Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Rules for Head Start
The Trump administration plans to roll back rules for Head Start, a long-running program for low-income children, including many in Indiana. Federal officials want to reduce regulations for Head Start, which could remove many of its defining features. The changes could take effect after a review, possibly in 2027. Repo...
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Gov. Braun Fills Slot on Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has filled an empty seat on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Joshua Bain is Executive Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and a current Republican councilor on the Indianapolis City-County Council. He previous...
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Washington to Conduct Public Hearings on Wheel Tax and Data Center Moratorium
The Washington City Council will hold two public hearings Monday in council chambers. The first hearing starts at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on a proposed Municipal Wheel Tax and Motor Vehicle Excise Tax ordinance. Right after that, council members will take comments on a proposal to temporarily pause development of data...
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Vincennes Native Promoted to Army Lt. Colonel
Vincennes' native Cody Biggs has been promoted to the Army rank of Lieutenant Colonel following confirmation by the U-S Senate. Biggs will get the official promotion pinning in a ceremony on Sunday at the Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes. Current Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Lange will preside over the coming ceremony....
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DeLaney Concerned About Drawbacks of Gas Tax Holiday
Governor Mike Braun has declared another statewide energy emergency and extended Indiana's gas tax suspension through September 5th. The "gas tax holiday" has saved Hoosiers about 61 cents a gallon since it began this spring. But it has also cost the state about half a billion dollars in road funding. To cove...
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State Attorneys General Urge Stronger Federal Rules to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls and Scams
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other state attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" rules to help phone companies block scammers from the U.S. communications network. KYC rules require originating voice pro...
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AAA: Thursday's Hoosier Gas Price Average is $3.55 Per Gallon
The Triple A Motor Club says the average price of gas in Indiana on Thursday was $3.55 per gallon, 2¢ lower than Wednesday and 51¢ lower than Thursday's national average of $4.06 per gallon. It was also 2¢ lower than a week ago, 50¢ higher than a month ago, and 34¢ higher than a year ago. Meanw...
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Powerball Jackpot Increases to $856M for Saturday's Drawing
There was no Grand Prize winner in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing. That means the jackpot for Saturday night's drawing increases to $856M. The cash option for a single winner would be $372M. Meanwhile, no one claimed the top prize in Wednesday night's Hoosier Lotto drawing. The jackpot increases to $31.9M for Satu...
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Indiana Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 1,700
Indiana now has more than 17-hundred reported cases of cyclosporiasis. State health officials say the parasitic illness has spread across much of the state and may be linked to contaminated lettuce. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue. Health officials say the true number of cases could be even...
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Daviess Co. Arrests
Washington Police arrested a Washington woman Wednesday for False Informing, Possession of Methamphetamine, Operating a Vehicle While Impaired with a Controlled Substance, and Misuse of 911. 39-yer-old Alison Breeden is being held on $25,000 bond in the Daviess County Security Center. The Daviess County Sheriff's Depar...
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Washington Pair Arrested on Meth Charges
Washington Police arrested two Washington residents on Tuesday for Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine and Possession of Meth. 44-year-old Robert Lance Osgatharp and 44-year-old Jennifer Rose Drake are being held without bond in the Daviess County Security Center.
Aug 05, 2026
Braun Issues New Energy Emergency, Keeps Gas Tax Holiday in Place
Governor Mike Braun declared a new statewide energy emergency Wednesday extending Indiana's gas tax holiday through September 5th. The current emergency, tied to oil shipping problems from the Iran conflict, is set to expire today. Braun says the new order is needed because of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilitie...
Aug 05, 2026
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American ex-Marine feared near death after weeks in catatonic state in Russian prison
Robert Gilman has been fed through a tube for 46 days after falling into a stupor, and advocacy groups say Russia has barred his mother from visiting.
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Thousands of migrants remain in Spanish territory after border rush, death toll hits about 100: Ceuta official
Ceuta president Juan Jesus Vivas told the European Parliament that at least 100 people died in the border rush and thousands of migrants remain.
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US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it is "consulting closely with our allies and partners" Thursday after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile.
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Iran's president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese and meat from supermarkets align with food inflation exceeding 112%, raising fears of a breaking point.
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Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks
Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.
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Crowded Russian beach descends into chaos after alleged Ukrainian drone incident kills 7, including 4 children
A projectile struck a crowded Russian Black Sea beach Monday, killing seven people, including four children, and injuring 58. Russia blamed a Ukrainian drone attack as video captured the deadly impact.
Aug 06, 2026
Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights
An explosive-armed drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting Germany's interior minister to warn of a hybrid attack.
Aug 05, 2026
Russia deploys North Korean missile unit to Ukraine; Moscow-Pyongyang axis deepens: report
A Ukrainian intelligence official says Russia is deploying a North Korean unit with up to 120 ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine.
Aug 05, 2026
Terrifying 'human safaris' on display in shocking video that reveals depths of Russia's deadly campaign
Video shows a Russian drone stalking a vegetable vendor through a Kherson market before detonating near him, in what Zelenskyy calls a "safari."
Aug 05, 2026
Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime's atomic threat
Nuclear experts urged President Trump to keep Iran's nuclear program at the center of talks, warning Tehran could seek sanctions relief before addressing remaining nuclear capabilities.
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