This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines” ... 

• A fire decimates an under construction building at Compass Park; 
• Voters cast their ballots as early voting begins; 
• The Gatling Gauntlet to permanently close; 
• And what you can expect at our upcoming voter forum. 

Link to donations for Compass Park residents: https://shorturl.at/RgR3N

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines” ... 

• Residents take to the streets to protest the Trump administration; 
• The governor talks affordability for Hoosiers;
• A new report examines Indiana’s media ecosystem for the first time;  
• And an early voting preview ahead of polls opening next week. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines” ... 

• Whiteland High School will offer virtual school this fall;
• Johnson County Senior Services pantry runs low;
• A local woman wishes for peace amid Iran conflict;
• And a look ahead at some upcoming events set for next month. 

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This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines” ... 

Franklin in Focus with Mayor Steve Barnett: 

• New developments moved forward;
• Officials plan a change in ambulance providers;
• Chick-Fil-A arrives;

Also, donations pay off more than $20K in debt at Franklin schools. 

And a special segment with Elissa Maudlin, who will reflect on her time at the Daily Journal before she departs.  

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On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• What you should know as severe weather season arrives;
• County officials allocate funds to the Smith Valley Road widening project;
• Local leaders learn about data centers during a regional discussion;
• Franklin schools hires a chief for its new police department;
• And more.

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On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Local lawmakers accomplished a sweep of bills as the 2026 session ends.
• Center Grove girls' basketball makes history with their second state title in over 30 years.
• What’s next for locals after the much-discussed housing bill passes.
• See what Trafalgar has in store after officials hold their first state of the town address.
• And a reporter's roundtable featuring voter registration, the future of libraries and new trails.

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On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:

• Local officials are speaking out about a housing bill that they believe limits their local control;
• Festival Country gives details about their “second best year ever” in tourism;
• County officials report a downward trend in overdose deaths;
• What's next for patients as Johnson Memorial Health prepares to close its maternity ward;
• And a reporter's roundtable featuring the Easter Bunny and sports.

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Welcome to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County. 

Hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal, this show takes you behind the stories you see in print and our website — exploring what’s happening, why it matters and how the reporting comes together. 

This is new for us, which means we are testing the waters to see how the community responds. If listeners engage and enjoy the show, we’ll be able to bring a strong case back to leadership to make “Beyond the Headlines” a regular podcast. So, by listening, sharing, and joining the conversation, you’re helping to decide what comes next. 

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Thanks for listening to “Beyond the Headlines,” a local news podcast focused on stories shaping Johnson County hosted by reporters and editors from the Daily Journal.

Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net. Send news tips, story ideas and feedback to [email protected].

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