Category Archives: Local News
Red Cross Declares Blood Supply Crisis
The American Red Cross is warning of a nationwide blood shortage. It has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis. The organization says donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, l...
Jul 30, 2026
Woman Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Father and Cutting his Heart Out
A 32-year-old woman in northern Indiana is facing multiple charges, including murder, after her father was found fatally stabbed with his heart cut out. According to Porter County court records, Seren...
Jul 30, 2026
Gibson Co.: Indianapolis Man Arrested for Theft of Dog
An Indianapolis man faces a theft charge after allegedly taking a dog from a vehicle at the Pilot Travel Center in Gibson County. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office says 51-year-old Gregory Morton too...
Jul 30, 2026
Lane Closures Scheduled Monday for State Road 58 in Daviess County
The Indiana Department of Transportation advises that lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday on State Road 58 near Elnora in Daviess County. Crews will begin alternating lane closures on the Stat...
Jul 30, 2026
Bloomington Man Convicted of Deadly Shooting
A Bloomington man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting. A jury found Quentin Porter Junior guilty of murder, auto theft, identity deception, and theft in the death of Malik Sims. Police say Si...
Jul 30, 2026
Gov. Braun & Indiana DNR Announce Expansion to Martin State Forest
Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have announced the acquisition of 51 acres of land that will become the newest addition to Martin State Forest in Greene County. The...
Jul 30, 2026
Young Calls for Passage of SHIPS for America Act
U.S. Senator Todd Young of Indiana spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday about recent reports that indicate China is retrofitting cargo ships with deadly weapons, including long-range strike and surface...
Jul 29, 2026
Lynn, Indiana Town Marshall Struck and Killed by Fleeing Driver
The Lynn, Indiana Town Marshall was struck and killed Wednesday morning. A Randolph County Sheriff's deputy had earlier pulled over a van, suspected of being a stolen vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old ...
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Florida Ticket Wins $800 Million Mega Millions Jackpot
A Florida lottery player woke up this morning with an 800-million-dollar fortune after hitting the Mega Millions jackpot. Lottery officials say the winning ticket from Tuesday night's drawing matched ...
Jul 29, 2026
Daviess, Sullivan, and Gibson Counties Among 18 Indiana Counties Receiving LARE Grants for Lake, River, and Stream Projects
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says organizations in 18 Indiana counties will receive nearly $1.3M in grants to fund 21 lake, river, and watershed land treatment projects through DNR's La...
Jul 29, 2026
This Day in Country Music
On this day July 24, 1957
Born on this day was Pam Tillis country music singer-songwriter and actress, (she is the daughter of country music singer Mel Tillis). Originally a demo singer in Nashville, Tennessee, she scored the 1991 hit "Don't Tell Me What to Do", and has since c...
Jul 24, 2025
On this day June 24, 2000
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines married actor Adrian Pasdar at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada for 55 dollars.
Jun 24, 2025
On this day June 22, 2011
Glen Campbell announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This news came five months after Campbell announced his retirement from the music business.
Jun 22, 2025
On this day June 21, 1976
Reba McEntire married Charlie Battles at the First Baptist Church in Stringtown, Oklahoma. They had their honeymoon in Texas, where they promoted her latest single to local radio stations.
Jun 21, 2025
On this day June 20, 1949
Born on this day in Tuskegee, Alabama, was Lionel Richie, singer, songwriter and one time member of the Commodores. Kenny Rogers scored the 1980 crossover country hit with the Richie written and produced track "Lady". Richie released his tenth studio a...
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 20, 2007
presented the to Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Don Williams and songwriter Harlan Howard at the Tennessee State Museum in Nashville. Buck Owens received the Jim Reeves International Award.
Jun 20, 2025
On this day June 19, 2006
Taylor Swift released her debut single "Tim McGraw" the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Swift wrote the song during her freshman year of high school, knowing that she and her senior boyfriend would break up at the end of the year when he ...
Jun 19, 2025
On this day June 19, 1954
"I Don't Hurt Anymore" by Hank Snow began a 20 week run at #1 on the Country Best Seller list. Also on the chart, "One by One" by Red Foley and Kitty Wells began a 21 week run at #2 on same chart, managing a single week at #1 later in the year.
Jun 19, 2025