Arts Commission invests $2.3M to strengthen communities through art and creativity

INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced it has awarded $2,353,529.63 to 324 nonprofit and public entities to fund arts organizations and arts projects around…

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Indiana Landmarks unveils exclusive behind-the-scenes access to West Baden Springs Hotel

WEST BADEN SPRINGS — Historic preservation organization Indiana Landmarks is inviting visitors to go beyond the legendary 200-foot domed atrium at the historic West Baden…

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Grillo’s Pickles celebrates grand opening of $54 million facility in Taylorsville

TAYLORSVILLE — Boston-based Grillo’s Pickles officially cut the ribbon on its new $54 million manufacturing facility in Bartholomew County, marking a major expansion for the…

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Indiana State Police Jasper District welcomes newly appointed detective

JASPER – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott promoted Senior Trooper Hunter Manning from the Evansville District to serve as a Detective at the Jasper District,…

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Lawrence County EMA submits state events report, sets Persimmon Festival safety meeting, and announces weather radio pickup

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lawrence County emergency officials briefed the Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning on key public safety initiatives, including annual state compliance filings, upcoming…

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Boys & Girls Club seeks community support for annual Back-to-School Bash

BEDFORD — As the new school year approaches, many families in Lawrence County are facing the challenge of purchasing the school supplies their children need…

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Jasper’s new $9.4 million aquatic center earns global recognition as 2026 ‘Dream Design’

JASPER — The Jasper Municipal Pool has gained international acclaim after being named a 2026 Dream Design winner by Aquatics International Magazine. The award places…

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Monroe County to clear Thomson Property Encampment as unhoused residents face systemic housing barriers

BLOOMINGTON — Monroe County officials are taking initial legal steps to clear a long-standing encampment on the county-owned Thomson “power line” property off Rogers Street,…

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Gov. Braun transforming rural health through regional collaboration, grant dollars  

INDIANA — Eight regions across Indiana have applied for a combined $120 million in Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) grants, a centerpiece of Gov. Mike…

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Monroe County ditches Flock cameras, citing privacy concerns

BLOOMINGTON — Another Indiana municipality is moving to get rid of its license plate-reading cameras amid growing privacy concerns. Monroe County voted to cancel its…

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