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Purdue University computational biologist uses big data, AI and math to find patterns in cancer
December 12, 2025
WEST LAFAYETTE — With recent advances, cancer research now generates vast amounts of information. The data could help researchers detect patterns in cancer cells and stop their growth, but the shee...
Governor Braun affirms commitment to utility ratepayers with new IURC appointees
December 12, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, Governor Mike Braun announced three appointments to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), the administrative agency that makes decisions in the public interest t...
Cover Crop Premium Discount Program available for Hoosier farmers, new pre-enrollment available
December 12, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Department of Agriculture, The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Ris...
Ohio Pork Council donates pork after IU’s Big 10 Football Championship
December 12, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – What started as a friendly wager between two neighboring states’ pork associations on the outcome of last weekend’s Big 10 football championship game between Ohio State and Indi...
City of Bloomington provides update on winter weather and tips to help deal with frigid, snowy conditions
December 12, 2025
BLOOMINGTON- The current forecast suggests Saturday, December 13 may bring another 2-4 inches of snow, depending on where the storm decides to travel. Then comes the cold. An Arctic outbreak is exp...
Semi jacknifes on I-65 northbound in Jackson County, ISP warns of slick spots on bridges and overpasses - The Republic News
December 12, 2025
Semi jacknifes on I-65 northbound in Jackson County, ISP warns of slick spots on bridges and overpasses The Republic News
Semi jacknifes on I-65 northbound in Jackson County, ISP warns of slick spots on bridges and overpasses - therepublic.com
December 12, 2025
Semi jacknifes on I-65 northbound in Jackson County, ISP warns of slick spots on bridges and overpasses therepublic.com
Woman arrested for alleged threatening to bomb Monroe County Emergency Dispatch Center
December 11, 2025
BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Police have arrested a local woman after she allegedly called the department claiming she would kill people and planned to attack the Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatc...
Indiana State Police in Evansville welcome new K-9 team
December 11, 2025
EVANSVILLE – On Wednesday, December 10th, Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indiana State Police Museum for eight new K-9 teams that completed the 16th Indiana State Police K-9 Train...
Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to increase equal education opportunities for Americans
December 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Equal Learning & Liberty (PELL) Act. This bill would eliminate the Mino...