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Protecting children from porn: Attorney General Todd Rokita files lawsuit against websites allegedly violating age verification law
December 15, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the operators of approximately 50 pornographic websites, alleging they have violated Indiana’s age-verification law and chosen instead to ...
Indiana State Excise Police Officer Adam Buckley wins national recognition
December 15, 2025
INDIANA — The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association has named Indiana State Excise Police Officer Adam Buckley as the 2025 Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent of the Year. To protect Officer Buc...
Change of Command: Col. Daniel Bell takes helm at Camp Atterbury Training Center
December 15, 2025
EDINBURGH – Camp Atterbury, the sprawling Indiana National Guard base that covers parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, and Brown counties, has officially welcomed a new commander. Indiana National Gua...
FSSA extends open enrollment deadline for HIP and PathWays programs to December 24
December 15, 2025
INDIANA– The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced an extension for the open enrollment deadline for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and PathWays programs. Eligible ...
Mitchell driver arrested after running stop sign, causing crash
December 15, 2025
MITCHELL — A Mitchell man is facing multiple criminal charges, including a Level 6 Felony for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) with a prior conviction, following a two-vehicle crash that...
Tri Kappa now accepting applications for $1,000 state scholarships
December 15, 2025
INDIANA — Indiana college students have an opportunity to secure financial assistance as the state organization of Tri Kappa, a prominent philanthropic group, has officially opened applications for...
Senior Housing: Fox Ridge Manor residents stunned by closure notice
December 15, 2025
VINCENNES — Residents of Fox Ridge Manor, an independent senior living facility in Vincennes, were shocked by a sudden announcement that they must vacate the premises by December 31, 2025. T...
Martin County launches community transportation survey in partnership with IU
December 15, 2025
SHOALS — The Martin County Alliance for Economic Growth has teamed up with Indiana University (IU) to launch a new community transportation survey aimed at identifying and understanding the challen...
DNR releases latest best available flood data update for nine counties
December 15, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Water, has completed its October and November 2025 update for the state’s Best Available Flood Data (BAFD). This cruci...
Mitchell man arrested on OWI charge after crash on State Road 37
December 15, 2025
MITCHELL — A Mitchell man is facing felony-level charges for operating vehicle while intoxicated after being involved in a single-vehicle crash on State Road 37 late Thursday, December 11, 2025. ...