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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...

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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...

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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

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...