Indiana literacy rates increase for fifth consecutive year

INDIANA – For the fifth consecutive year, Hoosier students continue to achieve gains on the Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment. Following a historic jump…

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Beloved facility dog Millie retires after nearly a decade at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital

INDIANA — After nearly ten years of bringing comfort, joy, and therapeutic progress to young patients, Millie, a golden retriever facility dog at Peyton Manning…

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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…

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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…

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41 candidates named for 2026–27 National FFA Officer Team ahead of 99th National Convention

INDIANAPOLIS — Forty-one FFA members from across the United States and Puerto Rico have earned the honor of running for national office, launching an intensive…

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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…

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Dine for a cause: Support Mary Beth after house fire

BEDFORD — The community is invited to enjoy a meal while supporting Mary Beth at a “Dine N’ Donate” Fundraiser on Friday, August 21. The…

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It’s more than a bite: A West Nile virus Q&A

INDIANA – IU Health Bloomington Infectious Disease specialist Tom Hrisomalos, MD, shares helpful tips below about West Nile virus (WNV). What is WNV? WNV is…

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Schneck Medical Center earns top national rankings, magnet designation, and leadership honors

SEYMOUR — Schneck Medical Center is celebrating a wave of major national accolades. The Seymour-based healthcare system recently earned top marks from Forbes, secured its…

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Martin County Revolving Loan Fund accepting business applications

SHOALS — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has officially opened applications for its Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program, a community-driven financial initiative designed…

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