for March and May

BEDFORD – Indiana 4-H will host a virtual training session for volunteers titled “Clover Guardians: Confident, Prepared, and Unshakable.” The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday,…

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Watch party at the library: Preserve Smart

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library will host a “watch party” on Monday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The session, titled…

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