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THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · INDIANA MAN ACCUSED OF CHASING TACO BELL EMPLOYEES WITH A KNIFE · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · INDIANA WOMEN’S CLUB ICE HOCKEY DEFEATS AURORA UNIVERSITY 5-3 · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · INDIANA STATE PARKS FREE TO VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL WEDNESDAY · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · RISING SUN IS STATE RUNNER-UP AT HCCA SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · FISHERS BUSINESS PICKED FOR INDIANA GROWN HOLIDAY GIFT BOX · MAY WINS! · INDIANA DNR MODIFIES 2027 LAKE MICHIGAN STOCKING PLAN · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · NORTHEAST INDIANA MARCHING BANDS PLACE IN TOP TEN AT ISSMA FINALS · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · ELECTIONS, RENOVATIONS AND NEW PROGRAMS TOP WEEK IN NORTHWEST INDIANA GOVERNMENT · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · SUSAN MIHALO | FROM MEXICO TO NORTHWEST INDIANA, MONARCHS DEPEND ON CONNECTED HABITATS · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · INDIANA EXECUTES JEFFREY WEISHEIT FOR 2010 MURDERS OF TWO CHILDREN · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · INDIANA HAS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GAP FOR WOMEN. THESE GROUPS ARE TRYING TO FILL IT · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · MARTINSVILLE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 39-YEAR-OLD MAN · THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · INDIANA MAN ACCUSED OF CHASING TACO BELL EMPLOYEES WITH A KNIFE · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · INDIANA WOMEN’S CLUB ICE HOCKEY DEFEATS AURORA UNIVERSITY 5-3 · GIRLS ROCK BLOOMINGTON DOWNSIZES · INDIANA STATE PARKS FREE TO VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL WEDNESDAY · DISGUSTING HAIRCUTS FOR THE WIN · RISING SUN IS STATE RUNNER-UP AT HCCA SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP · STATE HOUSE RESULTS ACROSS THE MR.NEWZ COUNTIES · FISHERS BUSINESS PICKED FOR INDIANA GROWN HOLIDAY GIFT BOX · MAY WINS! · INDIANA DNR MODIFIES 2027 LAKE MICHIGAN STOCKING PLAN · SEAN STEELE AND CHASE CUMMINGS TALKED ME OUT OF IT · NORTHEAST INDIANA MARCHING BANDS PLACE IN TOP TEN AT ISSMA FINALS · KIRKWOOD SHOOTING: MAYOR INSISTS IT'S THE GUN'S FAULT. · ELECTIONS, RENOVATIONS AND NEW PROGRAMS TOP WEEK IN NORTHWEST INDIANA GOVERNMENT · THE NASHVILLE DREAM IS BEING RENTED OUT BY THE NIGHT · SUSAN MIHALO | FROM MEXICO TO NORTHWEST INDIANA, MONARCHS DEPEND ON CONNECTED HABITATS · MARTIN COUNTY’S RECYCLING CENTER FACES DECEMBER HEARING AS FINANCES STAY THIN · INDIANA EXECUTES JEFFREY WEISHEIT FOR 2010 MURDERS OF TWO CHILDREN · FARMER'S ALMANAC LOOKS AHEAD: MILDER LEAN FOR SOUTHERN INDIANA, WITH THE USUAL CAVEATS · INDIANA HAS A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING GAP FOR WOMEN. THESE GROUPS ARE TRYING TO FILL IT · THE MASK FINALLY SLIPS, SEAN STEELE TAKES TO FACEBOOK TO ATTEMPT DAMAGE CONTROL. · MARTINSVILLE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 39-YEAR-OLD MAN ·

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Lawco.News

Keeping the Distance: How Bedford’s Half Marathon Became a Local Fixture

The race did not begin as a city project. Bedford native Chris Galloway created it in the mid-2010s because he wanted a half marathon in his hometown.

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 17, 2026

Martco.News

Local Capital and Regional Growth: Martin County’s Small-Business Fund Meets Crane Corridor Opportunity

Martin County is seeing two practical forms of economic activity move forward at the same time

Terry Dailee Aug 17, 2026

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Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest Lifts Off at West Boggs Park August 28–29

Colorful hot air balloons will rise over the waters of West Boggs Lake later this month as the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest moves to a new home in Loogootee

Terry Dailee Aug 17, 2026

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Lawco.News

Pirates, Pixels, and the Fleet: The Unlikely Link Between Crane Naval Base and Video Games

Students gain real client experience building games that will actually be used. Engineers gain more engaging and efficient tools.

Mr.Newz 2 Aug 16, 2026

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Indiana Townships Are Changing: Here’s What It Means for Monroe, Lawrence, Greene and the Rest of Our Region

For generations, Indiana’s townships have been the closest layer of government most rural and small-town residents ever deal with.

Bob Taylor 2 Aug 14, 2026

Greeco.News

Rural Hospital Presses Anthem Over Underpaid Claims

one batch of claims as approaching $1 million, roughly a week of operating cash

Bob Taylor Aug 13, 2026

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Greeco.News

Newberry Festival Returns to Greene County This Weekend

It is a straightforward, family-centered event built around live entertainment, food and craft vendors, contests, a pedal tractor pull, a car show, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and other activities aimed at all ages.

Mr.Newz Aug 13, 2026

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Broco.News

Climbing Toward the Centennial: Restoring Brown County’s Historic Weed Patch Hill Fire Tower

Donations can be made online at friendsbcsp.org/donations or by check to Friends of Brown County State Park, P.O. Box 1892

Kristen Withers Aug 13, 2026

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Broco.News

Chamberfest Brown County Returns: World-Class Ensembles, a Wartime Song Cycle Premiere, and a Week of Mostly Free Music in Nashville

Composer Patrick Zimmerli and librettist Mirabelle Ordinaire have set actual wartime correspondence — spanning the American Revolution through the Gulf War — to music for four voices and piano.

Kristen Withers Aug 13, 2026

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Wasco.News

Washington County Highway Garage BOT Project: What the State Audit Found and the Oversight Still Underway

Auditors identified problems with purchasing procedures, contract adherence, and financial reporting.

Daniel Pierson Aug 13, 2026

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Jacco.News

Fall Preview: Farm Markets, Harvest Season, and Fort Vallonia Days in Jackson County

Mark the calendar now!

Mr.Newz Aug 13, 2026

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Monco.News

The Affordable Housing Squeeze and the Non-Student Exodus

Current market averages for typical apartments sit in the $1,500 to $1,700 range

Kristen Withers Aug 13, 2026

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Jacco.News

Seymour’s Proposed Annexation: Planning for Growth Along the Burkart Corridor

Seymour is preparing the southern and southeastern approaches for the next chapter of measured, infrastructure-supported growth.

Daniel Pierson Aug 12, 2026

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Broco.News

A careful look at what the Brown County Redevelopment Commission is working toward

Economic planning—while staying grounded in community goals

Skylar Lehr Aug 12, 2026

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Could Beau Bayh Look Like Anymore of a Doofus?

Does the candidate understand how he lands with regular people outside the donor circuit and the convention hall?

Bob Taylor 4 Aug 12, 2026

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Indiana’s $1.86 Billion Surplus and Nearly $4 Billion in Reserves: What It Means for Counties Like Ours

Gov. Braun has framed the surplus as giving lawmakers “options”

Mr.Newz Aug 11, 2026

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Lawrence County Joins Statewide INjail System: What It Means For Southern Indiana

"This system makes public records easier to obtain across the board"

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 11, 2026

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French Lick Irony: Indiana Democrats Hold Their “Big Idea” Convention Where Their Base Can't Afford to Show Up

Indiana Democrats say they want to rebuild the middle class and speak for everyday Hoosiers.

Bob Taylor 1 Aug 11, 2026

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Indiana Democrats’ Long Shadow: An Image Problem That Won’t Quit

n places like Kokomo, federal intervention during the auto crisis helped stabilize a manufacturing base that might otherwise have collapsed.

Daniel Pierson 2 Aug 11, 2026

Lawco.News

Things to Do in Bedford This Weekend (August 15–16)

Mid-August is still full summer in southern Indiana

Mr.Newz Aug 10, 2026

Greeco.News

A Roundabout on the Horizon: Why the SR 45 / SR 445 Project Matters to Greene County Drivers

Drivers who regularly travel the intersection of State Road 45 and State Road 445 in eastern Greene County have known the risks for years.

Mr.Newz Aug 10, 2026

Monco.News

Bloomington’s Commercial Core: Still Local, or Just Another College Town Strip?

For much of the 20th century, the Square and the streets around it served the whole community.

Kristen Withers Aug 10, 2026

Martco.News

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

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Indiana man accused of chasing Taco Bell employees with a knife

Landon Jones had reportedly been acting erratically before the confrontation, banging his hand on the counter and demanding food and a phone charger.

WKRC

Indiana women’s club ice hockey defeats Aurora University 5-3

Junior goalie Alexis Clark made key saves to complete a weekend sweep.

Indiana women’s club ice hockey defeats Aurora University 5-3 - Indiana Daily Student

Indiana state parks free to veterans, military personnel Wednesday

Military veterans can enter any of Indiana's state parks, lakes, forests or recreation areas, including Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, for free on Veterans Day.

nwitimes

Rising Sun is State Runner-Up at HCCA Spirit State Championship

(BROWNSBURG, Ind.) – Rising Sun High School is continuing their tradition of being among the best competitive cheer teams in Indiana.

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Fishers business picked for Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Box

Fishers company Sweet Melissa Honey & Hive is featured in the 2026 Indiana Grown Holiday Gift Box, which includes 14 products from 11 Hoosier businesses. Indiana Grown, a statew…

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Indiana DNR modifies 2027 Lake Michigan stocking plan

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will adjust its 2027 stocking plan for Lake Michigan to ensure anglers continue to have access to healthy, sizeable fish populations …

Greensburg Daily News

Northeast Indiana marching bands place in top ten at ISSMA Finals

Several high school marching bands from Northeast Indiana placed in the top ten at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Marching Band State Finals over the weekend.

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Elections, renovations and new programs top week in Northwest Indiana government

Northwest Indiana elections reshape councils as Gary advances major initiatives. Catch up on Northwest Indiana government news.

nwitimes

SUSAN MIHALO | From Mexico to Northwest Indiana, monarchs depend on connected habitats

Monarchs are among the most remarkable travelers on earth. Each spring, they pass through or end up living in Northwest Indiana after a journey that began thousands of miles away.

nwitimes

Indiana executes Jeffrey Weisheit for 2010 murders of two children

Hours before the execution, Weisheit's attorney urged Gov. Mike Braun to intervene and said scrutiny of Indiana's drug purchases would continue.

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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.

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Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

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Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.