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Jackson County’s Presley Hampton crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2026 - WBIW
January 5, 2026
Jackson County’s Presley Hampton crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2026 WBIW
Jackson County’s Presley Hampton crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2026
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — In a historic win for Jackson County, Presley Hampton was crowned Miss Indiana State Fair 2026 on Sunday afternoon. Selected from a field of 83 contestants—each representing their respe...
Indiana gas prices spike despite national downturn
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — Hoosier drivers are facing a sharp reversal at the pump this week. While much of the country continues to see falling fuel costs, average gasoline prices in Indiana have surged by 12.1 ce...
Lawrence County Judge sentences two men following probation violations
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD – Lawrence Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline ordered two men to the Indiana Department of Correction on December 4, 2025, after both failed to adhere to the court-ordered terms of their ...
Attorney General Todd Rokita fights to lower healthcare costs for Hoosiers with new lawsuit against Eli Lilly
January 5, 2026
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita is intensifying his efforts to lower insulin prices and improve healthcare affordability for Hoosiers by filing a new lawsuit against Indianapolis-based E...
$7 Million in cocaine seized during I-70 traffic stop in Putnam County
January 5, 2026
PUTNAM COUNTY – A routine Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance inspection on Saturday afternoon led to one of the largest drug seizures in recent local history. Two California men are in c...
Miss Jackson County named Miss Indiana State Fair, Miss Howard County in Top 10 - giant.fm
January 5, 2026
Miss Jackson County named Miss Indiana State Fair, Miss Howard County in Top 10 giant.fm
Duke Energy to conduct aerial tree trimming in Bedford and Mitchell
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD – Duke Energy plans to clear out vegetation overgrowth along several high-voltage power lines in the Bedford and Mitchell area. The project will help ensure safe and reliable service acro...
Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day announces re-election campaign
January 5, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. – I am excited to announce my campaign for reelection as Lawrence County Sheriff. I am deeply thankful for the trust placed in me when you first elected me to this office...
City of Bloomington Utilities Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 26 addresses extended
January 5, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 26 addresses on East Allen Street, South Grant Street, South Henderson Street, East Dixie Street, South Lincoln Street, East Dodds Street...