Branson, Missouri-based HCW Development plans to begin construction this fall on a 140-room hotel adjacent to the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino in Shelbyville, the developer announced Tuesday. The ...

Damian Katt stands next to the stone bench he carved after it was donated to the Johnson County Museum of History on Friday in Franklin. Katt, who works for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, ...

After months of discussion and negotiations, the Johnson County Council approved an additional bond up to $1.12 million for the future Nineveh Township firehouse.

Like any good host to the greatest spectacle in racing, we need protection in writing, transparency, and community involvement. We’re asking for common-sense, bipartisan legislation that implements ...

When it comes to solving math problems, fifth-grader Satwik Lenka is one of a kind. The Maple Grove Elementary student was selected as part of the 2026 cohort for the National Mat ...

Thanks to outside hitters and sophomores Bella Sherwood and Addison Sholtey’s production Thursday night, Greenwood Christian h ...

Robotic creations zoomed across the floor, dodging students and their parents while completing tasks. Kids tried out specialized equipment to measure pH levels and created mini storms inside a weather ...

Campaign signs from the the 2023 election are displayed the Greenwood Public Library on Election Day. Daily Journal file photo The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) reminds Hoosiers to ...

Franklin, IN, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on August 3, 1963 in Louisville, KY to George Arthur Wimsatt and Geri Lee (Douglas) Wimsatt. Peggy ...

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