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Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recall wave impacting Ford, Volkswagen, Kia, and More
February 2, 2026
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of vehicle recalls as of early February 2026, spanning nearly every sector of the automotive i...
Death investigation underway after early morning house fire
February 2, 2026
JENNINGS COUNTY – Early this morning, Detectives with the Indiana State Police and Jennings County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the death of a North Vernon man after a house fire was ...
Partial government shutdown enters third day as lawmakers push for resolution
February 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal government remains in a state of partial paralysis this Monday as a funding lapse enters its third day, leaving thousands of federal employees in limbo and critical a...
Indiana gas prices plunge as national average holds steady
February 2, 2026
INDIANA — Hoosier drivers are seeing significant relief at the pump this week as Indiana leads the nation in falling gasoline prices. According to the latest GasBuddy survey of 3,271 stations acros...
Banks launches statewide survey on law enforcement support
February 2, 2026
INDIANA – U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) is calling on his constituents to weigh in on the state of policing in America, asserting that effective representation in the nation’s capital begins with...
Delta Dental invests in Indiana’s dental workforce through scholarships, loan relief
February 2, 2026
INDIANA – As part of continued investment in the future of oral health, Delta Dental of Indiana and the Delta Dental Foundation are partnering again to support dentists and dental hygienists throug...
Martinsville firefighter injured as crews battle fifth major fire in 48 Hours
February 2, 2026
MARTINSVILLE — A string of intense fire activity in Morgan County continued Friday night as a residential structure fire on West Harrison Street left one firefighter injured and a local resident wi...
Final Call: Candidate filing deadline is Friday at noon
February 2, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — The clock is ticking for those still considering a run for office. Prospective candidates are reminded that the absolute deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the primary n...
Indiana State Police requested to investigate death at St. Joseph County Jail
February 2, 2026
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY – The St. Joseph County Police Department has requested that the Indiana State Police investigate after an inmate at the St. Joseph County Jail was found unresponsive in his c...
Bedford Chamber of Commerce announces new date for upcoming Lunch & Learn
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD – The Bedford Chamber of Commerce has announced a new date for its upcoming Lunch & Learn program focused on Canva, a popular design platform used by businesses to create marketing ...