Southern Indiana News from LPM

06/18/2026

The Clark County Health Department recently relocated its syringe services program to comply with new state requirements. Health officials say participation is down and that clients don’t have easy access to all the health options they did before, but they hope that changes.

06/17/2026

Madison County, a bit northeast of Indianapolis, has joined a handful of counties across Indiana to enact a pause on data center projects. The new moratorium lasts for six months, but some residents want to go even further.

06/17/2026

Indiana is the third state to win a federal waiver to consolidate some federal education funds and change how much academic results count in its high school ratings. t

Indiana became the third state to win a federal waiver to consolidate some federal education funds and change how much academic results count in its high school ratings.

06/11/2026

FYI, Indiana listeners.

06/11/2026

Dr. Eric Yazel is stepping down as Clark County health officer. He was recently hired as one of two chief medical officers for the Indiana Department of Health.

Dr. Eric Yazel is stepping down as Clark County health officer. He was recently hired as one of two chief medical officers for the Indiana Department of Health.

06/09/2026

Clarksville dropped its longtime town manager and announced a temporary replacement as it searches for a new leader.

06/05/2026

Republican state Sen. Chris Garten is stepping down from his role in Senate Leadership.

Republican Sen. Chris Garten announced he's stepping down from his role in Senate Leadership.

06/03/2026

Clarksville officials are looking to hire their first new town manager in 10 years. They voted this week to terminate the contract for Kevin Baity, who was hired in 2016.

Clarksville officials are looking to hire their first new town manager in 10 years.

06/02/2026

Dozens of people attended the Floyd County Library Board of Trustees meeting Monday to oppose its decision to phase out its food pantry. The board voted to switch gears and put together a committee to help find a new location.

06/01/2026

ICYMI: The library board meets tonight. Some community members are expected to attend and ask the board to reverse its decision.

The upcoming closure of a library food pantry in Southern Indiana has advocates and community members looking for ways to fill that gap and address broader issues, such as housing and food insecurity.