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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"

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.

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.

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

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

Martin County House Race: Open Seat in Solid Republican Territory

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

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

End of an Era: Mayor Craig Will Not Seek a Fourth Term

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

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

Flock Cameras in Greene County: Contracts, Coverage, and Current Status

The highest per capita camera coverage despite its modest population.

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.

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."

Habitat Alert Highlights Gunfire Near Osage Place: Bloomington’s Steady Safety Decline

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

Summer’s Last Stretch: Nature Cafés, Trails, and Why Folks Still Choose the Hills

It is a quiet, practical close to a season

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

Parents do not need to fear the adjustment.

Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

"We're building the future one rack at a time."

Downtown Shoals Boom: New Businesses Breathing Life into Main Street

In a small town like Shoals, every new business does more than fill a building

Opinion: The Skepticism Trap – Why Shoals (and Too Many Small Towns) Are Their Own Worst Enemy When New Businesses Arrive

GOOD LUCK NOT OPENING TILL 8 O’CLOCK,

Make Forty’s Famous Fish Sandwich at Home!

Forty’s Famous Fish Sandwich right in your own kitchen!

Preparing Hoosier Students for the 2026-2027 School Year: Device Policies, Health Education Updates, and Practical Steps for Families

As the 2026-2027 academic year approaches, Indiana families, including those in Lawrence County, face several statewide policy changes that will shape the daily experience of students.