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Impaired driver arrested following pursuit on Interstate 65 in Clinton County
February 2, 2026
CLINTON CO. – On February 1, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Indiana State Police Radio Region 1 Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call reporting a possible impaired driver traveling southbound on Interst...
North Lawrence Water Authority announces annual meeting and board elections
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Water Authority has scheduled its Annual Meeting and election for the Board of Directors for Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The event serves as a critical opportunity for loc...
American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesavers initiative calls on individuals: “You are the first responder until help arrives”
February 2, 2026
INDIANA — More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is calling on everyday c...
Property Transfers February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026
Filed January 29: Amazing Comfort LLC to Christopher and Stephanie Hardy, 419 Vinegar Hill Road, Bedford, IN, 47421, $42,000 Wesley G. Jackson Sr. to Gucci Towing & Recovery LLC, Meridian ...
City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary boil order for 14 addresses
February 2, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, 14 addresses on East Berkshire Court are under a precautionary Boil Water Advisory until 2:30 pm, Tuesday, February 3, unless otherwise notified. ...
UDWI REMC announces a rise in rates for 2026
February 2, 2026
BLOOMFIELD — Utilities District of Western Indiana REMC announces a 2% increase in residential rates in 2026 followed by a 1% increase in 2027 and 2028— a total 4% increase over the next three ye...
Sherwood Oaks Christian Church to host Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD — Families in the local community are invited to a special evening of bonding and celebration as Sherwood Oaks Christian Church hosts its Daddy Daughter Dance. The event is scheduled for Va...
North Lawrence Stars announced middle school softball tryouts
February 2, 2026
BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Stars have officially opened registration for the upcoming middle school softball season. Aspiring athletes in the community are invited to showcase their skills durin...
Split Verdict: Indiana’s Hope predicts early spring as Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow
February 2, 2026
HOPE — A divide in long-range weather forecasting emerged Monday as Indiana’s own “Hope,” the groundhog, predicted an early spring, directly contradicting the forecast from Pennsylvan...
USDOT awards City of Bloomington with $1.44M to improve street safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists
February 2, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has been awarded $1.44 million in federal funding to make streets safer and more comfortable for people who drive, walk, bike, and use mobility devices. The fu...