Government
City of Bedford issues permits for April
BEDFORD –Â According to a report released on May 5, 2025, the City of Bedford’s Building Department issued multiple permits in April 2025. Some notable permits…
Senators Banks, Hassan introduce the Veterans Opportunity Act of 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced the Veterans Opportunity Act, which would streamline VA programs that help veterans achieve economic…
Indiana expands prescribed fire capacity with new law
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun signed a new law on April 30th that expands Indiana’s capacity for prescribed fire. The legislation enhances a prescribed fire…
Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith honors fallen officers, deputies, and troopers
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith recognized fallen officers, deputies, and troopers at Friday’s 48th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at The Father’s House…
First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council meeting May 7
INDIANAPOLIS – The First Steps Interagency Coordinating Council will meet in person and via Zoom on May 7, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m….
Child flu deaths highest since 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the number of U.S. children who…
Free Legal Clinic offered for low-income residents in Brown County
BROWN CO. – River Valley Legal Aid and Pro Bono Indiana will provide free legal advice to the region’s low-income residents in Brown County. A…
Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane announces re-election bid
BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane announced his intention to seek a second term in office. “Serving as your sheriff has been the…
Law requires law enforcement to notify ICE of suspects believed to be in the country illegally
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1393 into law, mandating that law enforcement officers notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Former Indiana congressional candidate sentenced to federal prison for falsifying campaign finance records
INDIANAPOLIS— Gabriel Whitley, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release after pleading guilty…











