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Silver Alert canceled for missing Morgan County man
December 9, 2025
INDIANA – The Statewide Silver Alert issued for a missing Morgan County man has been canceled. William Duncan The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the disappearance of W...
White River Humane Society launches “Deck the Halls” holiday fundraiser
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — The White River Humane Society is inviting the community to help brighten the shelter this season through its annual “Deck the Halls” fundraiser, a campaign that directly supports hom...
Competition heats up as Bloomington prepares to crown its trivia champion
December 9, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Local brainpower will be on full display again next year as Bloomington Parks and Recreation launches its 2026 citywide Trivia Series, culminating in a championship showdown on Decemb...
Senator Banks greatful Indiana National Guard is in Washington, D.C.
December 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Saturday, approximately 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, D.C., to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission as part of President Trump’s “Make A...
Senator Banks grateful Indiana National Guard is in Washington, D.C.
December 9, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On Saturday, approximately 300 Indiana National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, D.C., to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission as part of President Trump’s “Make A...
New state law requires changes to Bloomington’s residential building permitting process
December 9, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department will have a new permitting process for Class 2 structures and any accessory structures on l...
Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County announces Winter Break Camps for K–12 students
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — The Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County is expanding its holiday programming this year with Winter Break Camps offered through both the Teen Center and the main Club, giving families...
FDA announces salad dressing recall: Thousands of gallons sold in 27 states may contain plastic
December 9, 2025
INDIANA – A massive recall is underway for thousands of gallons of salad dressings and condiments distributed across 27 states, including Indiana, and one international location due to potenti...
Seymour to host public meeting on O’Brien Street Reconstruction Phase 1
December 9, 2025
SEYMOUR — The City of Seymour will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, to discuss Phase 1 of the upcoming O’Brien Street Reconstruction Project. The meeting will take place fr...
Jason Flickner named executive director of Indiana Forest Alliance
December 9, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The Board of Directors of the Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) announces the hiring of its new Executive Director, Jason Flickner. Jason Flickner Flickner brings a wealth of environ...