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Safety Alert: NHTSA issues major recalls for Porsche, Ford, Audi, and more
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a comprehensive list of new vehicle recalls as of early January 2026. The notices cover a wide range of issues, fro...
Bedford Police arrest two following New Year’s Eve domestic dispute
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD — A domestic dispute between cousins on New Year’s Eve resulted in the arrest of both the alleged attacker and the victim, after officers discovered the latter had an active nationwide wa...
Indiana lawmakers propose mandating Ten Commandments in all public classrooms
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — A group of Indiana Republicans has introduced a provocative new bill that would require every public school in the state to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms and libraries. ...
Indiana University expands emergency opioid responses with campus-wide NaloxBox initiative
January 5, 2026
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University is taking a proactive stance against the opioid epidemic by installing emergency naloxone boxes across all nine of its campuses. The initiative, funded by the IU Fo...
Red Cross and NFL team up to tackle looming winter blood shortage
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — As the new year begins, the American Red Cross is warning that the regional blood supply is teetering on a critical shortage. Following a busy holiday season marked by severe winter weath...
Indiana Department of Natural Resources awards over $300,000 to boost community forests
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — In a major push to enhance Indiana’s canopy cover and environmental health, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that it has awarded more than $300,000 in grant fun...
StoneGate Arts & Education Center announces Beginning Excel I course for January
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD — As digital literacy becomes increasingly vital in today’s workforce, the StoneGate Arts & Education Center is opening its doors to those looking to master the basics of data man...
New Indiana Law: Vehicle color changes now require BMV registration update
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — If you’ve been planning to give your car a fresh look with a new coat of paint or a custom vinyl wrap, you’ll now need to add a trip to the BMV to your to-do list. Starting on Janu...
Indiana enters 16th year of $7.25 minimum wage as neighboring states push higher
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — While a new year typically brings change, Indiana’s lowest-paid workers are waking up to a familiar reality in 2026. For the 16th consecutive year, the state’s minimum wage remains lo...
Orleans Alumni Association announces 2026 banquet date; 1976 Golden Anniversary to be honored
January 5, 2026
ORLEANS — The Orleans Alumni Association has officially begun preparations for its annual gathering, inviting graduates from across the decades to return home this summer. The 2026 Orleans Alumni B...