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 – 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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Houchin celebrates House passage of Rural Broadband Protection Act, Bill headed to President’s desk

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) today celebrated House passage of S. 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act. Rep. Houchin sponsored the House companion bill, which…

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Bloomfield man charged with theft after rental equipment ends up buried in mud

BEDFORD— A Greene County man is facing a felony theft charge in Lawrence County after a rented construction attachment went missing and was allegedly held…

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Yellowwood State Forest expands with 122-acre acquisition in Brown County

BROWN COUNTY — Indiana’s natural landscape is growing as state leaders announced Tuesday the acquisition of 122.4 acres in northwest Brown County, officially expanding the…

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Trooper Dawson Patrick awarded Bronze Star for heroic rescue

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Police held their annual awards and recognition ceremony in Indianapolis this morning. The ceremony publicly recognized the achievements and accomplishments…

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Indiana State Police Honors 2025 Dispatcher of the Year

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott has announced Brianna “Bri” Wright as the 2025 Dispatcher of the Year. Bri, a dispatcher at the…

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