Indiana Gov. Mike Braun's executive orders aim to reduce professional licensing standards and prioritize skill/experience in state hiring practices.

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (14-5, 6-2 OVC) at SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (3-14, 1-7 OVC) Edwardsville, Illinois; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Indiana visits SIU-Edwardsville after Meredith Raley scored 21 points in Southern Indiana's 72-58 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

Students around the Louisville metro did not have to go out in single-digit temperatures Wednesday morning. Most school districts in the region opted for nontraditional instruction.

It’s two weeks into Indiana’s legislative session, and lawmakers across the state have filed more than 2,200 bills, only a fraction of which will become law. Here’s a look at what Southern Indiana officials are focused on.

Southern Indiana takes on the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Damoni Harrison scored 26 points in the Screaming Eagles' 78-66 win against the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

Carrie Underwood probably had a vision of how her version of “America the Beautiful” would be received after accepting Donald Trump’s invitation to perform at his Jan. 20 inauguration. The majestic views of the Capitol overlooking the crowds and singing a patriotic song were likely what the 41-year-old country singer had in mind — instead, it …

Sheriff Davy Henderson described deputy Zach Andry as a dedicated family man. After almost two weeks, the deputy still remains in critical condition.

Indiana had an opportunity to move up the NCAA pecking order last week when it hosted games against Illinois and No. 4 Southern California.

U.S. Attorney Zach Myers with Indiana's Southern District will resign on Jan. 18, his office said in a news release.

A second person has been charged in connection to a southern Indiana deputy being shot earlier this month. James Adams, 37, was in jail on unrelated charges when police determined he was connected to the shooting. He is now charged with assisting a criminal and false informing.

A southern Indiana college is partnering with hospitals in the area to help students be better prepared for jobs in health care.

The Jeffersonville Animal Shelter is limiting services to Clarksville residents starting Friday. In a social media post Wednesday, the shelter said it will no longer accept found pets, owner-surrendered animals,