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CHRIS BOWEN IN FULL DENIAL AFTER INSULTING ENTIRE DISTRICT · NWI FORUM ANNOUNCES REGIONAL PROCESS FOR REDEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT APPLICATIONS · WEST NILE FOUND IN GREENE COUNTY MOSQUITOES — HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS THE WHOLE COUNTY IS AT RISK · ELECTION 2026: INDIANA’S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE · $16.7 MILLION COMING TO WEST-CENTRAL INDIANA’S RURAL HOSPITALS — GREENE COUNTY IS ON THE LIST · CENTRAL INDIANA GETS A BREAK FROM HUMIDITY BEFORE HEAT RETURNS MIDWEEK · FROM A REGIONAL NIGHT IN COLUMBUS TO A LIFETIME OF SCREENINGS: FELEICA STEWART TAKES JOHN STEWART’S STORY WIDER · REPORT CARD: GRADING INDIANA'S 52-16 WIN OVER NORTH TEXAS · HEY, DO YOU WANT TO DO GOOD THINGS? · CHANCE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN 2 INDIANA GRADUATES RESCUES FORMER COLLEGE BALL STAR FROM HOMELESSNESS · CLEAN YOUR OWN HOUSE FIRST · INDIANA TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY WORRIED ABOUT SHORTFALL FROM STATE'S GAS TAX EXEMPTIONS · ICE IN BLOOMINGTON: WHAT IS CONFIRMED, WHAT IS BUZZ · INDIANA CHAMBER HAS A NEW ECONOMIC PLAYBOOK. HOOSIER BUSINESSES SHOULD WATCH THE SCOREBOARD. · MIDWEST PRIVACY VOLUME 1 · 2 MEN HURT IN ATV CRASH NEAR MICHIGAN-INDIANA STATE LINE · SHERIFF DALLAIRE DISMISSES 77% FLOCK OPPOSITION · INDIANA GAS TAX SUSPENSION CONTINUES THROUGH OCT. 6 · WHEN EVERY CABIN BECOMES A HOTEL, THE HILLS STOP FEELING LIKE HOME · LOPEZ NAMED HANNIG CONSTRUCTION INDIANA STATE STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK · MARTIN COUNTY HITS PAUSE ON DATA CENTERS, BIG SOLAR, AND WIND — LOCAL RULES BEFORE THE NEXT LAND RUSH · INDIANA MILITARY MUSEUM WWII LIVING HISTORY DAYS HONORS SACRIFICE · FALL LIGHT ON STONE COUNTRY: HOW LAWRENCE COUNTY HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED AND HOW TO SHOOT IT YOURSELF · REP. THOMPSON, GOVERNOR VISIT STORM RECOVERY SITES AROUND THE STATE ·

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Oak Street Village in Loogootee Moves Forward — Workforce Housing, Childcare, and Local Partnership Take Shape

The on-site childcare center will be operated by Kid City USA under local ownership by Adam and Jenny Martindale of Jasper

Skylar Lehr Aug 10, 2026
Martco.News

Kratos Finishes $50 Million Hypersonic Facility in Crane Ahead of Schedule — High-Tech Jobs and Regional Growth Follow

The project is expected to create more than 100 high-tech positions with average annual wages above $80,000

Skylar Lehr Aug 10, 2026
Martco.News

Martin County House Race: Open Seat in Solid Republican Territory

District 63 is reliably Republican territory, BUT....

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
Jacco.News

Jackson County House Races: Steady Republican Ground with One Real Contest

In District 69 the numbers and history favor Lucas

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
Broco.News

District 62: Rural Ground, Real Contest

This is the closest thing to a toss-up in the counties we cover.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
Monco.News

Monroe County’s Statehouse Picture: Pierce Still the Man For The Job

For the first time in more than two decades, Pierce drew a primary challenger.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
Lawco.News

Little Phoenix Learning Center Opens Doors for Local Preschoolers

Little Phoenix Learning Center, operating in partnership with Lawrence County Independent Schools

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 9, 2026
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Martin County’s CEO Program Turns Classrooms into Boardrooms — and Aims to Keep Young Talent Home

Five mornings a week, students gather for 90-minute sessions

Skylar Lehr Aug 8, 2026
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End of an Era: Mayor Craig Will Not Seek a Fourth Term

Craig first took office in January 2020 after winning the 2019 election

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
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Indiana House District 65 — Candidate Overview

Information is compiled from public records, official legislative biographies

Bob Taylor Aug 8, 2026
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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

Daniel Pierson Aug 8, 2026
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Flock Cameras in Greene County: Contracts, Coverage, and Current Status

The highest per capita camera coverage despite its modest population.

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
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Greeco.News

National Security Industrial Hub Takes Root in Bloomfield: A Generational Bet for Greene County

"By mid-summer the project footprint had already grown from its original 1,100 acres to more than 1,500 acres"

Mr.Newz Aug 7, 2026
Lawco.News

Township Trustees and Boards: The Quietest Races Still on the 2026 Ballot

With the November general election still ahead, the people who will serve the next four years are largely already known

Bob Taylor Aug 7, 2026
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Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

Trimble publicly offered help with property-tax appeals in exchange for signature sheets

Kristen Withers Aug 7, 2026
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Governor Braun Taps Joshua Bain to Regulatory Commission

Bain most recently served as Executive Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Bob Taylor 1 Aug 7, 2026
Lawco.News

Property Tax Reform Fallout: What SEA 1 Means for Lawrence County — and How Other Counties Are Handling It

Homeowners across Indiana are seeing modest property tax relief this year under Senate Enrolled Act 1. For local governments, the same law is producing a different kind of math.

Bob Taylor 3 Aug 7, 2026
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Bloomington’s Quiet Wins: Competence, Connection, and a City Still Building

“This took years of work, honest evaluation, and a lot of people pulling in the same direction."

Kristen Withers Aug 7, 2026
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Habitat Alert Highlights Gunfire Near Osage Place: Bloomington’s Steady Safety Decline

The site was becoming “more dangerous and a public safety concern.”

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 7, 2026
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Lawco.News

Fall Look-Ahead: Lawrence County & the 812

Fall in the limestone hills is still one of the better times to be outside!

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 5, 2026
Lawco.News

From Quarries to Landmarks: Limestone’s Quiet Role in America’s 250th Year

The Pentagon’s exterior is Indiana limestone.

Mr.Newz Aug 5, 2026

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

NWI Forum Announces Regional Process for Redevelopment Tax Credit Applications

The Northwest Indiana Forum is encouraging communities, developers and economic development partners across Lake, Porter, La Porte, Newtown, Jasper, Pulaski, and Starke counties…

Building Indiana Business

Election 2026: Indiana’s First Congressional District Race

INDIANAPOLIS — As November’s general election approaches, FOX59/CBS4 will go through each of Indiana’s congressional races, providing information on each of the candidates running…

Fox 59

Central Indiana gets a break from humidity before heat returns midweek

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Central Indiana receives a wonderful break today. Comfortable conditions return following last week's heat wave. However, the heat is forecast to return by…

Yahoo News

Report Card: Grading Indiana's 52-16 win over North Texas

Taking a look at Indian's performance from week one against North Texas -- the positives, negatives and more.

On3

Chance Encounter Between 2 Indiana Graduates Rescues Former College Ball Star from Homelessness

A fellow IU alum raised $20,000 for the former running back, giving him a 1st down to try and get his life back on track.

Good News Network

Indiana transportation industry worried about shortfall from state's gas tax exemptions

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has extended the state's gas tax suspension for the fifth time, but the state's transportation construction industry says it could cost Hoosiers when it …

WLWT

Indiana Chamber Has a New Economic Playbook. Hoosier Businesses Should Watch the Scoreboard.

The revised Indiana Prosperity 2035 plan is more disciplined than its predecessor. The Chamber says it has narrowed 31 goals to 18 priority goals, strengthened benchmarks and re…

Hoosier Enquirer

2 men hurt in ATV crash near Michigan-Indiana state line

Two men from Indiana were taken to the hospital after an ATV crash near the state line, deputies say.

woodtv

Indiana gas tax suspension continues through Oct. 6

Gov. Mike Braun suspended Indiana’s gasoline usage and excise taxes Thursday, extending his latest energy emergency just in time to avoid a sudden surge in gasoline prices for L…

News and Tribune

Lopez named Hannig Construction Indiana State Student-Athlete of the Week

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State women's soccer's Emely Lopez was named this week's Hannig Construction Indiana State Student-Athlete of the Week as announced by the athletic d…

Indiana State University Athletics

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