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Rural Indiana regions apply for combined $120 million in federal healthcare grant funding

INDIANAPOLIS — As part of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) will soon award GROW (Grow Rural Opportunities for Wellbeing) grants in an effort to improve rural healthcare access and affordability statewide. According to Gov.…

Hagerstown man asks why post office won’t add wheelchair access

Republican Congressman Jefferson Shreve pledged to dig into accessibility issues at the Hagerstown post office after a local resident highlighted the facility's lack of wheelchair access.

Morgan County Justice Campus evacuated as carbon monoxide testing takes place

MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. -- The Morgan County Judicial Campus will be closed this week as carbon monoxide testing takes place. According to a press release shared by county officials, the campus was closed early on Tuesday for carbon monoxide testing. County officials said some…

Inside the lobbying push that fueled arrests at Indy hospitals

The Indiana Hospital Association pushed for police and new penalties. But there’s little public oversight.

Florida activists call to end death penalty after double execution

Florida activists gathered in Pinellas County, urging state leaders to abolish the death penalty after Florida's first double execution in 62 years.

Scientology’s role in Clearwater’s future shapes the race for City Council’s Seat 5

The City of Clearwater holds its City Council elections next month with two of five seats up for election. The Seat 5 race in particular has had candidates debating one issue that has shaped Clearwater politics for decades: The growing influence of the Church of Scientology in…

Byron Donalds says he wants to ax ultra-processed foods in Florida schools

Gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is advocating for a plan similar to one the Florida Legislature has declined to advance — removing ultra-processed foods from school lunchrooms. Donalds, a Republican and former member of the Florida House, wants ultra-processed…

County eyes library branch closure in new budget plan

Indy’s 2026 homeless count stays flat

But there was some good news. The yearly count showed fewer people were staying outside.

Fulton County CPS workers win next step to hybrid model

Fulton County supervisors were sympathetic Wednesday to its Department of Social Services’ plight as its Child Protective Service team has the worst on-time reporting record in the state.

Fulton County CPS workers win next step to hybrid model

Fulton County supervisors were sympathetic Wednesday with its Department of Social Services’ plight as its Child Protective Service team has the worst on-time reporting record in the state.

Fulton County CPS workers win next step to hybrid model

Fulton County supervisors were sympathetic Wednesday with its Department of Social Services’ plight as its Child Protective Service team has the worst on-time reporting record in the state.