Government
Nikeshia Fomby appointed to lead Public Engagement for Bloomington, expanding resident voice in city government
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has appointed Nikeshia Fomby, MBA, as its new Public Engagement Director, effective today. Fomby brings over two decades of experience…
Lawrence County roads closed due to flooding; Officials urge motorists to respect barricades
BEDFORD—Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder says several county roads in Lawrence County have been closed due to widespread flooding. In a statement released this morning, Sowder…
Indiana chosen for Nuclear Energy Planning by U.S. DOE, NGA
INDIANA—Indiana will expand its focus on leadership in advanced nuclear energy by hosting an in-state retreat to enhance nuclear energy education and engagement. The state…
Local farming organizations awarded funding to support food chain resiliency
INDIANA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to award $6,714,042 for…
Senator Eric Koch’s Williams Dam legislation signed by governor
STATEHOUSE— Gov. Mike Braun recently signed into law a bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to protect Williams Dam. Senate Enrolled Act 426 prohibits the Williams Dam…
Lawrence County Tax statements being mailed today, Spring installment due May 12
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Treasurer Penny Cobb has announced that the 2025 property tax statements will be mailed to residents starting today, Monday, April 7th….
Indiana Reproductive Health & Access Coalition Calls on House Education Committee Chair to hold Anti-Science Bill
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Reproductive Health & Access Coalition (IRHAC), a coalition of advocates and medical professionals working to protect and advance reproductive health in Indiana,…
Bloomington Common Council will meet on Wednesday, April 9
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council…
Bloomington Sidewalk Commitee will meet on April 12
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council Sidewalk Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 12, at noon. The meeting will be held in the…
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson releases statement on city’s fiber project, dissolution of AEG and GigaBitNow installation
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson issued the following statement regarding the City of Bloomington’s fiber project: “When our administration came into office last year, we…
