Government
Lifelong Martin County resident Steve Deckard named Philanthropist of the Year
SHOALS — Steve Deckard, publisher of the Shoals News and a fixture of the Martin County community, was honored as the Philanthropist of the Year…
Major safety recalls issued for Mercedes, Ford, BMW, and Tesla Cybertruck
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a new series of safety recalls, affecting a wide range of vehicles, including luxury…
Bedford building activity heats up in October with same-day permit approvals
BEDFORD — Bedford’s local building activity showed strong momentum in October, with the Building Department reporting swift processing times for all construction-related permits issued in…
City of Bloomington provides emergency support Hoosier Hills Food Bank as SNAP benefits pause during federal shutdown
BLOOMINGTON —The City of Bloomington is providing $46,000 in emergency funding to Hoosier Hills Food Bank (HHFB) to help sustain food access for residents across south-central Indiana…
Bedford Fire Pension Board sets November meeting
BEDFORD – The Bedford Fire Pension Board has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, November 10th. The meeting will be held at The Company Concourse,…
Registration open for inaugural defense sector report at WestGate Academy
WESTGATE@CRANE – Registration is now officially open for the Southern Indiana Business Report’s inaugural event, State of the Region: Defense Sector. The forum, hosted by…
No Safe Level: Officials urge vigilance against lead exposure
NATIONWIDE – Health authorities are strongly emphasizing that no level of lead exposure is safe, and residents must be vigilant in looking out for early…
Condemnation mounts over political reshaping of IU Board and dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion
BLOOMINGTON – A forceful resolution, identified as H 3062, has been issued, strongly condemning Governor Mike Braun for his actions regarding the Indiana University Board…
First Steps Interagency Coordination Council will meet on November 5
INDIANAPOLIS – The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council’s next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET. The meeting…
Indiana Childcare Crisis Deepens: 30,000 children on waitlist as FSSA freezes new vouchers until 2027
INDIANA — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced that no new state childcare vouchers will be issued in 2026 due to…
