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Ice time is here! Frank Southern Ice Arena opens for public skating
November 10, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Winter fun has officially arrived in Bloomington! The Frank Southern Ice Arena has opened its doors for the season, offering residents and visitors a chance to hit the ice during a va...
Mitchell man arrested on domestic battery and intimidation charges
November 10, 2025
MITCHELL — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Mitchell man on a warrant following an investigation into allegations of domestic battery and intimidation. An affidavit for ...
Loogootee ficks off holiday season with full slate of festive events
November 10, 2025
LOOGOOTEE— The City of Loogootee is gearing up for a full, festive holiday season, inviting residents and visitors to “mingle, jingle, and celebrate together” with a lineup of events fo...
Senate deal to end record shutdown hits snags; Crisis drags into Monday
November 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The hopes for a swift resolution to the record-breaking 41-day government shutdown—fueled by reports of a bipartisan deal late Sunday—have dimmed as the Senate recessed witho...
Police Log: November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents: November 9 1:56 a.m. An alarm sounded at Rural King on James Avenue. It was a false alarm 2:29 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 300 block of...
Indiana struggles with early lung cancer diagnosis, Ranks 39th nationally
November 10, 2025
INDIANA— A new report from the American Lung Association (ALA) in Indiana highlights the persistent challenge of lung cancer in the state, revealing that it remains the leading cause of cancer deat...
Go local on small business Saturday at Bloomington’s 22nd Annual Holiday Market
November 10, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — Shoppers looking to skip the big box stores and support local creativity this holiday season are invited to the 22nd annual Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday, November 29th. ...
Duke Energy wins approval for $3.3 billion Cayuga coal-to-gas conversion, rate hikes loom
November 10, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) has approved Duke Energy’s $3.3 billion financing plan to convert two coal-powered units at its oldest facility, the Cayuga Generati...
Woman fires gun into the ground in effort to silence neighbor’s children
November 10, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was arrested Sunday evening on felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun multiple times near a neighbor’s children and subsequently threatening the children...
Columbus Municipal Airport secures $29 million for iconic new control tower
November 10, 2025
COLUMBUS — The Columbus Municipal Airport has announced that it has secured 100 percent of the necessary funding to construct a state-of-the-art new air traffic control tower, replacing its existin...