Senator Jim Banks announces new small arms range in Terre Haute for state’s National Guard

COLUMBIA CITY – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after the Air Force announced a $13 million investment to build a small arms…

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Governor Mike Braun and Indiana General Assembly deliever historic property tax relief

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Governor Mike Braun released the following statement on Senate Bill 1: “This is historic property tax relief. Senate Bill 1 cuts property taxes for…

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Drunk teens in stolen vehicle crash on I-65, one hospitalized

BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Bartholomew County authorities are investigating a Friday night crash involving intoxicated teenagers in a stolen vehicle, which resulted in one person being…

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Columbus Police investigate break-in and vandalism at The LEX

COLUMBUS—Columbus police are investigating a break-in and vandalism last week at The LEX, a dynamic space near the Bartholomew County Public Library. The LEX is…

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Bedford woman arrested following alleged assault at local restaurant

BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested on Friday, April 11th, following an alleged physical altercation at the Wings and Rings restaurant on John Williams…

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Austin man arrested following investigation into a report of an injured child

AUSTIN – An Austin man was arrested on Friday, April 11th, following an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into allegations of battery to a child….

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Sylvan Lake idle speed restrictions for motorized watercraft lifted

SYLVAN LAKE – The emergency order restricting watercraft to idle speed on Sylvan Lake has been rescinded, and normal boating operations may resume.  The emergency…

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Bloomington Chamber now accepting nominations for the 2025 Women Excel Bloomington Awards

BLOOMINGTON—The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 15th Annual Women Excel Bloomington (WEB) Awards. Each year,…

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Mitchell man found with more than 10 grams of meth in his vehicle is arrested

MITCHELL – A Mitchell man was arrested on Wednesday, April 9th, after allegedly being found in possession of more than 10 grams of methamphetamine. According…

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Obituary: Annette M. Pridemore

November 22, 1959 – April 12, 2025 Annette M. Pridemore, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Indiana University Health Hospice House….

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