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Ellettsville man arrested after armed confrontation at Bloomington ICE protest
February 3, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — A 42-year-old Ellettsville man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly brandishing a loaded shotgun and pepper-spraying bystanders during an anti-ICE protest at the interse...
From Mystery to Mastery: Learn to harness AI at February’s Martin County Alliance event
February 3, 2026
LOOGOOTEE — Is Artificial Intelligence a mystery to you, or a tool you’ve been meaning to master? The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth is looking to bridge that digital divide with its ...
Property Transfers February 3, 2026
February 3, 2026
Filed February 2: PennyMac Loan Services LLC to Nicholas Mullin, 1705 24th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $125,000 Christopher Mullis to Mark W. Grissom, State Road 58 East, Bedford, IN, 47421, $...
Lincoln Amphitheatre announces 39th season following record-setting year
February 3, 2026
LINCOLN CITY – The Lincoln Amphitheatre today announced the majority of its 2026 performance season, marking the venue’s 39th year of live entertainment in the heart of Abraham Lincoln’s bo...
Indiana State Police requested to investigate death at Huntington County Jail
February 3, 2026
HUNTINGTON – At the request of the Huntington County Sheriff’s Department the Indiana State Police is investigating a death at the Huntington County Jail. The preliminary investigation indicat...
Hoosier Homeowners: Applications now open for tornado safe room rebates
February 3, 2026
INDIANA — With spring storm season on the horizon, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has announced that applications are officially open for the Residential Safe Room Program. ...
Constellation launches Summer Camp enrollment for students grades 1-12
February 3, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Constellation is thrilled to launch enrollment for a robust array of summer camps in theater, comedy, film, and musical theater. In addition to the return of popular, time-tested cam...
Gov. Mike Braun announces Kentucky manufacturer, recycler is relocating headquarters to Indiana
February 3, 2026
CHARLESTOWN – Governor Mike Braun announced today that Global Polymers, a Kentucky-based small business and provider of recycled plastic products, plans to expand its operations in Charlestown, c...
Property Tax Relief vs. Public Services: SEA 1 creates budgetary tug-of-war in Lawrence County
February 3, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — As Lawrence County residents look toward 2026, a significant shift in the financial landscape is approaching. The passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1) is being hailed by state la...
Bruner joins JCBank as vice president of human resources
February 3, 2026
SEYMOUR – Belinda ‘Billi’ Bruner recently joined JCBank as Vice President of Human Resources, according to Melodie Yarnell, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk and Management Services ...