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TASC buses will not run on Tuesday, Dec. 16
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD – Transit Authority of Stone City will be closed one week from today, on Tuesday, December 16, for staff training. Please plan ahead and make any necessary alternate travel arrangements...
Considering a campaign – Lawrence County to host Workshop for Aspiring Local Leaders on Saturday
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD — Those who have considered entering the political arena at the local level will have a chance to learn the ropes this month. Purdue Extension’s Community Development program, in coll...
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...