The black bear that has been seen in Pike County has gotten into garbage there and is likely still roaming around southern Indiana.

He was arrested Wednesday, the same day he was released for a prior incident.

The Indiana Department of Health's online COVID tracker now shows three Indiana counties are currently under an "Orange" level advisory, 22 counties under a "Yellow" advisory or higher.

Agencies and individuals working to combat substance abuse in Dubois County can apply to have their efforts funded by the Dubois County SAC. 

Yesterday’s unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act is a big win that prioritizes our rural communities by making a historic investment in rural broadband that will help us achieve our goal of delivering high speed and reliable broadband to all Americans.”

In May 2021, as part of a newly launched ‘Indiana Bond Bank (IBB) Gives Back’ campaign, the IBB reimbursed 29 school corporations $348,175 in interest paid on tax anticipation warrants issued through IBB in 2020 during the height of COVID-19.

"Because of the strong position Indiana occupied going into last year’s unprecedented global pandemic and partnerships at all levels of government, we now find ourselves at a place of full employment and growing economy."

Wednesday's business in a special Board of Public Works including the hiring of Officer Austin Cain.

Jasper Strassenfest’s inaugural Half Pot event is ramping up with set ticket sales hours beginning Thursday, July 15th at their booth located in front of the Southgate Shopping Center in Jasper. 

Hoosier Students Experiencing Significant Academic Impacts From COVID-19 Pandemic

 Kentucky and Indiana children in foster care will now be able to visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari once a year for free.

A Monday stolen vehicle report led to the arrest of a 72-year-old Huntingburg man.

According to IN.gov's Coronavirus tracker, Dubois County recorded nine new cases in the latest update.

In some instances, the scammer reportedly asks for payment to be dropped off at a kiosk or a laundry mat. These scams are an attempt to steal consumers’ money or identities.

The American Legion, Department of Indiana, has named State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) the 2021 recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award. 

Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against a consortium of virtual schools and affiliated entities seeking more than $154 million in monies misappropriated

Beginning or around Monday, July 19, contractors will close U.S. 231 from State Road 64 to 10^th Street in Huntingburg. 

Wyatt was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, and OWI refusal. 

The Jasper Police Department responded to the area of 660 Rumbach Avenue in reference to a battery.

As a part of this investment, the commission awarded $1,000 merit awards to 52 organizations receiving Arts Organization Support to recognize their innovation and dedication to providing public benefit in the last year.