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Secretary of State Diego Morales places friendly wager with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read ahead of Peach Bowl Semifinal Game
January 9, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – With a spot in the national championship on the line, two powerhouse programs are set to meet in the Peach Bowl semifinal – and Secretary of State Diego Morales is, of course, prou...
Start 2026 by searching for money at IndianaUnclaimed.gov
January 9, 2026
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is reminding Hoosiers to start the new year right — by searching IndianaUnclaimed.gov for money that’s rightfully yours but sitting forgotten in ...
Step-by-step workshop to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their own businesses
January 9, 2026
FRENCH LICK – Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to take the next step toward turning an idea into reality at an upcoming workshop hosted by the Indiana Small Business...
IDEM accepting applications and nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence
January 9, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management announced today it is taking applications and nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. This marks ...
Police Log: January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents- January 8 1:16 a.m. Traffic violation at State Road 37 and Dixie Highway 1:40 a.m. Traffic violation at 5th and N Streets 4:08 a.m. Suspicious person...
Oakland City will award $144,000 in scholarships
January 9, 2026
OAKLAND CITY – Oakland City University (OCU) is proud to serve as the sponsor of Faith Night with the Evansville Thunderbolts on January 23. As part of the evening’s celebration, OCU is an...
Oolitic Town Hall to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 9, 2026
OOLITIC — Town officials have announced that Oolitic Town Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The closure is part of the town’s offici...
Safety Alert: Evenflo recalls All4One child seats due to crash and injury risks
January 9, 2026
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a safety recall for approximately 67,416 Evenflo All4One child seats due to a mechanical defect that could compromise...
BNL celebrates Senior Night with win over East
January 9, 2026
BNL honors its seniors and parents during Thursday’s girls meet with Columbus East. Courtesy photo BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence celebrated Senior Night with a dominating 131-11 victory ...
Stars make most of short time on the mat with rivalry victory over Mitchell
January 9, 2026
MITCHELL – BNL’s Wyatt Philpott works on Mitchell’s Ezari Brazzel during their clash at 138 pounds. Philpott won his match as the Stars posted a 36-21 team win. By Justin Sokeland WBIW...