Year: 2026

(Indianapolis) — Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly expand restrictions on student cell phone use in schools, moving toward a consistent, statewide policy covering the entire school day. The proposal, Senate Bill 78, […]

(Southeastern Indiana) — Flu activity is rising across Southeastern Indiana, and local health officials say the region is likely heading into a challenging stretch as winter respiratory illnesses continue to circulate. Health leaders in Ripley, […]

(Vernon, IN) — A woman was rescued from the Muscatatuck River at Muscatatuck County Park on New Year’s Eve after deputies and multiple emergency agencies responded to a report of a mental health crisis near […]

(Indianapolis) — Indiana lawmakers are preparing to debate what could become the state’s largest gambling expansion in years, with proposals this session focused on online lottery sales and a possible new casino in northeastern Indiana […]

(Statewide) — State Representative Michelle Davis has introduced legislation that would require all Indiana public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom and library. Under the proposal, schools would be required to post […]

(New Marion, IN) — The New Marion Volunteer Fire Department is marking a leadership transition following the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Charles Meisberger. Meisberger has retired after 49½ years as fire chief, capping a […]