USDA is now accepting applications for Rural Businesses and Community Development Projects

INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it is making $27.7 million in grants available through the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG). This…

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12-year-old makes history as first in Indiana to receive novel gene therapy for rare blood disorder

INDIANAPOLIS – Elin Lewis, a 12-year-old from Greenwood, has made history as the first patient in the state to receive a groundbreaking, FDA-approved gene therapy for…

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FDA releases guide to outsmart poison ivy and other toxic plants this summer

INDIANA — As warmer weather drives millions of Americans outdoors, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a comprehensive safety consumer update to…

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Alex Palou makes history, seizes pole position for 110th running of the Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS — The 33-car field is officially locked in for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Defending race champion and four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou…

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The Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Board of Health has issued a public notice for its upcoming regularly scheduled meeting this week. The board will convene…

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Gotta Catch ‘Em All: How One Bedford family is sparking a real-world Pokémon adventure

BEDFORD — If you’ve noticed groups of people intensely staring into the bushes at Murray Forest Park around 4:00 p.m. lately, don’t panic. They aren’t…

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Purdue University confers Drew Brees and Tim Cahill with honorary doctorates at spring ceremonies

WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University awarded honorary doctorates to two distinguished Boilermaker alumni in business and aerospace engineering during the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies, May…

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Up to $100,000 available from IDEM Community Recycling Grant Program

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) today announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and…

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Indiana Comptroller Elise Nieshalla launches new dashboard tracking federal spending in state

STATEHOUSE – Today, the Indiana State Comptroller’s Office announced the launch of a new Federal Funding Expenditures Dashboard on the Indiana Transparency Portal (ITP) that shows Hoosiers…

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Greencastle man arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor

CLAY COUNTY – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation in February 2026, after receiving information that a female juvenile had been sexually abused in Clay…

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