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Little Phoenix Learning Center now accepting CCDF vouchers
January 26, 2026
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Independent Schools is now accepting CCDF vouchers at its Little Phoenix Learning Center, expanding access to early childhood education for families across the communi...
Congresswoman Erin Houchin secures nearly $7.5 million for Indiana’s 9th District
January 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, the House passed the final Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations package, H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, a package that strengthens national security, supports ...
ISP cruiser acts as shield for stranded family; Struck twice by semis on I-70
January 26, 2026
PLAINFIELD — An Indiana State Trooper narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon after his patrol car was struck by two separate semi-trucks while he was acting as a human shield for a strand...
Duck hunters rescued after boat freezes in river in Dubois County
January 26, 2026
HAYESVILLE – Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a call for help on the White River on Saturday and rescued five hunters after their boat froze into the White River near Haysville. Sc...
Indiana gas prices jump 6 cents amid geopolitical tensions and arctic blast
January 26, 2026
INDIANA— Drivers across Indiana are feeling the sting at the pump this week as gasoline prices jumped 6.2 cents per gallon, following a week of rising oil costs and a historic winter storm. Acco...
Purdue Extension’s “Farm Shield” coming to Bloomington Jan. 28
January 26, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Purdue Extension is inviting farm families and agricultural business owners to Bloomington later this month for Farm Shield, a one-day program focused on protecting family operati...
Indiana’s billionaire ranks revealed as global wealth soars
January 26, 2026
INDIANA — While global headlines focus on tech titans and multi-billion dollar mergers, the heart of the Midwest is home to its own elite circle of wealth. According to recent data from Forbes, Ind...
Oolitic Town Council postpones tonight’s meeting
January 26, 2026
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced the postponement of its regularly scheduled monthly meeting as a major winter storm continues to impact Lawrence County. The meeting, originally ...
Winter storm paralyzes nation; Indiana braces for record-breaking cold
January 26, 2026
INDIANA — A historic winter storm has left a trail of devastation across the United States this weekend, killing at least 11 people and leaving more than 800,000 customers in the dark. As the snow ...
Police Log: January 26, 2026
January 26, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 25 8:11 a.m. Matthew D. Wieczoreck, 33, South Bend, public intoxication Incidents – January 25 3:07 a.m. A medical emergency was...