Indiana lawmakers move to require parental consent for teens on social media following tragic death

INDIANA — Following a week of emotional testimony and a push from Governor Mike Braun, Indiana lawmakers have passed an amended bill aimed at drastically…

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Conservation advocates gather at Statehouse, Call for solutions to protect birds and their habitats 

INDIANAPOLIS – On Tuesday, February 17, Audubon members and conservation experts gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to hear from Governor Mike Braun and meet with…

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“The People’s Hearing”: Hoosiers gather to confront Data Center expansion and utility hikes

INDIANAPOLIS — Frustrated by a lack of legislative action, a coalition of residents, experts, and lawmakers will convene at the Indiana State Library next Tuesday…

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Applications open for Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding for Bloomington agencies

BLOOMINGTON  – The City of Bloomington Common Council’s Jack Hopkins Social Services Funding Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle. This year, the…

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USDA takes action to lower food costs and strengthen the supply chain through proposed changes to line speed rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork establishments operating under…

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City of Mitchell launches new website with online bill pay and other services

MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell has launched a new official website aimed at making municipal services more accessible to residents. City officials said the…

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Manufacturing Growth: E&H Tubing expands into Salem with multi-million dollar investment

SALEM — A historic industrial site in Washington County is getting a new lease on life. E&H Tubing, a Jackson County-based manufacturer of mechanical steel…

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Senator Eric Koch’s constitutional amendment heads to voters

STATEHOUSE — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat…

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“They Are All Preventable”: DCS report highlights rise in child maltreatment deaths across Indiana

INDIANA — The release of the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) 2024 Annual Report has cast a somber light on the state’s ongoing struggle…

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New Tribute: Harriet Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” honored on new USPS Forever Stamps

INDIANA — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new addition to its 2026 collection, celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Powers,…

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