Purdue University Board of Trustees meeting recap

WEST LAFAYETTE — The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Aug. 7) approved its 10-year capital projects plan, a strategic document running through 2037 that will inform…

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Paoli Driver nabbed at McDonald’s after driving head-on into traffic

MITCHELL — A Paoli man faces multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated with a prior conviction, after police intercepted an alleged drunk driver who struck…

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Heading Home secures $350,000 grant to launch ‘Streets to Stability’ homelessness initiative in South Central Indiana

BLOOMINGTON — Regional housing coalition Heading Home of South Central Indiana has secured a $350,000 grant from national nonprofit Community Solutions to fund the first…

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Navigating the ‘First Phone’ dilemma: How parents are finding a middle ground

INDIANA — As back-to-school shopping kicks into high gear, millions of parents across the country are reaching the same inevitable crossroads: determining when a child…

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Holiday World unveils $22 million ‘Cannonball!’ — America’s fastest water roller coaster coming in 2027

SANTA CLAUS — Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is making waves with the announcement of its largest single-attraction investment in park history: Cannonball!, a groundbreaking…

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Consumer Product Safety Commission issues major recalls for Amazon pull-string teething toys over severe choking hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal consumer safety regulators have issued major product recalls for multiple brands of pull-string silicone teething toys sold online through Amazon, warning…

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Underage drunk driver hits Bedford fire engine, multi-car crash ensuing

BEDFORD — A 20-year-old Bedford woman was arrested late Tuesday night after allegedly driving drunk and triggering a multi-vehicle pileup that damaged a city fire…

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Regional case-conferencing strategy cuts veteran homelessness by 70% in South Central Indiana

BLOOMINGTON — Veteran homelessness across South Central Indiana has dropped by 70% since October 2025, regional housing officials announced, hailing the milestone as a tangible…

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Monroe County Recovery Summit set for September 1–2 in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — Community leaders, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officials, and advocates will gather in Bloomington late this summer for the 2026 Monroe County Recovery Summit,…

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WellSpring to host open house for new Men’s House in Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE — WellSpring Center is inviting Morgan County residents, local leaders, and supporters to an Open House showcasing its new Men’s House on Wednesday, August…

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