Category Archives: Local News

Republican State Senator to Write Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
Republican state Senator Mike Bohacek (ba-HA-check) is working on writing a bill that will be introduced in 2027 to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana. Bohacek is from Michiana Shores in northern I...
Will Peppers May 17, 2026 TeriVirbickis / Depositphotos.com

Richard Allen's Attorneys Granted Oral Arguments in Appeal of Delphi Murders Conviction
Lawyers defending the man in prison for the Delphi murders will be able to make oral arguments in an appeal. The Indiana Court of Appeals granted Richard Allen's attorney's request this week. Allen is...
Will Peppers May 17, 2026

State Ordered By Governor to Halt Using Federal Survivor Benefits for Foster Child Costs
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is ordering the state to stop using federal survivors' benefits on foster child costs. The Indiana Department of Child Services has been using the money to reimburse the st...
Will Peppers May 17, 2026 kaninstudio / Depositphotos.com

Road Closure Planned for State Road 59 in Greene County
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 59 in Linton is scheduled to be closed Monday for an emergency railroad crossing replacement. The work is expected to take a week to complete, ...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

Bruceville Clerk-Treasurer opening
The Town of Bruceville is seeking an appointment to fill its Clerk-Treasurer position. The position opened with the resignation of Roger Spires from the spot. Knox County Republican Chair David Shelto...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

Oakland City University Deal to Keep University Open
Oakland City University says a new partnership deal should keep the school open and operating normally. School leaders say classes, sports, and daily operations will continue, though details of the ag...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

Governor Braun Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for Cellphone Ban
Governor Mike Braun held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for the state's cellphone ban at all K-12 schools on Wednesday in Whiteland. Braun officially signed the bill March 5th, a few days after th...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

AAA: Friday's Hoosier Gas Price Average $4.21 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Friday was $4.21 per gallon, 4 lower than Thursday and 32 lower than Friday's national average of $4.53 per gallon. It was also 33 l...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

Splashin' Safari Opens Saturday for 2026 Season
Southern Indiana's Splashin' Safari officially opens for its 80th season today. The water park's theme park neighbor, Holiday World, opened last weekend. The readers of USA today named Splashin Safari...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026

Martin Co. Spring Cleanup Wraps Up Saturday
Spring Cleanup at the Martin County Recycling Center in Loogootee will be held today (Saturday) from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The cost for a small pick-up truck load is $20 while a regular pick-truck is ...
Will Peppers May 16, 2026 FrameAngel / Depositphotos.com

