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Overhaul to Hoosier Deer Hunting: DNR announces Major Regulatory Changes for 2025-2026 Season
October 20, 2025
INDIANA — Deer hunters across Indiana will need to familiarize themselves with a host of significant regulatory changes this season, as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has enacted...
Woman dies in custody after arrest at Seminary Park
October 20, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — A 64-year-old woman died Friday while being taken into the Monroe County Jail after her arrest by the Bloomington Police Department (BPD). The incident began at approximately 11:25...
Indiana State Police joins DEA for Drug Take Back Day on October 25
October 20, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is partnering once again with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host the nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative on Saturday, Oct...
Indiana DNR urges hunters to buy licenses early using new “Activity Hub” system
October 20, 2025
INDIANA — As firearm deer hunting seasons quickly approach, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging hunters to purchase their licenses and prepare their accounts early usin...
The Rare Disease Advisory Council will meet on Friday, Oct. 24
October 20, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – The Rare Disease Advisory Council will meet on Friday, Oct. 24. The meeting will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Robert O. Yoho Executive Board Room. at the Indiana Department...
Porter resident charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon
October 20, 2025
PORTER CO. – On Saturday, October 18th, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Trooper Carlson and Trooper Brasseur were parked near the ramp of State Road 49 and U.S. 20 in the Town of Porter, when ...
“No Kings” movement takes place in Lawrence County as many protest modern authoritarianism
October 20, 2025
LAWRENCE CO.— Nearly 300 Lawrence County residents participated in a massive nationwide demonstration known as the “No Kings” movement, joining millions of people across the United States and t...
Police Log: October 19, 2025
October 19, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 18 2:39 p.m. Jay L. Sutton, Shoals, operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, possession of marijuana Incidents ̵...
Providence pops BNL in sectional semifinal
October 18, 2025
GALENA – Providence swept to a three-set victory over Bedford North Lawrence during the IHSAA Class 4A volleyball sectional semifinal at Floyd Central on Saturday. The Pioneers advanced w...
Stress-free Stars finish fourth in girls sectional race while three BNL boys advance to regional
October 18, 2025
BNL’s Paige Voigtschild edges ahead of a competitor during the IHSAA sectional on Saturday. Voigtschild crossed in fifth while the Stars advanced as a team with a fourth-place finish. By Justin S...