Rural homelessness growing faster than cities
Homelessness may not look the way many imagine it, particularly in rural Indiana. Rural areas saw a 16.6% increase in people experiencing homelessness between 2023 and 2025, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority data. During that same time period, urban areas saw a 9.4% increase. Those...
Chocolate Bars Recalled Over Salmonella Expands To Indiana
A chocolate recall has now expanded to Indiana, and residents are warned that consuming the sweet treat could lead to a serious illness.
New Study Reveals Indiana’s Deadliest Roads for Drivers
They say that Indiana is the "Crossroads of America," but it sounds like these roads are the deadliest in the state.
Weird Indiana Laws Locals Shrug Off but Travelers Keep Asking About
Indiana might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of bizarre legislation, but it has collected quite a few head-scratching rules over the years. From restrictions on what beverages liquor stores can sell cold to laws about catching fish with your bare hands, the Hoosier State has plenty of...
Woman allegedly caught trying to smother 1-year-old in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman is facing preliminary charges of attempted murder and child molest after allegedly trying to smother a 1-year-old girl. The attack happened late in the evening of Sunday, Jan. 18 on the northeast side of Indianapolis, on Baltimore Avenue. According to court documents, the woman...
‘Stop crashing into our troopers’: Indiana State Police cruiser struck by semi truck on...
Indiana troopers are asking drivers to use extra caution around emergency vehicles after a cruiser was struck and seriously damaged by a passing semi truck on Monday. The crash occurred on January 19, 2026, on I-69 in Grant County, according to the Indiana State Police (ISP) — Peru District. ISP Master Trooper AJ...
Ohio Valley Weather Alert: Indiana–Kentucky Impacted After Midwest Earthquake Jan 20th as Temps Plunge
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Indianapolis, Indiana – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday, Jan. 20, is now raising awareness across the Ohio Valley as Arctic air pours into Indiana and Kentucky, sending temperatures sharply lower...
Kentucky–Missouri–Illinois–Indiana Weather Alert: Confidence Growing in Impactful Winter Storm Late This Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Paducah, Kentucky – A winter storm is increasingly likely to impact the Quad State region late this week, with snow, possible ice, and sharply colder air expected to arrive Friday night and continue into...
Illinois earthquake shakes three states, including Indiana
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck in central Illinois early Tuesday morning, reaching portions of the Wabash Valley and causing "weak" shaking in Terre Haute and Vincennes, Indiana.
10 Humble BBQ Joints In Indiana With Ribs That Will Blow Your Mind
Want to find humble BBQ joints in Indiana with incredible ribs?. These 10 BBQ places offer amazing ribs and down-to-earth charm!. 1. Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse (Westfield) The vibrant artwork covering the outside wall shows you this place has soul before you even walk through the door. Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse...
