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Lawrence County candidate filings set the stage for 2026 Primary Election
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD — As the January filing window continues, the candidate list for the Lawrence County 2026 Primary Election is taking shape. With the May 5, 2026, primary approaching, dozens of Republican a...
Man arrested after repeated noise complaints and threats to officers
January 21, 2026
MITCHELL – A Washington, Indiana, man was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning after a series of disturbances at a Mitchell residence led to a standoff with law enforcement. The inciden...
White River Humane Society announces 2026 Bone Appetit fundraiser, sponsorships available
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD — The White River Humane Society will host its largest annual fundraiser, Bone Appetit, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, with proceeds supporting animal care...
Purdue Extension to host women’s health program in Seymour as part of American Heart Month
January 21, 2026
SEYMOUR — February is American Heart Month, and Purdue Extension of Jackson County is inviting the public to a program focused on women’s heart health later this month. The program, titled “...
Indiana State Police investigate single-vehicle fatal crash on I-65
January 21, 2026
TIPPECANOE CO. – On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, just after 3:15 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 65 southbound near the 174 mile marker. A pr...
Renewable Energy Day 2026: Hoosiers rally at Statehouse for energy freedom and affordable solutions
January 21, 2026
INDIANA — On Tuesday, hundreds of advocates, community leaders, and business owners from across Indiana gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for Renewable Energy Day 2026. The annual day of action co...
Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship deadline approaches, apply by Jan. 25
January 21, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana 4-H members planning their next step after high school have less than a week to apply for scholarship opportunities through the Indiana 4-H Foundation, with applications due ...
Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Lawrence County
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD – A routine traffic stop on State Road 37 ended in felony charges for two individuals Thursday night after a police K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics. Keona M. Stickney ...
Governor Braun delivers record economic results in 2025, Builds momentum for 2026
January 21, 2026
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun highlighted a record-setting year for Indiana’s economy, marking 2025 as a year defined by higher wages, disciplined growth and a renewed focus on regi...
Canned Tuna sold in nine states linked to potential botulism risk
January 21, 2026
INDIANA— The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an urgent recall notice on Monday regarding specific canned tuna products sold across nine states including Indiana. The recall, initiated by ...