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Mortgage Rate Outlook 2026: Slight relief expected, but home affordability remains strained
December 15, 2025
UNITED STATES— Elevated mortgage rates, which have kept many prospective home buyers on the sidelines, are expected to ease slightly in 2026. However, forecasts indicate the relief will be marginal...
USDA launches new Regenerative Pilot Program to lower farmer production costs and advance MAHA agenda
December 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services A...
New study reveals 10 easiest AI jobs to break into—No Computer science degree required
December 15, 2025
NATIONWIDE — The Artificial Intelligence job market is creating a massive new pipeline of high-paying roles that don’t require a four-year computer science degree, according to a groundbreaki...
Houchin applauds House passage of FY26 NDAA; Secures major win for advanced nuclear technology in national defense
December 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) celebrated the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that streng...
Mitchell man charged with criminal recklessness after allegedly shooting pellet through apartment wall
December 15, 2025
MITCHELL — A Mitchell resident is facing a felony charge of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon after allegedly firing a pellet gun through the shared wall of his apartment, striking his nei...
Indiana FFA Foundation to receive Lilly Endowment grant
December 15, 2025
TRAFALAGAR – The Indiana FFA Foundation has been selected to receive a $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. This is one of 69...
Woman arrested for resisting officer and trespassing at Recovery Center
December 15, 2025
BEDFORD — A woman was arrested Friday afternoon, December 13, 2025, at the Indiana Center for Recovery facility in Bedford after allegedly refusing to leave the property following her discharge for...
American Heart Association urges vigilance against ‘Holiday Heart Attacks’ amid spike in cardiac deaths
December 15, 2025
UNITED STATES – The American Heart Association (AHA) is issuing a stern warning to the public, urging increased awareness of deadly “holiday heart attacks.” Research consistently indica...
SPIN offering holiday cookie boxes to support Lawrence County residents in need
December 15, 2025
BEDFORD — Supporting People in Need (SPIN), a community outreach program operating through the Men’s Warming Shelter, is inviting residents to take part in its annual holiday cookie fundraiser on...
How to stay healthy during the holidays
December 15, 2025
BEDFORD – Staying healthy during the holidays is essential as colder weather, indoor gatherings, and travel create ideal conditions for seasonal illnesses to spread. Local health providers say ...