Criminal justice committee has goals of improving communication, efficiency in judicial system

BICKNELL — The parks board here is moving forward with the installation of a splash pad at South Side Park.

City officials are honing in on a design for what they believe will be the last necessary major repair to the Wabash River levee.

William Allen Cullop was a significant figure in the history of Knox County, as an attorney, businessman, and politician. At the top of his impressive resume was his four terms in the U. S. House of Representatives.

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A new poll indicates that a large majority of Hoosiers believe climate change is happening to some extent and are supportive of measures to address its impact on the state.

Educators convened at Vincennes University for a free computer science workshop aimed at introducing them to fundamentals and preparing them to meet new state mandates.

MONDAY

Bicknell, county police looking at long-term partnership in wake of staffing troubles

County council members on Tuesday punted on a request from Denise Swink, director of the Knox County Court-Appointed Special Advocates program, to expand her staff.

The month and a half since the end of Indiana’s 2019 legislative session has seen thousands of teachers across the state rush to begin the license renewal process ahead of changes to the requirements that take effect July 1.

Franklin College president plans to step down in 2020

Bloomington will include new language extending its sexual harassment protections beyond employees to independent contractors, volunteers, interns and any others doing sanctioned work for the city in all future relevant contracts.

Referendum vote could be in May 2020 to provide fire department with adequate financing

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Sharing a stage with tearful survivors of sex abuse, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention apologized Wednesday for the abuse crisis besetting his denomination and outlined an array of steps to address it.

Knox County Day Camp to be next week

Good Samaritan Hospital will host its 14th annual Women's Wellness Expo from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Highland Woods Community Center, 1377 S. Hart Street Road.

Residents in Edwardsport on Tuesday got a step closer to seeing some of their streets restored.

New video shows adult cows being abused at Indiana farm

In much the same way Habitat for Humanity works to provide affordable housing for people with lower incomes, Indiana Solar for All strives to make solar power possible for homeowners who can’t afford the cost of solar installations.

Teen gets 45 years for fatally stabbing mother

“Wind is dead!” can officially be categorized with “Dewey wins!” in the annals of Henry County history.

New Palestine Intermediate School students shovel, tote 8 tons of gravel to inside room

CHICAGO — New research shows fatal falls have nearly tripled in older Americans in recent years, rising to more than 25,000 deaths yearly.

An independent report gave Indiana a failing grade for its policies concerning protecting children’s school drinking water from lead contamination.

Inmates at the county jail may soon have to pitch in on the cost of their healthcare.

New programs underway in areas including the Wabash Valley

Some see smartphones as a barrier to engaging with nature. But last month, Bloomington High School North students got a crash course on the ways technology can help them better understand the natural world.

Man sentenced for conviction in killings of ex's 2 dogs

• The next meeting of the Natural Gardeners Club will be at 7 p.m. today in the teen area downstairs at the Knox County Public Library, 502 N. Seventh St.

Researchers tell us that most people would be better off waiting to claim Social Security benefits. Yet most people file early.

SHANNONDALE — U.S. Army Pfc. Marvin E. Dickson’s life ended before it really ever had a chance to begin.

The lowest reading since October 2016

FAIR OAKS — Authorities released the names Tuesday of three former employees of a large northwestern Indiana dairy farm who were charged with animal cruelty following the release of undercover video showing workers kicking and throwing calves.

TOLEDO, Ohio — The constant rains this spring are forcing some Ohio farmers to give up hopes of planting any corn this spring and wonder if they'll have any crops at all this year.

TODAY

It’s been a busy few days at Gregg Park, Steve Beaman, superintendent of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, told members of the Board of Works on Monday.

Improving weather's allowing Hoosier farmers to get in their crops

A Vincennes man pleaded guilty on Monday to strangling to death his 5-year-old son two years ago.

Judge: School district violated transgender students' rights