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What you need to know about county council and commissioners
Indiana counties are governed by local officials who are up for election. Here’s what they’re responsible for.
Latest news
All nine Indiana congressional seats are contested. Here’s who’s running.
Seven Republicans and two Democrats are up for reelection under the same district boundaries lawmakers approved in 2021.
Flood damage? Apply for FEMA assistance by Oct. 25
Start or update your FEMA application online or over the phone before the deadline.
This small-town Indiana festival is like ‘going to Disney’ for some kids
Orange County Pumpkin Festival in French Lick offers free rides for children.
Rural Communities
Sheriff accused of stealing political yard signs and lying about it
Indictment charges him with theft, official misconduct, obstruction of justice and perjury.
Hidden beneath a Quaker meeting house: A link to the Underground Railroad
Fall Creek Friends Meeting House hosting free event Sunday explaining the congregation’s role in helping slaves find freedom
Community mourns loss of 4-year-old from August storms
Waylon Moore died when 100-mph winds hit rural Jennings County on Aug. 11
Elections 2026
Ruckelshaus, Moorhead focus on taxes, healthcare in swing district
Indiana Senate District 29, which includes parts of the west side, has featured tight races in recent elections.
What you need to know about the bail amendment on your ballot
If passed, the constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to any defendant if the state proves they cannot be safely released.
What you need to know to vote in Indiana’s 2026 General Election
Check your voter registration, find a polling place and learn the ID rules.
Policy & Impact
Why you’ll see more news from the Uplands region on our site
The Media School at IU Bloomington launched the Indiana Newsroom this fall.
Fight over water for LEAP spreads to Hendricks County
Citizens has proposed a booster station and two tanks to help supply water to the industrial park.
Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
The potential changes would exclude undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers and anyone without permanent status.
Coalition of AI giants, labor unions proposes uniform guardrails for Indiana data centers
The goal is to generate more public buy-in and reduce moratoriums on new projects.
Women & Girls
Indiana has a transitional housing gap for women. These groups are trying to fill it
Hundreds of women remain on waitlists for spots in programs across the state.
How Northeast Indiana got businesses to help pay for daycare
State leaders are looking to employers to help make childcare affordable.
Football is a girls sport. Lawrence North is proving it.
Inside one team’s quest to dominate a new high school sport in Indiana.
How a Big Sister match became a 50-year friendship
A Fort Wayne mentoring program brought them together in 1976. They’ve been part of each other’s lives ever since.
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