Pet experts issue warning over hazardous barbecue foods this grilling season

INDIANA – As families fire up the grill for backyard cookouts and outdoor gatherings as the Labor Day holiday approaches, pet experts and veterinary organizations…

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Bedford Community Band to wrap up summer season with free performance at Thornton Park

BEDFORD — Music lovers in Lawrence County are invited to enjoy one final outdoor performance of the summer as the Bedford Community Band hosts its…

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Indiana State Police partnering with federal authorities in multi-state “Operation Highway Shield” commercial vehicle safety sweep

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the Department…

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Secretary Rollins proclaims National Farmers Market Week; Calls on Americans to support local farmers and ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed a proclamation (PDF, 365 KB) recognizing National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8, 2026, calling on Americans…

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Senators Banks, Booker introduce Prescription Information Modernization Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Prescription Information Modernization Act to allow drug manufacturers to distribute prescribing information electronically while preserving the…

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Janie Woods Hodge, a pioneer of Indianapolis children’s television, dies at 93

INDIANA — Janie Woods Hodge, the broadcasting pioneer who captivated central Indiana children for over two decades as the warm and engaging host of Popeye…

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Keep pets safe during summer heat: Tips to protect your four-legged friends

INDIANA — As temperatures continue to climb across southern Indiana, pet owners are encouraged to take extra precautions to keep their furry family members safe…

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Hoosier Hills Credit Union awards 18 students with ‘Pay it Forward’ scholarship

BEDFORD — On Tuesday, August 4, Hoosier Hills Credit Union announced its 2026 “Pay it Forward” scholarship recipients. To be eligible for this scholarship, recipients…

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Leading robocall buster Attorney General Todd Rokita calls for stronger federal rules to combat illegal robocalls and scams 

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other state attorneys general are calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to…

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Old Farmer’s Almanac releases 2026 first frost forecast for Indiana

INDIANA – Summer is coming to an end, and residents are looking ahead to crisp autumn mornings, fall foliage, and seasonal traditions. However, the approaching…

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