Government
Lawrence County commissioners approve renewal for Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a contract renewal for the Lawrence County Health Department to continue its Suicide and Overdose Fatality Review program….
Lawrence County Commissioners weigh bids for countywide ambulance coverage
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Commissioners received two formal proposals for countywide ambulance service during their Tuesday morning meeting, opening bids from incumbent provider IU…
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission sets August 13 meeting agenda
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is scheduled to convene on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The public meeting will take…
Governor Braun urges Hoosiers to prepare for potential severe weather this weekÂ
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today encouraged Hoosiers to take simple steps to prepare their families and protect their property as parts of Indiana could see severe…
Defamation suit, special election petition escalate disputed Bartholomew County Council Primary
COLUMBUS — A razor-thin Republican primary for the Bartholomew County Council District 2 seat has escalated into a protracted legal battle involving a petition for…
Indiana literacy rates increase for fifth consecutive year
INDIANA –Â For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump…
President Trump signs Executive Order overhauling childhood vaccine recommendations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing new “Gold Standard Childhood Vaccine Recommendations,” scaling back the number of routine immunizations…
Two former Indiana BMV employees charged in bribery scheme involving hundreds of fake driving tests
INDIANAPOLIS — An investigation by the Indiana Office of Inspector General (OIG), supported by the Indiana State Police and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV),…
Farmland values reach record $4,500 per acre as skyrocketing land costs divide farm economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. agricultural land values reached another all-time high in 2026, bolstering balance sheets for established landowners while placing extreme pressure on tenant…
State Department revokes over 175,000 visas in aggressive immigration enforcement push
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. State Department announced Monday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office, marking a…
