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Bo Burkhart resigns as Washington Basketball Coach
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Washington High School athletic department confirmed a significant leadership change yesterday, announcing the resignation of Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Bo Burkhart, effect...
IRMCA announces new award honoring Mitchell native, ready mix concrete advocate
January 28, 2026
MITCHELL – The Indiana Ready Mixed Concrete Association announced the creation of the Michael L. Collins Cement Producer Award, a new honor recognizing outstanding contributions and marketing effor...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins statement on President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins issued the following statement applauding President Donald J. Trump’s support for the nationwide year-round sale of E-15: ...
Governor Braun’s Power Up initiative strengthens Hoosier workforce
January 28, 2026
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlights the transformative impact of Power Up Indiana’s workforce development initiative, showcasing a wide range of success stories from employers and Ho...
New study shows trust in Google weakens as AI usage increases
January 28, 2026
NATIONWIDE – For more than two decades, Google has been considered the gold standard for online information quality. But new research reveals that trust is shifting. In a national survey of ...
Environmental Resilience Institute accepting nominations for 2026 Hoosier Resilience Heroes
January 28, 2026
INDIANA – Now through March 6, the Environmental Resilience Institute will be accepting nominations for 2026 Hoosier Resilience Heroes, Indiana residents who are going above and beyond to prepa...
Kindergarten screening scheduled for March 11 at LCIS
January 28, 2026
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools is now scheduling kindergarten screenings for the 2026–27 school year, with appointments available on Wednesday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Police Log: January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 27 5:26 a.m. Report of a parking problem in the 2000 block of 16th Street 5:31 a.m. Report of a disabled vehicle on 29th Street at State ...
Switchyard Park to host ‘Arctic Adventure’ family event on February 14
January 28, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington invites families to bundle up and enjoy a winter-themed outdoor event at Switchyard Park on Saturday, February 14. The Arctic Adventure, scheduled from 3 t...
Deadline to file a declaration for candidacy for May Primary is February 6
January 28, 2026
BEDFORD – As the January filing window remains open, the political landscape for the upcoming 2026 Lawrence County Primary Election is rapidly coming into focus. With the May 5, 2026, election ...