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Free “Get Fit!” program encourages healthy movement in Greene County
January 7, 2026
BLOOMFIELD – Adults looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active in the new year are invited to take part in the Get Fit! Program, a free community fitness initiative hosted by Purdue Exten...
3A No.7 Jennings County thumps BNL 55-37 to take over control of HHC race
January 7, 2026
NORTH VERNON – Mollie Ernstes is not in Kansas – yet. But she’s headed there, and she doesn’t need to click any red heels together to get there. Ernstes, Jennings County’s Ind...
New Albany wrestlers power past Stars
January 7, 2026
NEW ALBANY – New Albany powered to a 72-12 victory over Bedford North Lawrence during boys high school wrestling action on Tuesday night. The Stars won only two matches. Ian Fish pinned J...
Little ditty for Stars as second-half burst powers BNL to 66-56 victory over Trinity Lutheran
January 7, 2026
BNL’s Jace Nicholson drives past a defender during Tuesday’s clash with Trinity Lutheran. Nicholson scored 14 points as the Stars clawed past the Cougars 66-56 in the series debut. By Justin So...
Two teens arrested on attempted murder charge following Speedway gas station shooting
January 7, 2026
BEDFORD — A verbal dispute at a local gas station turned into a life-threatening encounter Monday night, resulting in the arrest of two teenagers on felony charges, including attempted murder. A...
Crash on Indiana Toll road claims life of Texas woman
January 6, 2026
LAGRANGE CO. – The Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Indiana Toll Road that occurred on January 5, 2026, just before 11:00 p.m. near the 120-mile marker in Lagrange Co...
Excessive speed lands Bedford woman in jail on OWI charge
January 6, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman faces a misdemeanor drunk driving charge after she was caught speeding on Lincoln Avenue early Saturday morning with a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. Accord...
Girl Scout Cookie season launches in Central Indiana
January 6, 2026
INDIANA — New Year’s resolutions are facing their toughest test yet as the 2026 Girl Scout cookie season officially kicked off across Central Indiana this morning. Starting today, Tuesday, ...
Casey Brown sentenced to 111 years for 2023 murder and rampage
January 6, 2026
BEDFORD — A Lawrence County man will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars following a high-profile sentencing hearing on Tuesday. Lawrence County Superior Court Judge Robert Cline sen...
FBI thwarts “ISIS-inspired” plot targeting Central Indiana high school
January 6, 2026
INDIANA — The FBI Indianapolis Field Office revealed on Monday that it successfully disrupted a terror plot targeting a Central Indiana high school, involving a student who was allegedly inspired b...