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Lawrence County RDC to review Mitchell development, Shell Building progress this week
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) is scheduled to meet this week to receive updates on two of the county’s major economic development initiatives: the Mitchell Downtown...
Vehicle fire involving semi carrying military munitions shuts down I-65 in southern Indiana - WLKY
December 9, 2025
Vehicle fire involving semi carrying military munitions shuts down I-65 in southern Indiana WLKY
Bedford man faces multiple charges following domestic dispute
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford resident is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Bedford Police Department (BPD) into a reported welfare check on Thursday, November ...
Senator Jim Banks speaks at Reagan National Defense Forum
December 9, 2025
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – On Saturday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke at the Reagan National Defense Forum’s Recruitment and Readiness: Restoring Confidence in the U.S. Mil...
City of Bloomington Utilities Precautionary Boil Water Advisory issued for one address
December 9, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, one address on 220 East 3rd Street is under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 5 a.m. Wednesday, December, unless otherwise notified. More in...
Mysterious booms expected in Indiana this week due to Arctic air
December 9, 2025
INDIANA — Hoosiers across Indiana, particularly those in northern parts of the state, may hear loud, unexplained booming noises this week. Still, experts say the sound is likely a harmless weather ...
Overnight standoff ends peacefully after emergency detention response in Monroe County
December 9, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — A nearly eight-hour standoff concluded peacefully early Tuesday morning after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office successfully detained an individual under a court-ordered emergency ...
Seeking Hoosier Stories: Indiana initiative gathers experiences on homelessness and housing stability
December 9, 2025
INDIANA – A vital initiative is underway across Indiana to collect and share personal stories about homelessness, housing instability, and the community organizations working to solve these cha...
Bedford man apprehended after fleeing from police, faces multiple drug charges
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is in custody after attempting to flee officers who arrived at his residence to serve multiple active arrest warrants. This incident subsequently led to the discovery of ill...
Archdiocese establishes $300 million fund for abuse victims
December 9, 2025
NEW YORK, NY — The Archdiocese of New York has announced a $300 million fund dedicated to compensating victims of clergy sexual abuse who have filed lawsuits against the church. The sweeping ...