Governor Braun directs flags to be flown at half-staff in Adam County

ADAMS CO. – Governor Mike Braun is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Adams County in honor of William ‘Bill’ McKean, the former Mayor…

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Former operations manager sentenced to federal prison for stealing over $2.5 million from employer, covering up the scheme with tax fraud

EVANSVILLE— Marcie Jean Doty, 47, of Evansville, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading…

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Indiana House Committee unanimously passes bill expanding lifeline law immunity

INDIANA – The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee has unanimously passed Senate Bill 74 (SB 74) to expand lifeline law immunity. Senator Ron…

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Mayor Kerry Thomson to deliver Annual State of the City Address on April 3, detailing Bloomington’s progress and priorities

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington announced that Mayor Kerry Thomson will deliver the 2025 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 3, at the…

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Indiana January 2025 Employment Report

INDIANA—According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate in January was 4.4%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for January…

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USPS changes first-class mail delivery standards

INDIANA— Indiana residents have recently seen changes in USPS products and services, including price increases on items like Forever stamps. These increases are part of…

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City of Bloomington opens applications for 2025 Downtown Outreach Grants to support opioid crisis response

BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington is accepting applications for the 2025 Downtown Outreach (DTO) grants, funded through Opioid Restricted Settlement Funding. These grants support local nonprofit organizations…

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Social Security provides update about its death records

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Social Security announced today that more than three million deaths are reported to the Social Security Administration annually and explained that the…

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Lawrence County Highway Superintendent expresses gratitude for community’s resilience following storm

LAWRENCE CO. – In the wake of Saturday’s severe storm, Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder expressed his heartfelt appreciation to residents, volunteers, and emergency…

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Dignitary Discussion to feature Senator Todd Young

BLOOMINGTON – On Tuesday, April 15th, the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Cook Medical, and Indiana University present Dignitary Discussions with U.S. Sen. Todd Young. Senator…

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