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• El Salvador’s ‘most wanted’ gangbanger arrested in Virginia DHS sweep ahead of major election

  DHS captures El Salvador's most wanted MS-13 leader in Virginia along with convicted pedophiles and violent criminals in major immigration enforcement sweep.

• Hillary Clinton mocked for 2001 furniture scandal amid Trump ballroom meltdown: 'At least he didn’t steal'

  Conservatives respond to Hillary Clinton's White House ballroom criticism by referencing past Clinton controversies, including furniture and Lincoln Bedroom scandals.

• Vermont police search for student who vanished from Middlebury College

  Vermont authorities use drones in ongoing investigation to find missing Middlebury College senior Lia Purcell Smith, last seen on campus Friday night.

• Sports commentator Emily Austin kicks off podcast in hopes of 'open dialogue' for athletes to express politics

  Emily Austin used to stick to sports, but after shifting her focus to politics, she is now hoping to bring the worlds together in a brand new podcast.

• Mike Trout testifies in case of former teammate Tyler Skaggs' death from drug overdose

  Mike Trout takes stand in trial over whether his Los Angeles Angels should be held responsible for pitcher Tyler Skaggs' fatal drug overdose in 2019.

• Vance hails 'days of destiny' as VP seeks to build on ceasefire agreement

  JD Vance meets Israeli PM Netanyahu to strengthen Gaza ceasefire deal, calling it "days of destiny" for Middle East peace and Israeli-Palestinian relations.

• Is Congress stopping millions from saving $4,600 on cheaper health insurance plans?

  Catastrophic health insurance plans cost half of regular Obamacare premiums but remain illegal for most Americans due to 42 U.S. Code 18022(e)(2) provision.

• Karine Jean-Pierre laments George Clooney's 'gut punch' to Joe Biden with NY Times essay

  Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre slammed actor George Clooney over his 2024 op-ed calling on Joe Biden to exit the race, calling it a "gut punch."

• WATCH: Scathing report exposes what New Yorkers think of sanctuary policies as Mamdani victory looms

  As the New York City mayoral election quickly approaches, New Yorkers are sounding off on the human toll that sanctuary policies have had on their city.

• Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

  Japan's first female prime minister, PM Sanae Takaichi, plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy.

• Nick Saban blames state of college football for string of head coach firings

  Former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban blames the money handlers for the spate of coaching firing in the middle of the 2025 season.

• Cheerleader dies after being shot at high school bonfire, remembered for having 'spunk to her step'

  An Alabama high school cheerleader died after a shooting on Sunday when a gunman allegedly showed up at a party and began shooting after a fight, police said.

• Spanberger describes AG candidate Jay Jones' violent texts about GOP colleague as 'poor choice'

  Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger downplayed the text scandal involving Jay Jones' violent messages as her gubernatorial campaign navigates multiple controversies.

• Scammers target retirees with election tricks and fake polling updates ahead of Nov 4 vote

  Public voter records expose retirees' personal details to election scammers who create targeted cons using names, addresses, and voting history data.

• Hawley vows to hold Democrats' 'feet to the fire' with new government shutdown funding bills

  Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is introducing legislation to fund Farm Service Agency and SNAP programs amid the government shutdown.

• Coast Guard surges to Rio Grande in new border security mission, Operation River Wall

  The Coast Guard launched Operation River Wall along eastern Texas' Rio Grande to support President Donald Trump's border security mission.

• Trump pick for religious freedom envoy visits Holy Land, cites strong US-Israel bond

  Baptist pastor Mark Walker discusses U.S.-Israel spiritual bond and plans to combat global religious persecution after Trump nomination as international religious freedom ambassador.

• New York City ICE raid nets 9 arrests of illegal aliens from West Africa, 4 protesters also arrested

  An ICE operation in New York City resulted in the arrests of nine migrants from West Africa who were in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said.

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Share Your Thoughts with Five Minute Southeast Indiana Arts & Culture Plan Survey

The survey will shape the Arts and Culture Plan in six SEI counties.

Trick-or-Treat Times in Eagle Country

Halloween falls on Friday, October 31.

Help Indiana DNR Track Mediterranean Geckos in Indiana

Mediterranean geckos are native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and northern Africa.

Local Players Highlight IHSVCA Academic All-State Team

Twenty-nine local players earned the honor.

Local Sports Report - October 20, 2025

East Central's girls soccer team competed at the regional round.

Curtis Eckstein Wins Half Marathon in Columbus

The former OA star can still run.