Obituary: Melissa Dawn Kern

November 7, 1972 – April 14, 2026 Melissa Dawn Kern, 53, of Williams, passed away on April 14, 2026, at The RedcrestHospice House in Bloomington….

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Trooper Denk-Mundy receives 2025 Trooper of the District Award

JASPER  – On Tuesday, April 21, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott announced Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy has been selected as the 2025 “Trooper of the District.”…

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Safe Actions Save Lives: INDOT marks official start of 2026 construction and maintenance season, urges importance of driving safely in work zones

INDIANA – Earlier today, the Indiana Department of Transportation officially recognized National Work Zone Awareness Week as both maintenance and construction projects begin across the Hoosier…

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Welfare check at Bedford motel leads to domestic battery and strangulation arrest

BEDFORD — A welfare check at a local motel on Sunday evening resulted in the arrest of a man on felony charges after a woman…

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Adventure Awaits: Kid City Quest Summer Camp now open for middle school registration

BLOOMINGTON— Middle school students looking for an active and social summer have a new destination as registration officially opens for Kid City Quest. Designed specifically…

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Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses

NATIONWIDE – The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider…

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Mitchell man faces felony charges after allegedly pointing rifle at passing workers

MITCHELL — A Mitchell man is facing multiple criminal charges following a weekend confrontation where he allegedly threatened two young men with a firearm after…

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Gov. Mike Braun takes action to ban street camping; Connect homeless Hoosiers to help

INDIANA â€“ Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed SEA 285, legislation establishing a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter,…

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Cleaning Up Lunch

INDIANA – Recently, while sitting in the cafeteria during fourth, third, and first-grade lunch, I noticed how many children were drinking dye-laden beverages, eating candy…

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ISP Trooper Tanner Hurley receives three awards

KNOX COUNTY – Earlier today, April 21, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott presented Trooper Tanner Hurley with the following prestigious awards:  Life Award – Trooper Hurley…

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