Childlessness on the rise for younger women, new data reveals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement shows a significant increase in the percentage of childless…

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Indiana Arts Commission awards over $2.4 million to support arts and culture across the state

INDIANA – The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that it has awarded nearly $2.44 million in grants to 345 nonprofit and public organizations throughout…

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Bloomington Youth Basketball seeks volunteer coaches

BLOOMINGTON – The Twin Lakes Recreation Center is looking for volunteer coaches for its Fall 2025 Youth Basketball season. The program runs from October 13…

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Task force formed to combat crisis of high production costs and plummeting corn prices

INDIANA – Facing their third consecutive year of net negative returns, U.S. corn growers are grappling with a severe economic crisis. In response, the National…

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Beef Checkoff Program faces renewed scrutiny over funding and producer concerns

INDIANA – The mandatory Beef Checkoff program is facing renewed criticism after allocating over $25 million in producer funds to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…

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Tickets now available for Big Ten Championship Game and Fan Fest

INDIANAPOLIS – Tickets for the 2025 Discover® Big Ten Football Championship Game are now on sale. The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium…

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Monroe County Master Gardeners to host Fall Fling Sept. 27

BLOOMINGTON — Gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone eager to bring more life to their landscapes are invited to the Fall Fling on Saturday, September 27,…

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Lawrence Circuit Court launches Little Free Courthouse Library

BEDFORD — A new chapter is beginning inside the Lawrence Circuit Court as Magistrate Anah Hewetson Gouty announced the launch of a Little Free Courthouse…

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Original song “Gingivitis” secures Persimmon Idol win for Josie Martin  

MITCHELL — Josie Martin of Bedford claimed the Adult Division title in this year’s WQRK and LiteFM Persimmon Idol competition, earning the $500 cash prize. When…

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Youngest competitor, Lucy Felts, strums her way to WQRK/LITEFM Persimmon Idol title

MITCHELL — At just 10 years old, Lucy Felts captured the Youth Division title in the WQRK and LiteFM Persimmon Idol competition, making her the youngest…

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