Government
CDC emphasizes critical role of schools in youth health and academic success
INDIANA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting the foundational role school environments play in shaping the long-term physical, mental, and…
Monroe County Board of Health to hold public meeting Thursday
BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Board of Health will host its upcoming public meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, to discuss local public health operations…
Senator Koch: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships
STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of…
Local municipalities declare emergency orders following severe weather, derecho in Indiana
INDIANA — Following Governor Mike Braun’s statewide disaster emergency declaration on August 13, a growing number of municipalities in Central and Northwest Indiana have issued…
Monroe County officials weigh early closure of Powerline Camp after gunfire incidents
BLOOMINGTON — Tensions are mounting at the Monroe County-owned Thomson property off South Rogers Street following a second report of gunfire in just one week….
Social Security’s Ticket to Work program offers free career support and financial safeguards for disability beneficiaries
INDIANA — Social Security disability recipients looking to enter or re-enter the workforce have access to specialized assistance through the federal Ticket to Work Program,…
Flock safety mandates platform changes following backlash over license plate reader abuses
INDIANA — Automated license plate reader company Flock Safety announced Thursday a series of mandatory system updates designed to curb law enforcement abuse and ease…
EWG releases 2026 ‘Clean Fifteen’ and ‘Dirty Dozen’ produce lists
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers looking to reduce their pesticide exposure without straining their grocery budgets have an updated guide for the produce aisle. The Environmental…
Senator Banks backs Governor Braun’s Emergency Declaration request
INDIANA — Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) announced his support of Governor Mike Braun’s request for a Presidential Emergency Declaration following recent severe weather that caused historic flooding, tornadoes, and…
Bloomington Common Council to hold four-night departmental budget hearings for 2027 proposed budget
BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council will begin its annual review of the proposed 2027 municipal budget this week, hosting four nights of departmental hearings…
