Expanding mental health and substance abuse treatmentAccording to the Indiana Department of Correction, nearly 80% of inmates in Indiana jails have an addiction or mental health condition, and 75% of those who return to prison have a substance use disorder. To help ensure more Hoosiers with mental health conditions receive treatment in hospitals, not jails, …
#2 IUWBB defeats #5 Iowa in front of record crowd at Assembly HallGrace Berger leads the Hoosiers to victory over #5 Iowa on Thursday evening at Assembly Hall. 13,046 came out to cheer Indiana onto their 23rd win for the season and the 7th time the Hoosiers have defeated a nationally ranked team, the second …
Indiana House votes to up the earned income tax creditThe Indiana House of Representatives on Monday unanimously advanced State Rep. Chuck Goodrich’s (R-Noblesville) bill to increase the state’s earned income tax credit from 10% to 12%. Goodrich said this legislation would provide additional tax relief to working Hoosiers struggling to make ends meet. This tax …
Two Arrested in the 1975 Cold Case: Death Investigation of Laurel Jean Mitchell On Monday February 6, 2023, the Indiana State Police arrested two men alleged to be responsible for the death of Laurel Jean Mitchell in 1975, an investigation which has spanned the course of nearly a half century. (Synopsis of the overall case) On Wednesday …
HB1015 passes Indiana House, paving way for speed cameras in construction zonesThe Indiana House of Representatives has passed IN House Bill 1015 on a 70-28 vote. The Bill would work to protect construction workers and drivers going through work zones by implementing speed cameras in such area that would trigger violation tickets to those cars …
2 Lawrence County Officers shot during traffic stopAn early morning traffic stop in Mitchell led to shots being fired, leaving two police officers wounded and a suspect deceased. Just after 3am on Sunday morning, a Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputy pulled over a vehicle in the 4800 block of SR 37 for a traffic violation. A …
Lt Governor testifies on Senate Mental Health BillLieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch testified before the Indiana Senate to lobby for more support for Mental Illness in the state of Indiana. She told the story of family members that have struggled through the years, including a sibling that committed suicide and others that have struggled with addiction. …
Bill to create designated outdoor refreshment areas advances through Indiana LegislatureThe Indiana House of Representatives on Monday voted in support of State Rep. Shane Lindauer’s (R-Jasper) bill to encourage local governments to create Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas to boost local economies. DORA is a specified area of land designated by a city or town that …
Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee & Regional Opportunity Initiatives Invest $1.9 millionBloomington will receive $1.9 million in grant funding through the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program. The investment, which affects innovative infrastructure, was reviewed and approved by the Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee and Regional Opportunity Initiatives (ROI) and the Indiana …
Mackenzie Holmes earns spot on Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 Senior forward Mackenzie Holmes has earned a spot on the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s Late Season Top 20, announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Monday evening. Holmes is leading Indiana with 22.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and shoots one of the …
