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Rep. Bartels’ bill to streamline dozens of Indiana boards and commissions passes House
February 4, 2026
STATEHOUSE – Legislation authored by State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) that reforms dozens of state boards and commissions was recently passed by the Indiana House of Representatives. State...
Lt. Mike Young to retire after 35 years as an Indiana State Trooper
February 4, 2026
PORTER CO. – Today Lt. Mike Young is set to retire from the Indiana State Police after serving the State of Indiana for more than three and a half decades assigned to the Toll Road Post. ISP...
Candidates face noon deadline this Friday for 2026 Primary Filing
February 4, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — The clock is ticking for local political hopefuls. Prospective candidates are reminded that the deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2026 primary nomination is Friday,...
Senator Banks urges Senate passage of Tyler’s Law
February 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about fentanyl overdose victim Tyler Shamash and the importance of effective fentany...
City of Bedford construction highlights: Residential and commercial growth
February 4, 2026
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Planning & Zoning has released its first performance report of 2026, revealing a month of peak efficiency and steady growth. According to the “Issued Permits...
Hatfield Elementary prepares to welcome newest students at Kindergarten Round-Up
February 4, 2026
MITCHELL— Families with young learners are invited to mark their calendars as Hatfield Elementary School prepares for its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The event serves ...
Indiana Rural Summit Coalition demands investigation, Warns of systemic threat to ballot access
February 4, 2026
STATEHOUSE – The Indiana Rural Summit coalition announced today that some coalition members who participated in the largest group filing in recent history at the Indiana Secretary of Stat...
Indiana leaders propose “Hailey’s Law” to combat online grooming
February 4, 2026
INDIANA — Following the tragic death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, Indiana leaders are fast-tracking a legislative push to close gaps in the state’s emergency notification system. Hailey Buzbe...
Indiana State Police investigating fatal crash in Jay County
February 4, 2026
JAY COUNTY – The Indiana State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of four people. The investigation shows that a 2019 International semi tractor trailer, dr...
Police Log: February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 4 5:00 a.m. Gracie E. Brown, 20, Oolitic, operating a vehicle while intoxicated Arrests – February 3 9:40 p.m. Shannon R. Rishf...