Dry conditions and high winds contributed to the spread of a brush fire near Lake Monroe that burned about 16 wooded acres Wednesday.
Laura Lane is a Senior Reporter with a focus on local news in Bloomington, Indiana. She has written for various publications including The Herald-Times, Yahoo News, and Reporter-Times, covering a range of topics from homelessness and social issues to arts and culture. Laura's work has also been featured in The New Yorker and she is known for her in-depth reporting and commitment to bringing stories that matter to her community.