INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge permanently struck down provisions of an Indiana law passed last year that would have banned abortions sought due to fetal genetic abnormalities and required that aborted fetuses be buried or cremated.

Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness drove down U.S. 231 as part of his route to Dubois County last week and it reaffirmed to him that the state road does need a lot of attention.

Police made arrests during the weekend for shoplifting and drunken driving.

The Celestine Fire Department will host the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association District 18 Miss Flame Contest and Fire Prevention Parade Sunday, Oct. 8.

As the Dubois County Art Guild celebrates its 50th anniversary next year, it’s increasing community outreach and looking to add more members.

Four local high school marching bands competed in area contests Saturday.

Though Southwest Dubois Schools experienced initial hiccups while transitioning to a 1-1 student-to-device ratio at the beginning of the school year, corporation leadership and teachers said the bumps have been smoothed and the new technology is making a difference in every classroom in the district.

EVANSVILLE — Human remains found last year on an Ohio River island have been identified as those of an Indiana man reported missing in late 2015.

LAFAYETTE — A group that oversees several Indiana nature areas is taking a snarky approach to fight littering problems.

PLAINFIELD — Authorities say a person has died following an accident involving a forklift in central Indiana.

PERU — Elected officials say a proposal to install intersections called J-turns along U.S. 31 in a northern Indiana county could make the highway more dangerous.