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10/09/2025

Thirty of Ross' trademark landscapes will be sold at a series of auctions starting in November. He painted many of them live on The Joy of Painting, which started airing on PBS in the 1980s.

10/08/2025

Food pantries are struggling to meet demand due to the federal government shutdown.

Some food banks receive food from a federal program called the Emergency Food Assistance Program.

10/08/2025

On this week's Ask the Mayor, Terre Haute mayor Brandon Sukbun talks on the federal government shutdown, the safe neighborhood property crime initiative, ENTEK, and more.

"Local solutions to local problems is the way to go, and we want to bring a proven strategy to folks at the higher levels of government to open that dialog." - Sakbun on safe property initiative

10/08/2025

Vice President J.D. Vance is making a return trip to Indiana Friday to speak with state lawmakers about mid-cycle redistricting.

Vice President JD Vance is slated to return to the Hoosier State on Friday to meet with Indiana’s Senate Republican caucus as redistricting deliberations appear to be at an impasse.

10/08/2025

Roy Lee Ward has withdrawn two final federal lawsuits that sought to delay his ex*****on. Ward is scheduled to be executed Friday morning at the Indiana State Prison for the 2001 murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne.

State officials have not yet disclosed how much was paid for the latest round of ex*****on drugs, however.

10/07/2025

Bloomington Police arrested a fourth suspect Monday in connection with the Sept. 26 attack on Robert Ballard, a 60-year-old man experiencing homelessness. Blake Bell, 19, of Nashville was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury on Friday.

Blake Bell, 19, of Nashville was charged with battery resulting in bodily injury on Friday.

10/07/2025

Thanks for swinging with us! 🎶

Every act this year was comprised of current or recently graduated students from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Seeing friends and neighbors show up, dance, and cheer for a show is so valuable for a young artist's success—thank you for being there when it matters most.

📸 Sam Schemenauer

10/07/2025

Human remains found in Owen County 22 years ago have been identified as Deanna Smith, an Indianapolis woman who went missing in 1999.

Deanna Smith was reported missing in 1999.

10/07/2025

Stephen Dixon II of Bloomington was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting and killing of Shawn Allen Sullivan on Sept. 26.

Bloomington Police arrested a man Monday for the shooting and killing of Shawn Allen Sullivan, according to Mayor Kerry Thomson.

10/07/2025

Indiana had more water quality "success stories" than any other state last fiscal year. The Environmental Protection Agency designates a river, lake or stream a "success story" if the water significantly improves after once being too polluted for things like swimming, fishing or hosting aquatic life.

Indiana had more water quality "success stories" than any other state last fiscal year. The Environmental Protection Agency designates a river, lake or stream a "success story" if the water significantly improves after once being too polluted for things like swimming, fishing or hosting aquatic life...

10/07/2025

Some local school corporations are increasing recruiting efforts amid state budget cuts and declining enrollment.

Monroe County Community School Corporation recently announced it would start offering school tours for prospective families.

10/06/2025

Beau Bayh, a 29-year-old Marine Corps veteran and Harvard-trained lawyer, will run as a Democrat for Indiana Secretary of State.

The son of a governor and grandson of a senator, Bayh comes from one of the most influential families in Indiana Democratic politics.