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FRENCH LICK IRONY: INDIANA DEMOCRATS HOLD THEIR “BIG IDEA” CONVENTION WHERE THEIR BASE CAN'T AFFORD TO SHOW UP · POWER OF PRAISE WORSHIP NIGHT TO BRING MUSIC, FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP TO SEYMOUR · INDIANA DEMOCRATS’ LONG SHADOW: AN IMAGE PROBLEM THAT WON’T QUIT · HEAVY RAIN, SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TUESDAY · THINGS TO DO IN BEDFORD THIS WEEKEND (AUGUST 15–16) · DREWERSBURG VFD RECEIVES GRANT FROM CHANNEL SEED · A ROUNDABOUT ON THE HORIZON: WHY THE SR 45 / SR 445 PROJECT MATTERS TO GREENE COUNTY DRIVERS · BLOOMINGTON MAN BELIEVED TO BE FIRST CITED IN MONROE COUNTY UNDER INDIANA’S NEW STREET CAMPING LAW · BLOOMINGTON’S COMMERCIAL CORE: STILL LOCAL, OR JUST ANOTHER COLLEGE TOWN STRIP? · GOV. BRAUN PROVIDES SEVERE WEATHER TIPS AS STORMS HEAD TOWARDS INDIANA · OAK STREET VILLAGE IN LOOGOOTEE MOVES FORWARD — WORKFORCE HOUSING, CHILDCARE, AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP TAKE SHAPE · INDIANA SWIMMING AND DIVING UNVEILS 2026-27 SCHEDULE · KRATOS FINISHES $50 MILLION HYPERSONIC FACILITY IN CRANE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE — HIGH-TECH JOBS AND REGIONAL GROWTH FOLLOW · INDIANA’S RECORD TORNADO YEAR OFFERS REMINDER TO STAY PREPARED · MARTIN COUNTY HOUSE RACE: OPEN SEAT IN SOLID REPUBLICAN TERRITORY · BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAWRENCE COUNTY TO HOST UGLY DUCK DERBY AND COMMUNITY SWIM DAY ON SEPT. 5 · JACKSON COUNTY HOUSE RACES: STEADY REPUBLICAN GROUND WITH ONE REAL CONTEST · MEIJER ADDS MICHIGAN SUPERCENTER, INDIANA GROCERY STORE THIS FALL · DISTRICT 62: RURAL GROUND, REAL CONTEST · MEIJER EXPANDS STORE COUNT BY ANNOUNCING NEW INDIANA LOCATION · MONROE COUNTY’S STATEHOUSE PICTURE: PIERCE STILL THE MAN FOR THE JOB · CYCLOSPORIASIS NUMBERS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT SOURCE · LITTLE PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER OPENS DOORS FOR LOCAL PRESCHOOLERS · SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF INVESTIGATES FATAL CRASH NEAR CR 500 EAST AND U.S. 52 ·

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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 1 Aug 11, 2026
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Martin County House Race: Open Seat in Solid Republican Territory

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

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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Jackson County House Races: Steady Republican Ground with One Real Contest

In District 69 the numbers and history favor Lucas

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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District 62: Rural Ground, Real Contest

This is the closest thing to a toss-up in the counties we cover.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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Monroe County’s Statehouse Picture: Pierce Still the Man For The Job

For the first time in more than two decades, Pierce drew a primary challenger.

Bob Taylor Aug 10, 2026
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End of an Era: Mayor Craig Will Not Seek a Fourth Term

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

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
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Indiana House District 65 — Candidate Overview

Information is compiled from public records, official legislative biographies

Bob Taylor Aug 8, 2026
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When the Camera Becomes the Cause: Civilian Auditing in Southern Indiana

Daniel Pierson Aug 8, 2026
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Flock Cameras in Greene County: Contracts, Coverage, and Current Status

The highest per capita camera coverage despite its modest population.

Mr.Newz Aug 8, 2026
Lawco.News

Township Trustees and Boards: The Quietest Races Still on the 2026 Ballot

With the November general election still ahead, the people who will serve the next four years are largely already known

Bob Taylor Aug 7, 2026
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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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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.

Bob Taylor Aug 7, 2026
Lawco.News

Property Tax Reform Fallout: What SEA 1 Means for Lawrence County — and How Other Counties Are Handling It

Homeowners across Indiana are seeing modest property tax relief this year under Senate Enrolled Act 1. For local governments, the same law is producing a different kind of math.

Bob Taylor 2 Aug 7, 2026
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Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

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

Mr.Newz 1 Aug 5, 2026

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

Power of Praise Worship Night to bring music, faith and fellowship to Seymour

SEYMOUR — An evening of music, worship and fellowship is coming to Seymour as the Power of Praise Worship Night invites the community to gather for a free o ...

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Heavy rain, severe weather possible Tuesday

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – Heavy rains and severe weather is possible in Southeast Indiana Tuesday.

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Drewersburg VFD receives grant from Channel Seed

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – The Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a grant from Channel Seed.

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Bloomington man believed to be first cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law

Staff report BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — August 11, 2026 A Bloomington man appears to be the first person cited in Monroe County under Indiana’s new street camping law after an employee…

The Bloomingtonian - Jeremy Hogan

Gov. Braun provides severe weather tips as storms head towards Indiana

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana Governor Braun is encouraging Hoosiers to take simple steps to prepare for severe weather this week. According to the National Weather Se…

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Indiana Swimming and Diving Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana swimming and diving program on Tuesday (Aug. 11) announced its schedule for the 2026-27 season.

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Indiana’s record tornado year offers reminder to stay prepared

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Severe weather can move into Southern Indiana quickly, and residents are being reminded to have a plan before the next round of storms ar ...

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Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County to host Ugly Duck Derby and Community Swim Day on Sept. 5

BEDFORD — The community is invited to join the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence County for their Ugly Duck Derby and Community Swim Day on Saturday, Septem ...

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Lawrence County weather update — Tue Aug 11, 11:19 AM EDT: 88°F, Clear sky

High near 95°F · Low around 78°F. Clear sky conditions. Updated 11:19 AM. View full interactive forecast → _Automated local weather snapshot · updates about every 4 hours._

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Meijer Adds Michigan Supercenter, Indiana Grocery Store This Fall

Dual stores to debut on Sept. 30

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