Government
Lawrence County urges residents to report storm, flood damage immediately
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Emergency Management is calling on all residents to report any storm or flood damage they have incurred as soon as possible….
Domestic Violence Coalition report reveals extent of local impact and support provided
BEDFORD – Joe Diebert of the Domestic Violence Coalition presented a comprehensive report to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning, detailing how $30,000 in…
Governor Braun positions Indiana as a leader on rare Earth elements, manage water resources responsibly
INDIANAPOLIS – Today is Earth Day, and Governor Mike Braun signed executive orders to position Indiana as a national leader in rare earth element recovery and…
Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for the Eastern Region
MILWAUKEE, WI — USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced Gordie Blum will serve as acting regional forester for the Eastern Region, effective May 1, 2025. Blum will…
CDC Report: US Emergency Departments treat a firearm injury every 30 minutes
INDIANA – A stark new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals the alarming frequency of firearm injuries treated in emergency…
Millions of borrowers face wage garnishment as student loan defaults head to collections
INDIANA – Starting May 5th, the Department of Education will resume involuntary collection efforts on defaulted federal student loans, potentially impacting millions of borrowers through…
Oolitic Town Council will meet in special session on Wednesday
OOLITIC – The Oolitic Town Council will meet in a special session on Wednesday, April 23. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the…
Indiana529 surpasses 450,000 accounts
INDIANA – Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott announced on Monday that the Indiana529 Savings Plans have surpassed 450,000 funded accounts. “It’s a testament to the…
Governor Braun directs flags to be flown at half-staff statewide
INDIANA– Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff statewide as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis….
President Trump directs flags flown at half-staff for Pope Francis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump on Monday directed all federal and state flags to fly at half-staff in commemoration of Pope Francis, who died at…
