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Indiana ranked 3rd most dangerous state for kids receiving holiday smartphones
December 16, 2025
INDIANA – As families prepare for the holiday gifting season, a new national analysis has identified Indiana as the third most dangerous state in the U.S. for children receiving their first smartph...
ISP holiday shopping safety tips
December 16, 2025
INDIANA – The holiday shopping season is upon us, and the busiest days are yet to come. Many shoppers have started looking for those perfect gifts in-store and online. The Indiana State P...
Spring Mill Inn reopening sparks surge in Lawrence County Tourism revenue
December 16, 2025
MITCHELL – A year after the landmark reopening of the renovated Spring Mill Inn, Lawrence County is seeing a significant resurgence in tourism. Following a two-year closure for upgrades, the return...
Emergency management to repair aging infrastructure on Kings Ridge Road
December 16, 2025
MITCHELL – Lawrence County Emergency Management is moving forward with essential repairs to a utility building on Kings Ridge Road that houses a critical backup generator. The facility supports ...
Senator Banks applauds President Trump’s decision to declare Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction
December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) applauded President Trump’s decision to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” as part of efforts to stop the...
Indiana State Police Trooper Jonathan Price promoted to Sergeant
December 16, 2025
MARSHALL CO. – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Jonathan Price to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Price earned this promoti...
Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District welcomes Patrol K-9 Enzo
December 16, 2025
FORT WAYNE – Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indianapolis District for the seven new ISP Patrol K-9 Handlers and their newly appointed K-9 partners...
LCIS Board of Trustees announces upcoming meeting
December 16, 2025
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) Board of Trustees has officially announced a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting is set to begin at 6:0...
INDOT concludes ProPEL Indy study, thanks public for guiding process
December 16, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – After more than two years of collaboration across Indianapolis and surrounding communities, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has concluded its ProPEL Indy&nb...
President Trump designates Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” in new executive order
December 16, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that blends national security rhetoric with the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday officially classifyi...