Government
Mitchell City Council calls special meeting to consider State Road 60 annexation
MITCHELL — The City of Mitchell Common Council has scheduled a special meeting for later this month to consider the annexation of two properties into…
Indiana lowers minimum driving age to 16 starting July 1
INDIANA — Teenagers across Indiana are getting a green light to hit the road a little sooner this summer. Starting July 1, young Hoosiers will…
Assistant Chief Joe Kelly appointed next Brownstown Police Chief amid force reorganization
BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County seat will have a familiar face at the helm of its police force this summer. In a 3-0 vote during…
Houchin announces winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
INDIANA — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s winners are: First Place: “Teal Flowers” by Olivia Briscoe, Salem…
Senators Banks, Kim introduce Bipartisan Bill To ensure firefighters receive medical coverage for Parkinson’s Disease
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Parkinson’s Protection for Firefighters Act to add Parkinson’s Disease to the list of recognized health conditions for federal…
Oolitic Town Council schedules executive session for July 1
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council will convene for an executive session next month to consult with legal counsel. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,…
Governor Braun welcomes $138M Boston Scientific Distribution Operation to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Boston Scientific Corporation will establish a new global medical device distribution facility in Plainfield, creating up to…
Koch: Immigration enforcement bill signed into law
STATEHOUSE — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that addresses illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor on Tuesday….
City of Bloomington and community partners invite residents to 2026 Juneteenth Celebration
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, in partnership with Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute (AAAI), and Food Truck…
Social Security phasing out paper checks: What beneficiaries need to know
INDIANA — The era of the paper Social Security check is officially drawing to a close. Under federal law and Executive Order 14247, federal benefits…
