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NEIGHBORING DAVIESS COUNTY PULLS A GIANT WIPE CLOG FROM THE SEWER PLANT · MEMORIAL CROSS PLACED HONORING FALLEN INDIANA STATE TROOPER AARON SMITH · LILLIANA YOUNG RESIGNS FROM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OVER BLOCKED MUNICIPAL ID PROGRAM · NORTH DEARBORN PARK'S NEW MONUMENT HONORS LOCAL BOY · THE FORGOTTEN SWITCHING CENTERS AND THE BUILDINGS THAT STILL DO THE SAME JOB · LAUREL'S JAMFEST TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS TOYS SATURDAY · INDIANA TOWN BANS “SUPER INTELLIGENCE: THE PRACTICAL DETAILS” · NOVEMBER 12 RECAP: NORTHWEST INDIANA NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY · BITE ME: MAN BITES SEVERAL CHILDREN AT PARTY · CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR METAMORA BUSINESS OWNER SATURDAY · SIXTH GRADERS MEET LOCAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS AT NORTH LAWRENCE CAREER CENTER’S REAL WORLD EVENT · PHOTOS | AMAZON BREAKS GROUND ON NEW DATA CENTER IN NORTHWEST INDIANA · WHILE NORTHEAST INDIANA VOTES DOWN NEW CASINOS, WEST BADEN KEEPS RESTORING WHAT IT ALREADY HAS · ‘I WANT JAILS FILLED WITH BAD PEOPLE’: INDIANA BAIL AMENDMENT PASSES WITH 60 PERCENT OF THE VOTE · REMNANT CHURCH BUYS FORMER ROOKIES FUN CENTER SITE ON GREAT ESCAPE DRIVE · INDIANA TO BE WITHOUT TWO STARTERS VS USC THIS WEEKEND · FEARING COMPLETE REPLACEMENT, BLOOMINGTON CITY COUNCIL BANS “SUPER INTELLIGENCE” · HEATH HAWKINS ANNOUNCES RUN FOR BEDFORD MAYOR IN 2027 · THOMSON LAUNCHES REELECTION BID DAYS AFTER ANOTHER KIRKWOOD SHOOTING · RIPLEY CO. MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR MISCONDUCT WITH MINOR · JIM LUCAS 69S AGAIN, · MEASLES CASES IN INDIANA: SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION TIPS · BLOOMINGTON UNROLLS FINANCIAL RELIEF: CHEAP LIQUOR LICENSES · SPIUWBBPREVIEW111226.JPG ·

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State House Results Across the Mr.Newz Counties

Indiana voters cast ballots on November 3, 2026. Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the Indiana House of Representatives for the first time in 14 years. In the eight southern counties covered by the Mr.Newz network the results were more mixed, with one clear flip and several Republican holds. House District 62 covers all of Brown County and portions of Monroe and Jackson counties. Democrat Amy Huffman Oliver defeated Republican incumbent Dave Hall. Oliver received about 59 percent of the vote to Hall’s 41 percent. The seat had been held by Republicans in recent cycles. Oliver becomes the first Democrat to represent the district since 2010. House District 61 covers most of Bloomington and surrounding areas in Monroe County. Democrat Matt Pierce ran unopposed and retained the seat he has held since 2002. House District 46 includes western portions of Monroe County,…

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Sean Steele and Chase Cummings talked me out of it

I am not flipping. I am not switching to Chris May. I am not voting.

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The mask finally slips, Sean Steele takes to Facebook to attempt damage control.

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We Are Jaime: How West Encapsulates Average Democrat Mentality in Indiana

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Mayor Kerry gets put through the spanking machine.

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Incumbent Senator In Indiana Caught Shoplifting

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Five Weeks Out in District 69

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After Being Unaffirmed by Hoosier Dems, Young Tries Again

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Personnel Matter: Monroe County’s Health Chief Is Out, and She Is Already Lawyered Up

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Clean Your Own House First

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Am I the Last Democrat?

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A Beam from the Towers Stops in Indianapolis — and a Question About Where We Are Looking

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Unopposed but Still Listening: Ellington Reaches Out After Filing Error Removes Yochum from Senate Ballot

Bob Taylor Aug 18, 2026
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Could Beau Bayh Look Like Anymore of a Doofus?

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

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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.

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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

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

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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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Jenee Abram Trimble: Real Crusader for Taxpayers?

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Governor Braun Taps Joshua Bain to Regulatory Commission

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

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Data Centers: You're gonna love em'

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Memorial cross placed honoring fallen Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith

PLAINFIELD, Ind. – A new, permanent tribute now stands along the interstate in Plainfield, honoring an Indiana State Trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.…

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North Dearborn Park's new monument honors local boy

(GUILFORD, Ind.) – A new monument at North Dearborn Community Park honors a local boy and other children who have passed away far too young.

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(LAUREL, Ind.) – The Laurel community will come together to raise funds for kids' Christmas presents this weekend.

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November 12 recap: Northwest Indiana news you may have missed today

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Celebration of Life for Metamora business owner Saturday

(METMORA, Ind.) – Community members are invited to a Celebration of Life for a beloved Metamora business owner this weekend.

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PHOTOS | Amazon breaks ground on new data center in Northwest Indiana

Amazon kicked off construction of its massive $7 billion Jasper County data center Thursday. See photos from the groundbreaking ceremony.

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‘I want jails filled with bad people’: Indiana bail amendment passes with 60 percent of the vote

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana voters overwhelmingly passed a state constitutional amendment surrounding bail — a move that will allow judges to deny bail for any crime if a suspect is …

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Neighboring Daviess County Pulls a Giant Wipe Clog From the Sewer Plant

Just across the river in Daviess County, Kentucky, the Regional Water Resource Agency (RWRA) recently hauled a large, tangled mass of wet wipes and other debris out of the main …

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Indiana to be without two starters vs USC this weekend

Indiana had its newest availability report released on Thursday night ahead of its matchup with USC this weekend.

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Heath Hawkins announces run for Bedford Mayor in 2027

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