Gov. Braun strengthens early childhood learning with visit to Evansville childcare facility

EVANSVILLE — Governor Mike Braun today toured Carver Community Organization’s childcare facility in Evansville and continued a series of discussions with providers about strengthening early childhood learning…

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Resurrection Life Ministries to Host Free Back-to-School Bash in Mitchell

MITCHELL — Resurrection Life Ministries is inviting families to kick off the new school year with an afternoon of faith, fellowship and family fun during…

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Volunteers needed to help preserve historic Rose Hill Cemetery this August

BLOOMINGTON — Local history enthusiasts and community members are invited to lend a hand in preserving part of the city’s heritage this month. Organizers are…

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USDA opens new $410 million program to boost affordable, reliable rural electric energy

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Administrator Karl Elmshaeuser today announced $410 million available in the new Powering Affordable…

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Owen County jury convicts Quentin Porter Jr. of murder in 2024 Shooting Death

SPENCER — An Owen County jury has found Quentin Porter Jr. guilty of murder in the 2024 shooting death of 23-year-old Malik Sims, concluding a…

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Obituary: Tammy D. Henderson

August 14, 1972 – August 1, 2026 Tammy D. Henderson, 53, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Born August 14, 1972, she…

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Obituary: Timber Brooke Tarr

May 27, 1988 – July 30, 2026 Timber Brooke Tarr, 38, of Mitchell, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, following…

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Obituary: Randy Cohen Tarr

July 3, 1961 – July 25, 2026 Randy Cohen Tarr, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bedford, following a motor vehicle…

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Indiana launches Tax Amnesty 2026: Opportunity for taxpayers to clear past-due debt without penalty

INDIANA — Eligible taxpayers in Indiana now have a limited-time opportunity to settle outstanding state tax liabilities without paying accrued penalties, interest, or collection fees,…

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Spooky or silly, frightful or fun; When the fall winds blow, it’s time to make your scarecrow for 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows

WEST LAFAYETTE – Prophetstown State Park invites you to create your one-of-a-kind scarecrow for the 17th Annual Trail of Scarecrows, Oct. 1—Nov. 1. Support your local community, highlight…

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