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Bedford woman faces battery on law enforcement, intoxication charges
November 21, 2025
BEDFORD — A 20-year-old Bedford woman was arrested after police responded to reports of a person screaming in the roadway, and the subsequent encounter led to charges of battery on law enforcement,...
RSV threat grows: Why even healthy kids are at risk and how better sleep can boost immunity
November 21, 2025
NATIONWIDE – As Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases surge this fall and winter, new research is shedding light on the virus’s ability to severely sicken even previously healthy children. ...
Congresswoman Eri Houchin launches bipartisan Kids Online Safety Caucus
November 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the launch of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Caucus, dedicated to protecting children in the evolving digital world. ...
APA Pole finds: Economic anxiety fuels sharp rise in anticipated holiday stress
November 21, 2025
NATIONWIDE — Americans are facing the upcoming holiday season with heightened anxiety, particularly over financial concerns, according to the latest “Healthy Minds” poll released by the...
Goose Pond FWA hosts weekly winter bird walks
November 21, 2025
LINTON– Birding enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to join a series of weekly bird walks at Goose Pond Fish & Wildlife Area (FWA) to spot resident winter birds, including the critically ...
Driver arrested on felony OWI after tire falls off rim
November 21, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman with previous convictions for operating a vehicle while intoxicated was arrested after police observed her driving a car that had lost its front tire, resulting in a certi...
Census Bureau Report: More women cohabiting at first birth, shifts seen across education and race
November 21, 2025
UNITED STATES — A significant shift in women’s living arrangements at the time of their first birth has occurred over the last three decades, with a larger share of women now having their fir...
Indiana launches Safe Family Travel campaign to combat holiday traffic fatalities
November 21, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana is mobilizing law enforcement across the state for a major traffic safety initiative to protect travelers and prevent fatal crashes throughout the holiday season. The campaign, kn...
Bloomington Holiday Market announces full schedule
November 21, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The holiday season is set to officially kick off in Bloomington with the annual Holiday Market returning to Showers Common at 401 North Morton Street this Saturday, November 29. ...
Bertha’s Mission to host Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Bedford and Mitchell
November 21, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — Bertha’s Mission will once again uphold its impactful community tradition by hosting its Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner this Saturday, November 22nd. The event offers warm mea...