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Police Investigate Child Pronography
(SALEM) - A Washington County man has been arrested for possession of child pornography.
Tennessee Man Upset With Road Rage
(SHOALS) - A Jackson, Tennessee man was housed in the Martin County jail after he brandished a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver at some Petersburg residents.
No Signs Of Homicide For Greene Co. Man
(OWENSBURG) - Police now say a Greene County man found dead Saturday near his driveway likely died of natural causes.
Two Women Involved In Auto Wreck
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police ordered a blood draw for a Mitchell woman following a crash on Clark Smith Road near Rariden Hill Road.
Bedford Woman Receives State Award
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Commission for Women held their third annual Salute to Women recently.
Bedford Chamber Of Commerce Third House Session This Saturday
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Third House Session this Saturday.
Fire Destroys Family Home
(HURON) - A family of five was forced out of their home Monday morning after a fire gutted the structure.
Fire Truck On Order For Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A new fire truck has been ordered for the city of Bedford.
Grants Approved By Bedford City Board
(BEDFORD) - Trena Carter Municipal Programs Manager with Administrative Resources Association met with the Bedford Board of Works and Safety Monday to approve the grants contracts to pay for the architectural work done on the Bedford Convention Center on the Bedford square.
Bloomington Woman Dies After Crash
(BLOOMINGTON) - Icy conditions may have led to a fatal car crash in Bloomington Sunday.
Bloomington Woman Charged With Shoplifting
(BEDFORD) - A shoplifter at the Bedford Wal-Mart apparently tried to leave the store with a total of 41 items.
Three Teens Arrested After Traffic Stop
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested three teenagers on various charges after they were stopped for a traffic violation.
Police Arrest Two After Issuing Search Warrant
(FRENCH LICK) - Police arrested a French Lick man after finding a Nazi-style methamphetamine manufacturing lab in his home.
Man Found Dead Near Home
(GREENE COUNTY) - Detectives are investigating the death of a Greene County man who was found lying next to his driveway.
Bloomington Man Lands On Parked Car
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man doesn’t recall driving off a roadway, flipping his truck and landing on a parked car.
Couple Charged With Dealing In Drugs
(JASPER) - Troopers with the Indiana State Police Criminal Interdiction and Trafficking Enforcement Team received a tip of possible marijuana distribution in Jasper.
City Meeting For Firetruck Bids
(BEDFORD) - For many years, the city of Bedford has been considering purchasing a new 100-ft. ladder fire truck.
Bloomington Man Charged With Dealing In Firearms
(BLOOMINGTON) - After allegedly sending guns to Canada, federal authorities have charged a Bloomington man with being an illegal firearms dealer.
Girls Won't "Go Wild" In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Friday event in Bloomington promoting the “Girls Gone Wild” series of videos has been canceled after the nightclub where the event was to take place received complaints.
Stone City Bank Reports Possible Internet Fraud
(BEDFORD) - Officials from the Stone City Bank in Bedford are assuring customers that a potential internet fraud has not compromised any personnel or confidential information.
Accident Caused By Slick Pavement
(BEDFORD) - Wet roads contributed to an accident on State Road 58 and Rocky Creek West near Bedford.
Truck Missing From Bedford Dealership
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Detectives are looking for a 2007 Chevy Silverado stolen from Hubler Chevrolet.
Possible Credit Card Fraud In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - The Hoosier Hills Credit Union in Bedford has alerted police of possible credit card fraud.
Two Arrested On Similar Charges/Separate Incidents
(BEDFORD) - There have been two reports of child neglect from the Bedford Police Department.
NLCS Board Meeting Tonight
(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools Board of Trustees will be meeting tonight.
Group Looking To Bring Back County Bus Service
(BEDFORD) - Albert Tolbert, representing Lawrence County residents, spoke to the Lawrence County Commissioners Tuesday asking for a way to re-instate county bus service.
Siedl: Lawrence Co. Courthouse Plaza Unsafe
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Tony Siedl spoke to the Lawrence County Commissioners yesterday on the security of the Courthouse Plaza on the Bedford square.
Boil Order For Area
(BARTLETTSVILLE) - A boil order continues for residents on Dunn Bridge Road and in the town of Barlettsville.
Water Begins To Recede From County Roads
(UNDATED) - Roads closed due to high water continue to reopen as river water levels drop.
Mitchell Woman Hangs Up On Possible Scam
(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell woman alerted police on a phone call she recently received.
Political Sign-up Starts Today
(BEDFORD) - Today is the first day political hopefuls can file for a city or town office for a major political party in the 2007 Municipal Primary Election.
Flood Waters Keep Roads Closed
(UNDATED) - Several flooded roads around the east fork of the White River continue to be closed including State Road 450 between U.S. Hwy. 50 in Shoals to State Road 37 in Bedford.
House Fire In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Fire Department was summoned to a fire at 12th and “P” Streets on Sunday.
Bedford Man Arrested On Battery Charges
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a man on domestic battery charges after his acquaintance called police on the incident.
Six Arrested On Drinking Charges
(BEDFORD) - Six people were arrested after Bedford police spotted a vehicle with a bad tail light.
Teen Refuses Trip To Hospital
(BEDFORD) - An accident on Shawswick School Road, east of Bedford, sent a teenager to the hospital, even though he felt he didn’t need to go.
Mitchell Man Found Dead Near Sparksville
(SPARKSVILLE) - The body of a missing Mitchell man has been found near Sparksville in Jackson County.
Man Charged With Using Box Cutter In Fight
(COLUMBUS) - A box cutter was used as a weapon Friday in a fight that broke out at a southern Bartholomew County convenience store.
Man Behind Bars Again After Police Chase
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man who has already spent time in prison for killing two children while driving under the influence is back behind bars.
Internet Arguing Continues In A Bloomington Parking Lot
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two young men who argued over a woman on the internet agreed to battle out their differences in person.
Police Investigate Break-In At Springville Business
(SPRINGVILLE) - A Springville business has been burglarized.
Bedford Hires New Parks Director
(BEDFORD) - A new Bedford City Parks Director has been chosen.
Bedford Police Looking For Missing Boston Terrier
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police detectives are investigating a report of a Boston Terrier stolen from the Animals Big and Small store at the Williams Crossing Shopping Center.
River Flooding To Continue Through Tuesday
(UNDATED) - River flooding continues in and around the area and officials from the National Weather Service are saying rivers and streams are still rising.
Remains Found In Greene Co. Identified
(BLOOMFIELD) - Anthropologists say they believe they’ve identified the remains of a person found in Greene County.
Police Looking For Cash Register Thief
(UNDATED) - Monroe County police are looking for a man who used a knife to rob a convenience store Thursday.
Mitchell Man Arrested On Domestic Battery Charges
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell police arrested a 35-year-old Mitchell man on several battery charges.
Nashville Hotel Fire Determined Arson
(NASHVILLE) - Investigators say they’ve determined a January 2nd fire at a Brown County hotel is the work of an arsonist.
Two Arrested In Washington County On Drug Charges
(SALEM) - The Washington County Drug Team, along with the Indiana State Police Drug Lab Team and Salem Police Department arrested two men after they were found with methamphetamine items at a Vallonia home.
Drained Tanks Freeze Turkeys
(DUBOIS) - Nearly 5,000 turkeys froze to death after several liquid propane gas tanks were drained.
Man Arrested After Fighting With Police
(NASHVILLE) - A domestic dispute has landed a Kentucky man in hot water, but not just because of the incident itself.
Two Teenaged Boys Arrested For Buglaries
(COLUMBUS) - Two teenage boys have been charged with a string of Columbus business burglaries.
Police Look For Stolen Bloomington Swords
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police say they’ve seen an increase in sword thefts in the city.
ATV Missing From Bedford Area Residence
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police Detectives are looking for a Honda Sportrax 4-wheeler stolen recently from a residence south of Bedford.
LCCF Holds Noon Luncheon
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation held a noon luncheon Tuesday at the Bedford Convention Center to distribute checks to various organizations within the county.
High Water Keeps Roads Closed
(UNDATED) - High water continues to plague areas in southern Indiana.
Fleeing Man Gets Additional Charges
(ORLEANS) - A Franklin, Indiana man attempted to flee from police in Orleans after they tried to serve an arrest warrant.
I.U. Wrestler Charged After Bar Incident
(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University wrestler has been arrested and charged with battery in connection with a December incident.
Angered Pregnant Woman Rams Into Store Post
(BEDFORD) - An angry and pregnant woman rammed her auto into the Sears store on 16th Street in Bedford after she was asked to leave Big Red Liquors next door.
Bedford Hires A New Police Officer
(BEDFORD) - A new officer has been officially sworn in for the city of Bedford.
Bedford Board of Works and Safety Meets
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Board of Works and Safety met in a short session Tuesday.
Lawrence County LEPC Elects Officers
(BEDFORD) - A reorganizational meeting was held yesterday for the Lawrence County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Contraband In Plain View Sends French Lick Man To Jail
(FRENCH LICK) - A French Lick man was put behind bars after he was found to be in possession of contraband.
Salem Man Arrested For Walking In Middle Of The Road
(PROSPECT) - A man found walking in the middle of a highway was arrested on burglary charges.
Accident In Tunnelton Causes Power Outage
(TUNNELTON) - Residents in the Tunnelton area were without power for about five hours overnight Monday.
Bedford Woman Charged After Slamming Into Auto
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford resident was taken into custody after she slammed into the rear of a vehicle stopped on State Road 37 and 16th Street in Bedford.
Two Arrested After Police Chase
(BEDFORD) - A call to the Bedford Police Department alerted officers of a possible car theft.
Several Autos Involved In Weather Related Accidents
(UNDATED) - Lawrence County Police report eight accidents occurred over the weekend.
Detectives Investigating Auto Theft Crash
(MITCHELL) - Police are investigating an accident near Mitchell that occurred on Mill Creek Road near Lawrenceport Road.
Construction To Begin at Bloomington Hospital
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital will be installing new security gates at the north entrance to the Emergency Department’s covered parking area.
Buyer's Staff To Be In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Members of Congressman Steve Buyer’s staff will be in Bedford on Thursday to meet with constituents who have questions, concerns or need assistance of the federal government.
Mitchell Woman Dies After Getting Family Out Of Burning Home
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell fire fighters were called to a report of a mobile home fire early Saturday morning.
Tunnelton Loses Power After Auto Accident
(TUNNELTON) - Residents in the Tunnelton area were without power for about three hours this morning.
Bloomington Boy Stabs Teacher With A Pencil
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 10-year-old Bloomington boy was taken to a hospital for evaluation after he stabbed a teacher with a pencil.
Springville Man Arrested After Found Slumped Over Steer Wheel
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police arrested a Springville man after he was spotted slumped over his steering wheel.
Accident Results In Citiation For Bedford Woman
(HELTONVILLE) - A Bedford woman complained of shoulder pain after she hit a vehicle trying to turn onto Gil Gal Road.
Flood Waters Close Roads
(UNDATED) - Consistent and heavy rains over the last three days are causing some flooding throughout the area.
Prank or Revenge on Theft of Moped?
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police are trying to determine if the theft of an Indiana University official’s moped was a prank or a revenge-motivated heist.
Government Offices Closed Today For Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
(BEDFORD) - Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and all Lawrence County and Bedford City offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Ideas Presented On Updating Bedford Downtown Convention Center
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association met last night with architect Steve Alexander of Prince Alexander of Indianapolis.
Mini Chopper Missing From Residence
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are looking for a missing mini chopper stolen from the 600-block of “I” Street.
Armed Robbery Reported In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - A bakery worker in Bloomington has been the victim of an armed robbery.
Holiday Hours For City Offices
(BEDFORD) - Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and all Bedford City offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
New Ramp for Bedford City Hall
(BEDFORD) - If you drive by the Bedford City Hall you may notice some work being done on the front door.
Fundraiser Friday For New Jill's House
(BEDFORD) - A fundraiser is being held tonight at the new Steak and Shake restaurant in Bedford.
Ceremony Sunday To Celebrate Soldiers
(BLOOMINGTON) - About 30 soldiers of the 377th Military Police Company will be honored on Sunday for their service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lawrence County Clerk Seeks New Position
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Circuit Court Clerk Julie Blackwell Chase Brinegar is announcing she will be seeking the office of the Bedford City Clerk.
BNL Senior Athlete Receives National Honor
(BEDFORD) - The National Collegiate Scouting Association has named Bedford North Lawrence starting senior guard Brandon Blackwell January’s Student-Athlete of the month.
BUEA To Hold Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association will be meeting tonight for the first time this year.
Council Upset With Outsourcing
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County Council has penned a letter to Indiana University officials stating its official displeasure with the school outsourcing jobs.
Bedford City Council Hears From The Public
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council Meeting, held last night, began with the unanimous third and final passage of pursuing a loan for a new 100-foot ladder fire truck.
Lawrence Co. Commissioners Meet For January
(BEDFORD) - The first Lawrence County Commissioners Meeting of 2007 was held yesterday with several issues before the board.
Man Threatens Police With Knife
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a man after he brandished a knife in front of them.
Police Investigate Several Related Thefts
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Police Detectives are investigating several reports of theft at the StoneCrest Golf Community near Bedford.
People Are Wanting To Adopt Bloomington Abandoned Baby
(BLOOMINGTON) - The newborn baby found at Bloomington’s Prompt-Care Clinic over the weekend has been placed in a foster home, after being released from Bloomington Hospital.
Lawrence Co. SIDC To Conduct Mitigation Planning Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Southern Indiana Development Commission will be holding a workshop to teach those interested in a mitigation planning process.
Bedford City Council To Hold Shortened Lengthy Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council will meet tonight with a shortened agenda.
Bedford Zoning Board Re-elects Posts
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Zoning Board met in an organizational meeting last night.
Abandoned Baby's Mother Sought
(BLOOMINGTON) - Authorities in Bloomington continue to look for the mother of a newborn baby boy who was abandoned outside a medical clinic.
Man Doesn't Remember Hitting Guy Wire And Fence
(BEDFORD) - A Springville man was injured with minor bleeding to his head after his car hit a guy wire and fence on Siebolt Quarry Road near Bedford.
Craig Issues Commissary Fund Total
(BEDFORD) - Newly-elected Lawrence County Sheriff Sam Craig has released the balance sheet of the Lawrence County Jail’s Commissary Fund.
Brumbaugh Seeks Third Term As Bedford Clerk-Treasurer
(BEDFORD) - Donna Brumbaugh has announced her intentions to run for a third term as Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Bedford.
High Waters Close Area Roads
(UNDATED) - Several roads in the area have been closed due to the rising waters of the East Fork of White River.
Police Look For Runaway Driver
(SCOTTSBURG) - State Police are looking for a man who fled from them near Scottsburg after they tried to stop him for a traffic violation.
Teen Trio Arrested On Armed Robberies
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have arrested a teen trio they say is responsible for a number of armed robberies.
Columbus Man Admits To Shooting And Drugs
(COLUMBUS) - A 19-year old Columbus resident has pleaded guilty in connection with an August shooting.
Martin Luther Ling, Jr. March Set In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Clarence Brown, of Bedford, has announced the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Service Unity March on Sunday, January 14th at 2:00PM on the downtown Bedford Square.
Bedford Public Library Adds New Service
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Public Library is now wireless.
Bedford Man Adds His Name For Bedford Mayor
(BEDFORD) - With the announcement of Jean Williams’ intention to seek the office of the Mayor of the City of Bedford, another individual has expressed interest in running for mayor.
Stabbing Leads To The Arrest Of A Mitchell Man
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a Mitchell man on other charges after he apparently stabbed a man in the chest.
Mitchell Man Arrested After Traffic Violation
(ORLEANS) - Police in Orleans stopped a vehicle on a traffic violation and found the driver intoxicated.
Lawrence County SIDC To Hold Public Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Southern Indiana Development Commission will be holding a workshop to teach those interested in a mitigation planning process.
Steak And Shake To Open In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - In just ten days a new restaurant will open in Bedford with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Former Bedford Mayor's Wife Seeking Office
(BEDFORD) - Jean Williams, the wife of former Bedford Mayor John Williams, has announced her intention to seek the office of the Mayor of the City of Bedford.
Motorists Should Watch Out For Rising Waters
(UNDATED) - Weather officials are alerting motorists that streams and rivers in and around the area are expected to rise in the next several days.
Car/Train Accident Results In Citations
(PETER’S SWITCH) - A Seymour woman is recovering from her injuries after hitting a moving train Wednesday near the small community of Peter’s Switch in Jackson County.
Accused Attacker Gets Sentence Cut In Half
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man has been sentence to 40 years in jail for attacking an 18-year old woman.
Former Mayor's Wife Seeking Office Of The Mayor In 2007
Jean Williams, wife of former Mayor John Williams, of Bedford has announced her intention to seek the office of the Mayor of the City of Bedford.
Montgomery Man Dies In Plane Crash
(WASHINGTON) - Indiana State Police and Daviess County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an airplane accident about a mile south of the Washington Airport in Daviess County.
Sewer, Skateboards And TV Discussed At Mitchell Town Board
(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Town Board met in a short session last night, but discussed several issues.
VFDs From Three Counties Help Fight Nashville Hotel Fire
(NASHVILLE) - More than 70 firefighters from three counties took three hours to bring a fire under control at the Season’s Hotel and Conference Center in Nashville yesterday.
Armed Standoff On New Year's Eve
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is in police custody following an armed standoff with officers.
Paoli Man Arrested For Drug/Warrant Charges
(PAOLI) - An Owensburg man is behind bars following a traffic violation in Paoli.
Fire Breaks Out At A Nashville Hotel
(NASHVILLE) - Firefighters from all six Brown County volunteer fire departments were sent to the scene of a major fire early this morning at the Seasons Lodge on State Road 46 near Nashville.
Two Appointed To Lawrence County Sheriff's Department
(BEDFORD) - Newly-elected Lawrence County Sheriff Sam Craig began the New Year Monday by making new appointments.
Columbus Teen Killed In Hit And Run
(COLUMBUS) - Police in Columbus continue to investigate a hit and run accident that killed 14-year-old David Justin Hines.
Three Arrested On Drug Charges
(BIRDSEYE) - Three people were arrested on drug charges after the Birdseye Town Marshall stopped the vehicle they were in for a traffic violation.
Bedford Senator Gets Speedy Approval On Funeral Bill
STATEHOUSE—A bill won unanimous approval by a Senate Committee on the second day after it was introduced.
New K-9 To Join Bedford Police Department
BEDFORD—The newest member of the Bedford Police Department is 16-months-old.
Death In Burning House A Homicide
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police detectives continue to investigate a house fire that occurred two weeks earlier on April 30th.
Milwaukee Depot Getting A Face Lift
(BEDFORD) - It has been nearly ten years in the making.
Amber Alert Issued In Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - A statewide Amber Alert was issued Wednesday afternoon, July 19th, for three-year-old Noah Lockwood who lives in Lawrence County.
Spencer Man Dies After Police Chase
(SPENCER) - An Indiana State Police officer shot and killed a Spencer man who threatened the officer with a knife.
Smoking Ban Wanted Banned In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A large crowd of smokers and non-smokers were at Tuesday, December 12th’s Town Board meeting and spoke out about a city-wide smoking ban in Bedford.
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