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BNL defense grounds the Eagles as Stars rumble to 45-34 road victory
January 21, 2026
AUSTIN – BNL’s Jordan Blann wrestles for possession of a rebound during Tuesday night’s battle with Class 2A No.10 Austin. Blann had 10 points as the Stars conquered the Eagles 45-34. By ...
Bedford woman faces criminal mischief charge after allegedly breaking window
January 20, 2026
BEDFORD – A local woman is facing a criminal charge following an incident in mid-December involving a domestic dispute that resulted in property damage at a Bedford residence. On December 13, 20...
Uplands Regional Land Bank seeks properties, contractor partnerships across six-county region
January 20, 2026
FRENCH LICK – Uplands Regional Land Bank is working to turn vacant and abandoned properties into opportunities for stronger neighborhoods and long-term community growth across the region. ...
North Lawrence Community Schools announces kindergarten registration dates for 2026
January 20, 2026
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) has officially released the schedule for its upcoming Kindergarten Welcome and Registration events. Parents and guardians of incoming students are ...
Individual Income tax filings opens Jan. 26
January 20, 2026
INDIANA– The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR), along with the IRS, will start accepting filings for 2025 Individual Income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Unless you are filing an extensio...
Major drug seizure following speeding stop on I-69
January 20, 2026
GRANT COUNTY – A routine traffic stop for speeding escalated into a significant narcotics bust on Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of a massive cache of i...
Serving Hope BBQ Bowl tips night set for Jan. 20 at Smokin’ Jim’s
January 20, 2026
BEDFORD – Serving Hope will kick off its first BBQ Bowl tips night tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 20, inviting the community to stop by Smokin’ Jim’s between 5 and 8 p.m. to support the organizatio...
Mercedes-Benz will pay $12.7 million to Indiana and Hoosier consumers to settle allegations of deception regarding vehicle emission controls
January 20, 2026
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today that Mercedes-Benz will send $12.7 million to Indiana to settle allegations the companies violated state laws prohibit...
Springville woman arrested on felony meth charges
January 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – A lengthy investigation by the Indiana State Police (ISP) Drug Enforcement Section culminated in the arrest of a Lawrence County woman on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Detectives init...
Mayor Kerry Thomson, Utilities Director Kat Zaiger, Councilwoman Isabel Piedmont-Smith to host traveling town Hall Jan. 26
January 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Kerry Thomson, City of Bloomington Utilities Director Kat Zaiger, and City Councilwoman Isabel Piedmont-Smith invite residents to the next Traveling Town Hall on Monday, Januar...