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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 ·

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Jim Lucas 69s again,

And why progressives should keep the lights on.

Daniel Pierson 2 Nov 5, 2026
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Sean Steele and Chase Cummings talked me out of it

I am not flipping. I am not switching to Chris May. I am not voting.

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Ellettsville Has Become Bloomington’s Suburb

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Mayor and 50 Year Ranger, gets put through the spanking machine.

The Bloomington City Council stripped $6,486,683 out of her proposed 2027 budget

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Living Distractionless: Making the Hard Choices to Get Back to "You"

Spend time wondering.

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Is Indiana hiking Property Taxes for Cuts to Data Centers?

A recent post blurs three financial events to stir up Data Center rage.

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“High Crime, LMAO”: Law Enforcement has to answer for Flock Use.

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Mugshot mills and the degradation of "news"

Do any of us know what news is anymore?

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Chris Bowen really wants you to listen to her.

Her official story sounds neighborly until you ask questions.

Bob Taylor 1 Sep 8, 2026
Opinion
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Chris Bowen in full denial after insulting entire District

A candidate can refuse a debate. Candidates refuse debates. What she cannot do is dress the refusal in academic rank and then act shocked when the district hears the rank.

Bob Taylor 2 Sep 6, 2026
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Hey, do you want to do good things?

Explaining our recent Facebook departure and updates.

Mr.Newz 3 Sep 2, 2026
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Clean Your Own House First

The ICE panic in Bloomington this week has the usual shape.

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Am I the Last Democrat?

I was a Democrat because the party, as I understood it, was supposed to protect that arrangement.

Daniel Pierson 4 Aug 26, 2026
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A Beam from the Towers Stops in Indianapolis — and a Question About Where We Are Looking

It is possible to honor the dead without treating the date as a permanent national holy day that crowds out attention to the living future.

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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?

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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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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

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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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Saved from the Cell: Hoosier Helicopter Parents Freaking Out Over Unplugging Kids

Parents do not need to fear the adjustment.

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026
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Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

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Around Indiana aggregated headlines

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.

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

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

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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.

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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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Indiana DNR modifies 2027 Lake Michigan stocking plan

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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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