Government
Police will uphold fireworks laws in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY— Police officers want the public to be responsible and enjoy the 4th of July holiday. On July 4, the state-allowed fireworks hours start…
July 1 ends Happy Hour
INDIANA – Starting Monday, July 1, there will be no more “Happy Hours” at bars. Instead, bars can offer customers drink specials several hours a…
Healthy Indiana Plan could be in jeopardy after Judge rules against charging POWER Account premiums
INDIANA – The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which provides hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers with health insurance, could be in jeopardy after a Washington, D.C….
Rep. Banks introduces Conscience Protection Act
WASHINGTON— Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the Conscience Protection Act, which would protect healthcare providers from being forced to participate in induced abortions or similar procedures that violate their…
Secured School Safety Grant application deadline is July 1, 2024
INDIANA – Monday, July 1, at 4:30 p.m., is the application deadline for the Fiscal Year 2025 Secured School Safety Grant (FY25 SSSG). No late…
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Attorney General Todd Rokita seek execution date for convicted murderer
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that he and Attorney General Todd Rokita are seeking the resumption of executions in Indiana prisons —…
Bicentennial Gateway construction contracts approved
BLOOMINGTON– The Bicentennial gateway, which will welcome people to Bloomington from the city’s north side, is scheduled for completion in late 2024. The Board of Park Commissioners reviewed…
Indiana May 2024 Employment Report
INDIANA— According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate in May was 3.7%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for May…
City of Bedford moving forward to fix 16th Stret after water main break
BEDFORD – The water main break on 16th Street caused undetermined damage to the road. City officials have met with INDOT and are working to…
Traveling Town Hall with Mayor Kerry Thomson scheduled for July 10
BLOOMINGTON— Mayor Kerry Thomson will host the next Traveling Town Hall on Tuesday, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Lutheran…