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National competition invites high school students to write the next great american musical song
December 8, 2025
NATIONWIDE – High school students across the country are invited to submit original compositions to the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, a major opportunity to develop and showcase new works ...
Stay safe; always assume you are on ‘thin ice’
December 8, 2025
INDIANA – Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. ...
Hoosiers urged to act as lawmakers prepare to hear testimony on healthcare costs and medical debt
December 8, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana residents concerned about the rising cost of healthcare and resulting medical debt have a crucial opportunity to engage with state lawmakers this week. Following a summer dedicate...
Fleetwood Mac tribute ‘Back 2 Mac’ heads to Mitchell Opera House
December 8, 2025
MITCHELL– Music fans will have a chance to relive the classic hits of Fleetwood Mac as the acclaimed tribute band Back 2 Mac takes the stage. The group is known for its energetic performances cover...
End of the line for paper checks? Fed weighs shutting down bank services
December 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Reserve announced Thursday it is considering the “winding down” of its check processing services for banks, a potential move that highlights the ongoing s...
Indiana Arts Commission launches ‘Vision & Venture’ workshop for emerging creatives
December 8, 2025
INDIANA– The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) has announced that applications are now open for Vision & Venture, a new six-week workshop series designed to equip emerging creatives with essential ...
All Aboard! Orleans Christmas on the Square returns with Fun Time Express
December 8, 2025
ORLEANS – The Annual Orleans Christmas on the Square event is set to return for its 15th year on Saturday, December 13th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in historic Congress Square. A highlight of the...
Governor Braun announces federal approval of Indiana’s broadband expansion plan
December 8, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana’s plan to expand broadband service through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has been approved by the National Telecommunications an...
Thousands of turkeys die after being left caged at Perdue slaughterhouse; PETA seeks criminal probe
December 8, 2025
WASHINGTON – A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report just obtained by PETA reveals that more than 2,000 turkeys died at a Perdue Foods slaughterhouse in Daviess County, Indiana, after...
Washington Police and Fire battle for charity in Red Kettle Challenge
December 8, 2025
WASHINGTON– The Washington Police Department and Washington Fire Department are set to go head-to-head in a friendly “Battle of the Badges” bell-ringing competition to raise funds for The Salva...