Rural communities
Power is back on in northwest Indiana, but life isn’t back to normal
Many residents struggling to pay for food, home repairs following two-week outage.
Meet your rural communities reporter
Laura Lane
I joined FPI News so I could travel across the state to tell stories from some of Indiana’s smallest communities that have been ignored or underserved. I report on their obstacles, setbacks and hurdles, but also reveal their milestones and breakthroughs.
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Latest news
Despite flood and earlier setbacks, Metamora sees reason for optimism
Floodwaters damaged much of the canal town just as a $14.4 million restoration project offered hope for its future.
What precautions you should take if your garden flooded
Floodwaters may contain contaminants ranging from pesticides to E. coli, so veggies may not be safe to eat.
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Jennings County dodges floods, mourns child killed by fallen tree
Muscatatuck River depth highest in at least 15 years but flooding was kept at bay
Why you’re seeing so many tomatoes at farmers’ markets
High temperatures, regular rainfall and hardy varieties mean bumper crop for many southern Indiana growers.
These rural Indiana towns are trying to make walking safer
Communities are turning to federal funding to make roads less hazardous for pedestrians.
Bloomington homeless camp residents must move out by Sept. 1
Dozens in wooded camp notified by county to pack up belongings and leave Thomson property.
Rural homelessness presents challenges in southeast Indiana
Limited funding and shelter beds, plus agency strife, hinder progress toward solutions in Clark and Floyd counties.
Renovation of historic train depot chugging along
Nonprofit developing Pleasant Lake site into its flagship railroad campus.
Homeless still sleeping outside despite new law making it a crime
Bloomington balances “the needs of our unhoused neighbors with public safety”
From parking lots to parks: How rural Indiana is reshaping community spaces
The Rural Placemaking Studio is helping small towns pursue projects.
After midnight, artists use molten iron to create metal masterpieces
See photos of welding artists bringing their visions to life at Sculpture Trails in Solsberry.
Free tire recycling at 32 statewide sites thanks to state grant
IDEM divvies $300,000 among counties seeking grants to get rid of old tires.
The best deals and discounts at the 2026 Indiana State Fair
How to save on admission, parking, rides and food.
Can I get a free roadmap for my car? In Indiana, no.
Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will send you a free fold-up roadmap for your car if you ask for one — but not Indiana.
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