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Dozens of volunteers join a citywide cleanup

The United Way of the Wabash Valley held a citywide cleanup in Terre Haute on Saturday morning, partnering with volunteers including Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology students to help homeowners remove unwanted items.

Terre Haute, IN · 14d

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Center Township Fire Rescue to add 2,000-gallon tanker on International chassis

CENTER TOWNSIP, Ind. (WSBT) — Center Township Fire Rescue is preparing to add a new tanker truck to its fleet after members of the department’s equipment committee visited Spencer Manufacturing, Inc. on Friday to check on its progress. The new tanker will hold 2,000 gallons of water and...

Spencer, IN · 13d
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IU professor shares insight on what will happen if Sen. Alting wins election

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Incumbent State Senator Ron Alting is up against Democrat Natasha Baker for the District 22 seat this year, but he’s announced his resignation mid-election. News18 spoke with an Indiana University professor for some insight on what would happen if Alting wins this election. Alting...

Bloomington, IN · 16d
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The Herald-Times

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Bloomington budget fight exposes growing rift between council, mayor

The Bloomington City Council approved a 2027 budget that looks much like this year's despite targeted cuts and decisions to postpone some spending, but the budget process exposed heightened tensions at City Hall and a growing divide between the council and Mayor Kerry Thomson over the city's financial future. Council members argued Bloomington needs to more aggressively examine its spending and long-term commitments, while Thomson's administration maintained that the city's finances remain stable despite uncertainty surrounding potential state limits on local property and income tax revenues. The disagreement expanded beyond dollars and cents, touching on transparency, oversight and the relationship between the city's legislative and executive branches. The debate eventually turned more personal. Several council members accused the administration of treating legislative oversight as an annoyance rather than a core part of the budget process between two equal branches of government, while Thomson defended city employees and said the tone of some budget discussions had become demoralizing for staff. “We all want to do better with the money that we have, but adding layers and layers of red tape to getting it done doesn't seem like the most practical solution,” Thomson said. Council member Hopi Stosberg took issue with that

Bloomington, IN · 16d

WTWO/WAWV

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Heartland Industrial Park pledges $4.5M to Sullivan County

Heartland Industrial Park committed $4.5 million to a community enhancement initiative through the Sullivan County Community Foundation to provide long-term support for the Merom Conference and Retreat Center, the Brown Baggers Food Pantry, and the Sullivan County Park & Lake Dredging Project.

Sullivan County, IN · 15d

WTWO/WAWV

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ISP speaks on Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend

Several Indiana law enforcement agencies and local organizations are holding drug take-back events this weekend to safely collect unused medications and vaping products.

Lafayette, IN · 15d

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Terre Haute Man Allegedly Voted Illegally For Years

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – A Terre Haute man is accused of voting in six Indiana elections despite not being a U.S. citizen. According to a probable cause affidavit, 41 year old Francisco Aguilar Romero has DACA status and is not a U.S. citizen. Investigators say records show he voted in elections from 2018 through 2024, including the 2022 and 2024 general elections and the 2023 municipal election.

Terre Haute, IN · 17d

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Bloomington Convention Center update: $660K bid OK’d for Seminary Pointe demolition

Construction of the Bloomington Convention Center expansion continues to move toward a Jan. 8, 2027, completion date. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. At its Wednesday (Oct. 21) meeting, the Monroe County capital improvement board (CIB) voted unanimously to approve a $660,000 bid from...

Bloomington, IN · 17d

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Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt File Felony Charges Against an Alleged Illegal Alien for Registering and Voting Multiple Times in Indiana Elections

Attorney General Todd Rokita and Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt file felony charges against an alleged illegal alien for registering and voting multiple times in Indiana elections. Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt: “We appreciate the partnership with Attorney General Rokita in making sure that elections in Vigo County, and all...

Vigo County, IN · 17d

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Wabash River Regional Development Authority Approves New Projects

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — New developments are coming to Terre Haute. One is a $60 million redevelopment of the Haute City Center and the other is a $3.3 million transformation of a historical building in downtown Terre Haute. The projects were approved at the Wabash River Regional Development Authority...

Terre Haute, IN · 14d

WTWO/WAWV

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Local officials react to feasibility study happening in Sullivan County

SULLIVAN CO., Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A feasibility study is taking place in Sullivan County for a possible nuclear power plant coming to the area and local officials are excited for the prospect of one coming to the area. American Electric Power, Amazon and X-energy are looking to see if Sullivan County is the best place […]

Sullivan County, IN · 17d

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Temporary road closures and parking restrictions ahead due to Homecoming activities

On Oct. 30, Bloomington residents will experience temporary road closures and parking restrictions in relation to the Indiana University Homecoming parade, according to a press release from the City of Bloomington. The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. and travel east from Washington Street to Indiana Avenue’s Sample Gates.

Bloomington, IN · 16d

WTWO/WAWV

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Terre Haute Citywide Cleanup scheduled again for coming weekend

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The city of Terre Haute is bringing back its citywide cleanup this fall at a new location. Residents of Vigo County can bring unwanted household items and yard waste in an effort to keep our neighborhoods looking better. The new drop-off location will be at the previous location of Terre Haute […]

Terre Haute, IN · 16d

The Center Square

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Illinois Quick Hits: Clerk sentenced for spending taxpayer funds on personal expenses

(The Center Square) – A Clark County judge has sentenced a former Dolson Township clerk to five years in prison and ordered her to pay more than $168,000 in restitution after prosecutors said she misused township taxpayer funds by spending them on personal expenses. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Clark County State’s Attorney Kyle Hutson said Kimberly Grable, 46, of Marshall gained access to the township’s checkbooks after she was elected in April 2025. Schaumburg man charged in $66.2M COVID fraud scheme A Schaumburg man is charged in connection with a $66.2 million fraud scheme after he allegedly billed for at least 380,000 COVID-19 tests that were never performed. According to court documents, Rajesh “Raj” Patel, 52, was the co-owner and chief operating officer of a clinical laboratory located in Hillside that processed PCR tests during the pandemic. Patel’s lab allegedly paid Meridian Medical Staffing Inc. tens of millions of dollars for providing test specimens of purported patients who never existed or never provided the specimens. Illinois first lady spends $500,000 on Ohio gubernatorial candidate Illinois First Lady M.K. Pritzker has announced that she is investing $500,000 to support Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s

Illinois · 17d

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County board still has questions for CMH

Crawford Memorial Hospital finances were again the focus of a CMH board meeting last week. CMH completed the month of September with mixed results operationally and financially, Chief Financial Officer Mike Harbor said. Medical/surgical in-patient volumes have dropped in the past year but to an extent have been replaced by...

Crawford County, IL · 17d

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Oct. 22, 2026: Monroe County budget; commissioner salaries; IU luncheon; deer crashes; IOSHA safety fine

Based on the National Weather Service forecast in text and charts here’s some advice. Thursday: Slow down. Before 9 a.m. there could be some patchy fog. Wear a light jacket or sweater to start the day, because we’re starting from an overnight low in the mid forties. But you can shuck off that outer wrap soon enough, because it will be sunny and clear with a high temperature around 70F°.

Monroe County, IN · 17d

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Ceremony to be held Friday to name stretch of road after Bob Knight

There is a ceremony Friday at 11 a.m. ET in connection with the naming of part of State Road 45/46 as Bob Knight Memorial Way, WFIU is reporting. Earlier this year, the Indiana state legislature unanimously passed a resolution calling for the Indiana Department of Transportation to name the stretch of State Road 45/46 between College Ave. and Fee Lane after the legendary IU basketball coach. This span is just north of Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium at the north end of the IU campus.

Bloomington, IN · 17d

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Avian Influenza Detected in Multiple Indiana Counties

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) as the cause of death for multiple geese in Hamilton County. Additionally, multiple blue-wing teal in Greene County were confirmed to have HPAI through surveillance conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services and DNR Division of Fish, Wildlife & Nature Preserves.

Hamilton County, IN · 18d

The Herald-Times

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Bloomington drivers to face weekslong lane restriction

Drivers in downtown Bloomington will encounter a new lane restriction starting Wednesday, Oct. 21. Here’s what you need to know. Where in downtown is the lane restriction? The city will close the eastbound lane on Second Street, from South Walker Street in the west to College Avenue in the east. The westbound lane will remain open. How long will the lane be closed? The lane will be closed starting Oct. 21 for up to 45 days, though city officials expect the closure to be lifted by Thanksgiving. Why is the lane being closed? The lane is being closed because of ongoing construction work related to the former hospital site, which the city is turning into a new neighborhood, called Hopewell. The city said in a news release that the closure will allow crews to replace asphalt and install new stormwater infrastructure, among other things. What else is the city doing on Second Street? The city is installing a two-way protected bike lane along the north side of Second Street, from Walker to the B-Line Trail, and also will replace traffic signals at the intersections of Second Street with Walker and Rogers Street. The project also includes new lighting, curb ramps,

Bloomington, IN · 18d

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Monroe County council sticks with proposed 2027 salaries, keeps commissioners at 85%

The president of the board of Monroe County commissioners made another attempt Tuesday evening (Oct. 20) to convince county councilors to bring salaries for commissioners salaries into line with other full-time elected county officials. But the county council adopted its proposed 2027 salary ordinance, as well as the whole 2027...

Monroe County, IN · 18d