Government

City of Bedford offices announce Memorial Day closure, changes to trash and bus services

BEDFORD—City officials have announced that all Bedford City offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Residents relying on…

Bloomington Housing Authority offers eviction prevention assistance

BLOOMINGTON—The Bloomington Housing Authority (BHA) offers an Eviction Prevention Fund to help individuals and families stay home. This program provides one-time emergency financial assistance to…

205 child sex abuse offenders arrested in FBI-led nationwide crackdown, including four in the Southern District of Indiana

INDIANA – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex…

Counties grapples with attorney shortage, explores new legal service models

INDIANA – A significant attorney shortage is impacting Indiana, with 49 of the state’s 92 counties identified as “legal deserts” – areas where access to…

Dubois County weighs INDOT proposal to transfer control of US 231 segments

DUBOIS CO. – Officials in Dubois County are currently evaluating a proposal from the Indiana Department of Transportation that could see the county assume control…

Paoli Police update council on training & community outreach

PAOLI—The Paoli Town Council received updates from the police department regarding officer training and community engagement at its meeting on May 6, 2025. Assistant…

City of Bloomington Sustainability expands Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting grant program to include battery energy storage systems for nonprofits

BLOOMINGTON — The City of Bloomington Department of Economic and Sustainable Development (ESD) is expanding its annual Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) program to subsidize battery energy…