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Ivy Tech Bloomington campus will operate virtually on Tuesday, January 27
January 26, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Bloomington campus will be operating virtually on Tuesday, January 27 due to weather. This means campus buildings will be closed, but campus offices will operate on a nor...
Greene County extends Red Status Travel Warning through Wednesday morning
January 26, 2026
BLOOMFIELD — The Greene County Board of Commissioners has officially extended the countywide Red Status Travel Warning as dangerous winter conditions continue to impact the region. Originally se...
Major safety recalls: Ford, Genesis, and Rivian among manufacturers issuing alerts
January 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a significant wave of vehicle recalls this week, affecting over 200,000 vehicles across the United States. H...
North Lawrence Middle School Softball Tryouts set for Jan. 30 and Feb. 3
January 26, 2026
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Middle School softball is opening registration for students interested in trying out for the upcoming season. Tryouts are open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade players f...
Hidden winter hazards threatening your pets this week
January 26, 2026
INDIANA — As a record-breaking Arctic blast grips the region, animal welfare experts and veterinarians are warning pet owners that a winter coat might not be enough to keep their furry companions s...
Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to 21 Indiana nonprofits, community agencies for Winter Storm Fern
January 26, 2026
INDIANA – As Winter Storm Fern brings severe winter weather across parts of Duke Energy’s Indiana service territory, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $55,000 in rapid response grants to 21 ...
Washington family to brave Canadian wilds on Stallone-produced ‘Extracted’ premiere
January 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — A local family is about to trade the comforts of Daviess County for the unforgiving terrain of the Canadian wilderness. Kevin and Anna Kroeger, along with their son Olsen, will repr...
Samaritan’s Purse celebrates 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts
January 26, 2026
INDIANA — Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating a successful season after collecting 12.2 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts in 2025, sharing the love of Jesus with children in ...
Koch: Resolution to deny bail for dangerous suspects passes Senate
January 26, 2026
STATEHOUSE — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat to public safety pas...
Beyond Frostbite: Why Indiana’s damp cold could trigger painful chilblains
January 26, 2026
INDIANA— As a massive Arctic air mass blankets Indiana, state health officials are warning Hoosiers that frostbite and hypothermia aren’t the only cold-related dangers this weekend. Even in t...