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Senate District 17 Caucus set for February 7th
January 13, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Republican Party Chairwoman Lana Keesling has officially called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill the vacancy in the office of Indiana State Senator...
What the 2026 Medicare Advantage changes mean for seniors
January 13, 2026
INDIANA – In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented new restrictions that roll back parts of a 2018 expansion allowing Medicare Advantage plans to cove...
Advanced Notice: Procurement details released for 4-Mile Mid-States Corridor Project in Jasper
January 13, 2026
JASPER – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is providing advanced notice of the procurement of the Mid-States Corridor Contract 1 project, to be delivered under INDOT’s Progress...
Indiana State Police investigating pedestrian struck by Corydon Police cruiser
January 13, 2026
CORYDON – Sunday, January 11, 2026: Indiana State Police troopers from the Sellersburg Post are investigating a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred late Sunday night and sent a local man ...
Hardinsburg teen charged as adult in Speedway shooting
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — A 17-year-old involved in a violent encounter at a local gas station has been moved to adult court, facing severe felony charges, including attempted murder. On Monday, prosecutors off...
Registration opens for American Citizen Planner–Indiana 2026 Spring session
January 13, 2026
PAOLI – Registration is now open for the American Citizen Planner–Indiana 2026 Spring Session, an online training program designed to help residents strengthen their understanding of communit...
Congresswoman Erin Houchin applauds Trump Administration for selecting Indiana as National Drone Test Site
January 13, 2026
INDIANA – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) praised the Trump Administration’s announcement designating Indiana as one of two new national Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) test sites, a move ex...
Gov. Mike Braun invites applicants to the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship program
January 13, 2026
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced that applications will be accepted through March 6, 2026, for the 2026–2027 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly sel...
A Legacy in Lyrics: How “INDIANA” is uniting a state and fighting ALS
January 13, 2026
INDIANA – A powerful anthem is sweeping across the Hoosier state, carrying with it a message of redemption, state pride, and a mission to combat ALS. The song, titled simply “INDIANA,” ...
Bedford Chamber to host Canva Lunch & Learn workshop
January 13, 2026
BEDFORD — The Bedford Chamber of Commerce will kick off 2026 with a hands-on Lunch & Learn workshop focused on helping local businesses strengthen their marketing and visual communication using...