Lawrence County travel advisory downgraded to a watch

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County travel advisory has been downgraded to a “Watch” status as of January 6, 2025, indicating that current conditions threaten…

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Public meeting on future police headquarters rescheduled due to weather

BLOOMINGTON – The public meeting to discuss considerations for the future Bloomington Police Department (BPD) headquarters, initially scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, has been canceled due…

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Orleans residential trash pickup will be delayed due to weather conditions

ORLEANS – Due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions, residential trash in Orleans will be delayed by one day as road conditions allow.  Please place material at the curb based on the one-day delay collection schedule.  For the latest service updates, visit www.rumpke.com.

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ISP investigating fatal shooting in rural Vermillion County 

VERMILLION CO. – Vermillion County Sheriff Mike Holcamp has requested detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post to investigate a shooting that occurred on…

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Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters extinguish vehicle fire

MONROE CO. – On Sunday, January 5th, in the afternoon, Monroe Fire Protection District Engine 23 and Battalion 29 quickly responded to a vehicle fire…

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Indiana challenges new federal rule that pushes Hoosiers further away from owning their own home 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards…

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2025 Indiana State Fair Queen crowned

INDIANAPOLIS – Pilar Bravo, Miss Marion County 2025, was crowned the 66th Miss Indiana State Fair on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds…

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Garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington sparks extensive emergency response

WASHINGTON – A garage fire on Shannon Street in Washington prompted a large-scale emergency response on Sunday afternoon, as multiple agencies worked to contain the…

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Hoosier Housing Experiences & Conditions Photovoice Project aims to raise awareness of Indiana’s housing crisis

INDIANA – Indiana residents are being called upon to share their personal experiences with the state’s housing crisis through a unique initiative to improve understanding…

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Obituary: James ‘Jim’ D. Webb

James ‘Jim’ D. Webb, 89, of Orleans, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born in Orleans, IN, and was…

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