Top Story from Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

Gov. Braun declares new emergency, gas pump savings will continue

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday proclaimed a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices.
7 IU Phi Kappa Psi fraternity brothers officially charged with hazing; 2 victims hospitalized

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After a 10-month investigation, seven Indiana University fraternity members were charged with two counts of felony hazing on Monday, August 3.
Schneck CEO Dr. Fish elected to American Hospital Association Board

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has announced that Eric Fish, MD, President and CEO, has been elected to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027.

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MRTC Presents: The Laramie Project Auditions
Auditions for The Laramie Project are August 10 & 11! See audition details, character breakdowns, and more at millracetheatre.org.
Aug 10, 2026 at Unitarian Universalist Church
LPGA Legends Tour Championship comes to HLCC
The Harrison Lake Country Club (HLCC) is hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Legends Tour Championship the week of August 10.
Aug 10, 2026 at Harrison Lake Country Club
Future Legends Fun Day
First 100 youth to sign up will receive a gift! FUTURE LEGENDS FUN DAY TUESDAY AUGUST 11 TH Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm AT HARRISON LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
Aug 11, 2026 at Harrison Lake Country Club