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WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO STAY: ED BALLARD, HAGENBECK-WALLACE, AND ORANGE COUNTY’S BIG-TOP LEGACY · DANGER IN YOUR HOME: ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD ROKITA ALERTS HOOSIERS TO NEARLY 40 PRODUCTS RECALLED IN JULY · TOURISM’S QUIET POWERHOUSE: HOW FRENCH LICK RESORT CONTINUES TO LIFT ORANGE COUNTY · JLL INCOME PROPERTY TRUST EXPANDS WITH 1.1 MSF INDIANA BUY · THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SQUEEZE AND THE NON-STUDENT EXODUS · GUEST OPINION: COMMUNITY BENEFITS, NOT MORATORIUMS, SHOULD GUIDE INDIANA’S DEBATE ON DATA CENTERS · MR.NEWZ EXPLAINS: PULLING PUBLIC RECORDS IN MONROE, LAWRENCE, GREENE, MARTIN, JACKSON, WASHINGTON, BROWN & ORANGE COUNTIES · HOW PURDUE INDIANAPOLIS IS HELPING STUDENTS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR THEIR CAREERS · LOCAL BAKER! · INDIANA STATE POLICE K9 RICH TO GET DONATION OF BODY ARMOR · DEL TACO NEARING COMPLETION IN BEDFORD · BEARS EXECUTIVES EXPECTED TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE MOVE TO NORTHWEST INDIANA · SEYMOUR’S PROPOSED ANNEXATION: PLANNING FOR GROWTH ALONG THE BURKART CORRIDOR · SKYDIVER RESCUED IN INDIANA AFTER FALLING INTO HOMEOWNER’S TREE · HELP CHRISTINA'S HABITAT FUND GOAL! · DELAWARE COUNTY TEAMS TO RESUME WATER SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON · A CAREFUL LOOK AT WHAT THE BROWN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS WORKING TOWARD · LETTUCE PRICES SEE RECORD JULY DROP FOLLOWING CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK · SCHOOL CHOICE, THE CURRENT STATE AND HOW IS AFFECTS YOU. · WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES IN CHICAGO AREA, INDIANA AS STORMS PUMMEL THE REGION · COULD BEAU BAYH LOOK LIKE ANYMORE OF A DOOFUS? · TECHPOINT CELEBRATES NEXT GEN TECH TALENT THROUGH 2026 XTERN PROGRAM · INDIANA’S $1.86 BILLION SURPLUS AND NEARLY $4 BILLION IN RESERVES: WHAT IT MEANS FOR COUNTIES LIKE OURS · SECOND STREET BRIDGE LANE CHANGES PAUSED FOLLOWING PUSHBACK FROM INDIANA LEADERS · WHEN THE CIRCUS CAME TO STAY: ED BALLARD, HAGENBECK-WALLACE, AND ORANGE COUNTY’S BIG-TOP LEGACY · DANGER IN YOUR HOME: ATTORNEY GENERAL TODD ROKITA ALERTS HOOSIERS TO NEARLY 40 PRODUCTS RECALLED IN JULY · TOURISM’S QUIET POWERHOUSE: HOW FRENCH LICK RESORT CONTINUES TO LIFT ORANGE COUNTY · JLL INCOME PROPERTY TRUST EXPANDS WITH 1.1 MSF INDIANA BUY · THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SQUEEZE AND THE NON-STUDENT EXODUS · GUEST OPINION: COMMUNITY BENEFITS, NOT MORATORIUMS, SHOULD GUIDE INDIANA’S DEBATE ON DATA CENTERS · MR.NEWZ EXPLAINS: PULLING PUBLIC RECORDS IN MONROE, LAWRENCE, GREENE, MARTIN, JACKSON, WASHINGTON, BROWN & ORANGE COUNTIES · HOW PURDUE INDIANAPOLIS IS HELPING STUDENTS LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR THEIR CAREERS · LOCAL BAKER! · INDIANA STATE POLICE K9 RICH TO GET DONATION OF BODY ARMOR · DEL TACO NEARING COMPLETION IN BEDFORD · BEARS EXECUTIVES EXPECTED TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE MOVE TO NORTHWEST INDIANA · SEYMOUR’S PROPOSED ANNEXATION: PLANNING FOR GROWTH ALONG THE BURKART CORRIDOR · SKYDIVER RESCUED IN INDIANA AFTER FALLING INTO HOMEOWNER’S TREE · HELP CHRISTINA'S HABITAT FUND GOAL! · DELAWARE COUNTY TEAMS TO RESUME WATER SEARCH FOR MISSING PERSON · A CAREFUL LOOK AT WHAT THE BROWN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS WORKING TOWARD · LETTUCE PRICES SEE RECORD JULY DROP FOLLOWING CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK · SCHOOL CHOICE, THE CURRENT STATE AND HOW IS AFFECTS YOU. · WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES IN CHICAGO AREA, INDIANA AS STORMS PUMMEL THE REGION · COULD BEAU BAYH LOOK LIKE ANYMORE OF A DOOFUS? · TECHPOINT CELEBRATES NEXT GEN TECH TALENT THROUGH 2026 XTERN PROGRAM · INDIANA’S $1.86 BILLION SURPLUS AND NEARLY $4 BILLION IN RESERVES: WHAT IT MEANS FOR COUNTIES LIKE OURS · SECOND STREET BRIDGE LANE CHANGES PAUSED FOLLOWING PUSHBACK FROM INDIANA LEADERS ·

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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?

Bob Taylor 2 Aug 12, 2026

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Indiana’s $1.86 Billion Surplus and Nearly $4 Billion in Reserves: What It Means for Counties Like Ours

Gov. Braun has framed the surplus as giving lawmakers “options”

Mr.Newz Aug 11, 2026

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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 2 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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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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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

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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 1 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

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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

Broco.News

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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Danger in your home: Attorney General Todd Rokita alerts Hoosiers to nearly 40 products recalled in July

INDIANA - Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to immediately check their homes for nearly 40 products recalled last month by the U.S. Consumer ...

WBIW

JLL Income Property Trust Expands with 1.1 MSF Indiana Buy

JLL Income Property Trust has acquired Whitestown Distribution Center IV, a 1.1 million-square-foot industrial asset in Whitestown, Ind.

Commercial Property Executive

Guest Opinion: Community benefits, not moratoriums, should guide Indiana’s debate on data centers

As more Hoosier communities debate data centers, a growing number of local governments are reaching for moratoriums. Nearly a third of Indiana counties have adopted data center …

The Elkhart Truth

The Affordable Housing Squeeze and the Non-Student Exodus

Bloomington still looks busy. Students fill the sidewalks, new apartment buildings rise near campus, and the downtown restaurants stay crowded on weekends. Look past the surface…

Kristen Withers

Mr.Newz Explains: Pulling Public Records in Monroe, Lawrence, Greene, Martin, Jackson, Washington, Brown & Orange Counties

Public records are one of the most practical tools available to ordinary Hoosiers. Whether you are checking a property before buying, looking into a court matter, verifying a bu…

How Purdue Indianapolis is helping students lay the groundwork for their careers

Purdue University Indianapolis offers its Guaranteed Work Experience program to help students build career connections.

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Indiana State Police K9 Rich to get donation of body armor

Indiana State Police K9 Rich will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Kokomo Tribune

Bears executives expected to address possible move to Northwest Indiana

CBS News

Skydiver rescued in Indiana after falling into homeowner’s tree

“We’re used to people dropping in on the east side … but it’s not every day they land in your tree,” the fire department wrote.

NewsNation

Lawrence County weather update — Thu Aug 13, 8:24 AM EDT: 72°F, Clear sky

High near 90°F · Low around 70°F. Clear sky conditions. Updated 8:24 AM. View full interactive forecast → _Automated local weather snapshot · updates about every 4 hours._

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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:00pm • Bedford Public Library

De-Flock our town

Robert Pennington is a graduate from Prager U and noted constitutional law researcher. He will hold a 1hr presentation on the current state of the Flock Camera System in Lawrence County. An overview of all local locat…

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Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00pm • Bedford First Assembly, 2601 27th Street, Bedford

Harvest of Quilts Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the annual quilt show featuring traditional and contemporary works by local quilters. View exhibits, meet makers, and enjoy light refreshments. Free admission during opening hours.

Event

Oct 15, 2026 at 12:00pm • Evansville

Eville Shindig

Best hot rod, kustoms and rockabilly festival in the Midwest. If you love hot rods, kustom cars, trucks, motorcycles, vintage campers, pin up girls, rockabilly bands, swap meets, tattoos, lowbrow art, vendors of cool …

Event

Oct 10, 2026 at 1:00pm • Bedford Public Library, 1323 K Street, Bedford, IN

Autumn Story and Craft Afternoon

Family program featuring seasonal stories followed by a simple nature- or limestone-themed craft. Designed for children ages 4–10 with accompanying adults; materials provided. Free; no registration required.

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Oct 3, 2026 at 9:00am • Hobson Ford, 10050 State Road 37, Bedford, IN 47421 (or Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US Highway 50 West

Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services Car, Truck & Tractor Show

Annual benefit show featuring automobiles, trucks, tractors, and garden equipment. Entry fee supports local cancer patient services; awards, food vendors, and family activities included. Open to the public.

Event

Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th Street, Bedford

Limestone Heritage Walking Tour – Bedford Historic Square

Guided architectural and historical tour highlighting Bedford’s limestone buildings, courthouse square, and industry heritage. Registration recommended through Lawrence County Tourism; free of charge.

Event

Sep 25, 2026 at 5:00pm • Meet at Monroe County Courthouse Square

Historic Downtown Bloomington Walking Tour

Guided architectural and historical tour of the Courthouse Square Historic District, highlighting limestone buildings and local heritage. Free; registration recommended through Bloomington Parks or tourism channels.

Event

Sep 19, 2026 at 9:00am • Boone County Fairgrounds, Lebanon

Back to the Fifties Festival

Join us for great entertainment, vendors, classic cars and bicycles, and all that goes with a fun-filled, family friendly "Back to the Fifties Festival". The 244 custom cars attending were beautiful and the music was …

Event

Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Downtown Mitchell square and Mitchell Community Public Library grounds, 804 West Main Street, Mitchell

Mitchell Persimmon Festival Preview Craft Fair

Local artisans display handmade crafts, baked goods, and persimmon-themed items in advance of the full Persimmon Festival. Free admission; family-friendly activities and light refreshments available.

Event

Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00am • Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN

Bloomington Fall Craft & Local Makers Fair

Local artisans and makers display handmade crafts, baked goods, and seasonal items. Family-friendly activities and food vendors available. Free admission.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell, IN

Fall Wellness Hike at Spring Mill

Guided moderate 2-mile hike focusing on seasonal flora, forest ecology, and limestone formations. Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Free with park admission.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 9:00am • Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47404 (meet near the waterfall boardwalk)

Fall Wellness Hike at Cascades Park

Guided moderate hike along trails featuring seasonal foliage, creek views, and historic limestone features. Suitable for most fitness levels; sturdy shoes and water recommended. Free.

Event

Sep 12, 2026 at 12:00pm • Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, IN 47708

Evansville Raptor Con 2026

Pop-culture and media convention with comics, games, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, and related programming. Evansville’s largest event of this type.

Event

Sep 5, 2026 at 6:00pm • StoneGate Arts & Education Center, 931 15th Street, Bedford, IN

Lawrence County Rock Club Monthly Meeting

Monthly gathering of the Lawrence County Rock Club featuring discussion of local geology, limestone specimens, and upcoming field trips. Open to the public; visitors are welcome to bring specimens for identification.