Lawrence County Probation seeks to utilize existing local infrastructure to provide safe, “user-friendly” spaces for youth

LAWRENCE CO. — The Lawrence County Probation Department has formally requested permission to participate in the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program, a move aimed at…

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Honor on the Road: Veterans affairs officer highlights specialized license plate options for veterans

INDIANA — Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Officer Brad Bough, during the commissioners’ meeting this morning, highlighted that the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) is…

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Indiana labor force outpaces nation as unemployment rate drops to 3.5%

INDIANA — New data released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) paints a picture of a resilient Hoosier economy. As of December…

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Battle over “Hunter’s Law”: Indiana lawmakers weigh repeal of diabetes protections

INDIANA — A high-stakes legislative battle is unfolding at the Statehouse as Indiana lawmakers consider repealing a landmark law that protects students with diabetes. While…

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Governor Mike Braun fills three judicial vacancies

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today announced he has made selections to fill three judicial vacancies. Joshua McMahan, Kevin McDaniel, and Elliott McKinnis have been appointed…

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Transgender advocates provide visual opposition to school toilet ban in the senate; 1,000+ signatures to be delivered to Senator Rodric Bray

INDIANA — On Tuesday, January 27, at 1:30 p.m., a group of transgender advocates will gather at the Senate Chamber in the Statehouse to protest Senate Bill…

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Bedford trash collection to resume Tuesday; Monday routes picked up Jan. 27

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford says trash collection service will resume on Tuesday, with residents asked to place their containers at the curb on…

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Indiana Senator Eric Koch strengthens ties with Canadian economic leaders

INDIANA — State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) met with high-ranking Canadian diplomats on Monday, January 26, to reaffirm the robust economic partnership between the State…

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City of Bloomington further delays sanitation services; Revised pickup schedule announced

BLOOMINGTON– Due to continued impacts from the winter weather event “Fern,” including dangerously low wind chill temperatures, the City of Bloomington will delay sanitation services…

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President Trump and Governor Braun Issue Emergency Declarations as Winter Storm Fern cripples Indiana

INDIANA — In a swift, coordinated response to one of the most expansive winter storms in recent history, both President Donald Trump and Indiana Governor…

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