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Fall fish stocking underway across Indiana waters
October 30, 2025
STATEWIDE—The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is carrying out its annual fall fish stocking program, introducing thousands of catchable-sized fish into more than 130 bodies of water ...
FDA moves to slash drug costs by streamlining biosimilar approvals
October 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant policy changes on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the approval of biosimilars—the cheaper, “generic”...
Call for presenters announced for regional safety conference
October 30, 2025
CROWN POINT — Safety experts will have the opportunity to share their insights and help elevate safety excellence in the workplace during the Northwest Indiana Business RoundTable (NWIBRT)...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration final Commission seeks nominations for 2026 Legacy Award
October 30, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, a resident-led advisory body, is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther K...
Governor Braun establishes a task force to make Indiana a national drone leader
October 30, 2025
STATEWIDE—Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order on Wednesday establishing the Indiana Initiative for Drone Dominance Task Force to position the state as a national leader in drone t...
New Monroe County Jail plan halted after council rejects land purchase
October 30, 2025
MONROE CO. — The controversial, multi-million-dollar plan for a new Monroe County jail and justice center has been put on hold indefinitely after the County Council voted unanimously against furthe...
Lawrence County Council schedules special meeting for salary ordinance and hiring approval
October 30, 2025
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has announced a special meeting to address key administrative and financial matters, including the final approval of next year’s salary structure. The...
Letting go of perfectionism
October 30, 2025
INDIANA – When’s the last time you tried something new without worrying about whether you would be good at it? As children, we would happily play and try new things; thoughts of failure did n...
Get Ready for the Final Thrills: Holiday World announces $25 closing weekend tickets
October 30, 2025
SANTA CLAUS – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is wrapping up what they’re calling their “longest season in 30 years” with a special offer for the final closing week...
Warm Up with Soup for a Cause at the Huron WTK Club Soup Supper
October 30, 2025
HURON – The Huron WTK Club invites the community to its annual Soup Supper. This heartwarming event not only offers a delicious meal but also supports a vital cause: paying the community of Hur...