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INDIANA - Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency on Thursday following widespread destruction caused by severe storms, tornadic activity, heavy flooding, and a derecho that swept through the state this week. A derecho is a powerful, l

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY - The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for State Road 46 in Bartholomew County. Beginning on or around Monday, August 17, crews will begin lane closures on State Road 46 near Hartsville. This closure will occ

SULLIVAN COUNTY - The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public open house for a proposed paving and sidewalk project in Hymera. What: Public Open House for State Road 48 pavement and sidewalk project in Hymera. When: Wednesday, August 19, 5

BEDFORD - The Forest Service has expanded seasonal cave closures across the Hoosier National Forest to better protect vulnerable bat species during their most critical lifecycle periods. The updated forest order closes caves annually from August 16 throug

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal agency managing Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has finalized a regulation that will block federal taxpayer dollars from covering gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. The final rule, an

INDIANAPOLIS - Following an action-packed start to its current campaign, IndyCar has officially released the first eight races of the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series schedule. The initial phase of the 2027 calendar mirrors the opening stretch of the 2026 season,

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to add Weichai Holding Group Co. Ltd. to its Chinese Military Companies list. Senator Jim Banks Weichai is wholly-owned by a C

INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the past 24 hours, locations in northeast, central and southeast Indiana have seen upwa

INDIANA - Chrysler's parent company, Stellantis, has issued a safety recall for 48,777 vehicles across the United States following concerns that rear outboard seat belt retractors could become twisted and fail to function correctly in a collision. The rec

BEDFORD - The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Bedford has officially scheduled its next regular public meeting for Thursday, August 20, 2026. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Hauck House Commons, located at 1305 K