Animal Welfare Conference to be Held in Indianapolis April 17-18

INDIANAPOLIS – Many hundreds of volunteers and professionals who love and care for companion animals will gather for the 7th annual Indiana Animal Welfare Conference…

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Indianapolis librarian, among honorees of prestigious I Love My Librarian Award

INDIANAPOLIS – The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the 2026 winners of the annual I Love My Librarian Award, including Mahasin Ameen from Indiana University, Indianapolis. The highly prestigious award recognizes the outstanding…

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Family of 7-year-old files $10M lawsuit against Jennings County Schools

NEW ALBANY — One day after a jury convicted 16-year-old Landon Doty for the repeated rape of a nonverbal classmate, the victim’s family filed a…

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Bedford City Utilities announces tentative fire hydrant flushing schedule; Residents advised of potential water discoloration

BEDFORD – The following is a tentative schedule for fire hydrant flushing for the City of Bedford. The schedule is subject to change if each…

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Navigating Social Security: Key resources for caregivers and families

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For many, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is a lifelong companion, providing a safety net from birth through retirement. However, navigating the…

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Mortgage rates hit 7-month high as war in Iran rattles housing market

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. mortgage rates surged for the fifth consecutive week, reaching their highest point since September 2025 as the economic ripples of the…

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CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring

ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…

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Indiana moves to ban Callery pear trees to protect local ecosystems

INDIANA — Indiana is taking decisive action to curb the spread of the Callery pear, a popular but destructive invasive tree species that has begun…

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McDonald’s revamps value strategy with new “Under $3” menu and $4 breakfast deal

INDIANA — McDonald’s USA announced a significant shift in its affordability strategy Thursday, unveiling a new “Under $3” menu designed to provide more “choice and…

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“Hello, World”: Artemis II crew shares first breathtaking views from deep space

HOUSTON, TX — As they hurtle toward the Moon at thousands of miles per hour, the four astronauts of the Artemis II mission have sent…

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