Governor Braun announces new partnerships providing high school students a direct path to their future

INDIANAPOLIS— Governor Mike Braun announced on Wednesday that new partnerships with higher education, business, industry, and the Indiana National Guard will more efficiently connect Indiana…

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Indiana Chamber Comments on State’s new effort to aid high school students’ future goals

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Vanessa Green Sinders comments on the state’s new initiative – announced today by Governor Mike Braun and Secretary…

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Senators Banks, Cruz introduce legislation to expand education options for military families

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act. This legislation allows military families to…

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Money Management Basics: Teaching kids to be financially responsible

INDIANA – As working adults, many of us probably look forward to one specific day of the week – “payday.”  We understand the importance of…

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Man arrested for OWI and marijuana possession in highway sign crash.

BEDFORD– A man from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was arrested early Monday morning on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), controlled substance, OWI…

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Senator Jim Banks introduces the College Admissions Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the College Admissions Accountability Act. The bill would create a Special Inspector General to investigate racial discrimination…

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Stars baseball team will host annual Stars vs. Cancer Game to benefit Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services Apr. 28

BEDFORD– The Bedford North Lawrence (BNL) Stars baseball team is set to host its 11th annual Stars vs. Cancer game on April 28, aiming to…

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Bedford woman arrested on OWI, child neglect charges after near-collision

BEDFORD– A Bedford woman was arrested early Monday morning on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), OWI endangerment, OWI controlled substance, and neglect…

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5th Street in Oolitic to close temporarily on April 8 for utility construction

OOLITIC- Due to utility construction on Tuesday, April 8th, 5th Street in Oolitic, from Lafayette Avenue to Hoosier Avenue, will be closed from 9 a.m….

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Man arrested after fight over coffee creamer turns violent

BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing a charge of domestic battery resulting in serious bodily injury, a Level 5 felony, following an altercation over…

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