Prairie-Creek News

“We just can't have this happening”

Southern Vigo County is a rural area, but featured some voting-day buzz as the Indiana primary began this morning. via Tribune-Star

The American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana is offering the following tips for preparing for and dealing with an earthquake. via WFIE-TV Evansville

“I think we've held up nicely and like any parent, we measure the health of our family by the happiness of our kids and they smile and laugh a lot and they know they're loved”

Michelle Obama hoped she could be the window to Sen. Barack Obama's soul as she campaigns for him throughout Indiana. via Tribune-Star

Much of Indiana is still reeling from months of heavy rain. The weather has warmed up and now farmers are facing some challenges when it comes to planting. via WBIW-AM Bedford

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is reminding people that after shocks could happen throughout the next few days and to be prepared. via WBIW-AM Bedford

A new poll gives Barack Obama a small lead over Hillary Clinton among likely Democratic voters in Indiana ahead of the state's May 6th primary. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Just because you missed the March 10th deadline for Indiana student aid for college students, doesn't mean you're completely left out. via WBIW-AM Bedford

The Community Justice & Mediation Center 2008 Annual Dinner on Monday, April 21st, at 6 p.m. Guest speaker panel featuring: Jim Harvey, MCCSC Superintendent The panel will discuss how mediation services can ... via HeraldTimesOnline.com

“If church officials know differently, as in this case It is fraud to the parish families and children.”

An Indiana appeals court has given a green light to a civil lawsuit that alleges a former Catholic priest sexually abused a boy and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis covered up the priest's prior history of ... via Tribune-Star

One of "Oprah's Angels" made a stop in Indianapolis to talk about the hunger crisis in America. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Two Indiana Ice players were arrested Thursday, both charged with felony theft. Indianapolis Metro Police arrested 19-year-olds Timothy Syner of Springfield, Massachusetts and Gregory Squires of White Plains, ... via WBIW-AM Bedford

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus marked the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination by hosting an event next to the Indianapolis park named in his honor. via WBIW-AM Bedford

“Everybody seems to be ready to go and work, and I'm really excited because I worked for the campaign for [Robert] Kennedy across the street. I was only about 19 years old at the time”

While dozens of people crowded in the doorway, others passed around fliers and campaign buttons and a group of women sat at a table registering people to vote. via Tribune-Star

Pace Community Action Agency, Inc. is seeking bids for selection of an environmental consulting firm to provide professional environmental remediation and clearance activities required for the renovation of ... via Washington Times-Herald

It's no April fool's gag: tolls on Interstate 90 in Northwest Indiana are set to jump by 72% for motorists who don't use I-Zoom or I-Pass. The spike starts tomorrow and will coincide with the start of ... via WBIW-AM Bedford

One name is already popping up as a potential candidate for Indiana Attorney General - Secretary of State Todd Rokita. via WBIW-AM Bedford

A dairy farm blamed for environmental problems is being sold to resolve several legal proceedings against it. via WBIW-AM Bedford

Two people were injured in a freak accident on IN-56. State police say 57-year-old Joseph Schnarr of Washington, Indiana was driving a tractor trailer full of turkeys eastbound on IN-56 when he came around a ... via WBIW-AM Bedford

One economic brick at a time Concerns over the condition of the national, state and local economy are increasing, and rightly so. via Tribune-Star

AT&T says it plans to invest more than $65-million dollars this year in its Indiana network to expand wireless coverage. via WBIW-AM Bedford