Secretary Rollins pens opinion piece in agri-pulse “American greatness depends on our great American farmers”

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins penned an opinion piece in Agri-Pulse emphasizing the essential role our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities play in powering the nation.  …

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City of Bloomington responds to workforce reduction at Novo

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is aware of the announced workforce reduction at Novo and recognizes the impact this will have on workers and…

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USDA declares Jackson, Scott and Bartholomew County a natural disaster area following 2025 Floods

SEYMOUR – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially designated Jackson County as a federal natural disaster area, opening the door for critical financial…

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New Indiana law set to expire non-citizen CDLs at midnight Wednesday

INDIANA – Approximately 2,000 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders in Indiana face an immediate deadline as a new state law is set to take effect….

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Bartholomew County deputies equip handheld translators to bridge language gaps

COLUMBUS – In a move to modernize community policing and enhance public safety, the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office has announced the acquisition of five state-of-the-art…

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Odon Town Council to host special meeting on proposed Tri-Township Fire District

ODON – The Odon Town Council has scheduled a special public meeting for Wednesday evening to deliberate on a significant restructuring of local emergency response:…

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Indiana opens applications for 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credits

INDIANA – The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) has officially opened the application window for the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Indiana non-profits…

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One Week Left: Indiana Officials urge residents to register to vote before April 6 deadline

LAWRENCE COUNTY – With the primary election cycle fast approaching, Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and Lawrence County Clerk Amy Voorhies are issuing a…

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Indiana ranks 3rd most dangerous for kids’ smartphones as new school ban looms

INDIANA — As Indiana schools prepare to implement one of the nation’s strictest “bell-to-bell” cellphone bans this fall, a startling new study suggests that the…

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Tax Deadline Approaching: IRS urges action to avoid costly penalties

INDIANA — As the April 15, 2026, tax deadline draws near, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a stark reminder to Hoosier taxpayers: filing…

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