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Rep. Lindauer’s bill to boost Indiana business passes committee
January 20, 2026
STATEHOUSE – A bill authored by State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) that would boost Indiana’s economy by giving indicatives to public contractors to utilize Indiana business resources ...
Oolitic residents urged to prepare for potential town-wide water outage
January 20, 2026
OOLITIC– The Town of Oolitic Utilities Department has identified a leak in a critical 10-inch main supply line that carries water from Bedford. Local officials are warning residents to prepare for ...
Hoosier Hysteria hits Bloomington: Heisman winner Mendoza to host championship signing
January 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Fresh off a historic victory at Hard Rock Stadium, the Indiana University Hoosiers are bringing the celebration back home. Heisman Trophy winner and National Champion quarterback Fern...
Two women identified in fatal Monroe County house fire
January 20, 2026
MONROE CO. — Authorities have released the names of two women killed in a suspicious house fire early Sunday morning that has left a community in shock and a suspect in police custody. The Monro...
Commemorative bobbleheads unveiled to celebrate IU’s historic 16-0 National Championship
January 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers have reached the pinnacle of college football, and fans now have a permanent way to commemorate the “perfect season.” Following IU’s thrilling 27-21...
Indiana State Police seeks volunteer chaplains to support trooper wellness and resilience
January 20, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana State Police Wellness Section is seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to serve as volunteer chaplains and spiritual advisors within its expanding ISP Chaplain P...
Shots fired during stolen vehicle pursuit; Jasonville woman detained
January 20, 2026
SULLIVAN CO. – At the request of Sullivan County Sheriff Jason Bobbitt, detectives from the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post are investigating shots being fired during a stolen vehicle pur...
Saturday Celebration: Bloomington prepares to Honor Undefeated National Champions
January 20, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Following a night of historic revelry on Kirkwood Avenue, Indiana University and the city of Bloomington are shifting their focus to the official “Championship Celebration” schedu...
Dishin’ the Dirt: Student Opportunities
January 20, 2026
INDIANA – Join NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt as she “Dishes the Dirt” on how the agency offers a wide range of opportunities for students and volunteers to get involved – connecting ...
TikTok Shop popularity sparks safety warnings: Five ways to spot a scam
January 20, 2026
INDIANA— As TikTok Shop cements its position as a dominant force in social commerce, new data suggests its rapid growth has invited an equally fast-moving wave of fraudulent activity. Recent report...