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(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police had been looking for two men who allegedly sexual assaulted a woman on her way home last month.
Bedford Police Looking For Spray Painters
(BEDFORD) - Police detectives are investigating several reports of graffiti found in the Windwood and Southwood Drive areas of Bedford.
I.U. Police Looking For Sexual Assaulters
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police are looking for two men who allegedly sexual assaulted a woman on her way home last month.
French Lick Man Leaves Scene Of Accident
(MITCHELL) - 43-year-old Brian Emmons, of French Lick, suffered a fractured chest following an accident on State Road 60 and Meridian Road near Mitchell.
Police Arrest Bedford Man After Accident
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was charged with an infraction and misdemeanor after he slammed into a Bedford woman’s vehicle with his auto.
Bedford Man Arrested For Shoplifting
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was arrested after he was discovered shoplifting from the Bedford CVS Drugstore.
Sisters Arrested On Drug Charges
(BEDFORD) - Two sisters were arrested after they were found to have drugs in their possession.
Bedford Burger King To Rebuild
(BEDFORD) - For Bedford Burger King aficionados, Saturday, April 6th will be the last day the 16th Street restaurant will be open.
Bedford Noon Lions Club Holds Mayoral Mini-Debate
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Noon Lions Club held a mini-debate with four of the seven mayoral candidates Wednesday afternoon.
Bloomington Hospital Community Health Services Moving Back
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital Community Health Services will be moving back to its Miller Drive location and reopen on Monday.
Steffey's Parents Seeking Representation
(BLOOMINGTON) - The parents of Purdue University freshman Wade Steffey have hired a lawyer to pursue possible action against the school.
Man Taped Other Boys, Police Say
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Police say after reviewing more than 18 videotapes recovered during a peeping incident at the IU HPER facility, they’ve found evidence that the man accused of taping others in the shower also taped several underage boys at a city park.
Bedford Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident
(BEDFORD) - The man involved in a motorcycle accident near Huron has died.
Stolen Vehicle Found In Patoka Lake
(PAINTER CREEK) - Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen in October of 2006.
Lawrence Co. Absentee Voter Hours Set
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Clerk Julie Blackwell-Chase-Brinegar and Lawrence County Voter Registration Clerk Lisa Zehr are reporting absentee voting hours for those who want to vote in person for the upcoming 2007 Municipal Primary Election.
Hoosier Lifetime Award To Be Presented For First Time
(MITCHELL) - HoosierUplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging along with the State of Indiana are conducting the first time “Hoosier Lifetime Award.”
Two Men Face Child Porn Charges
(UNDATED) - Federal prosecutors have filed child-porn charges against two Indiana men after a series of searches last week.
Columbus Man Dies In Fire
(COLUMBUS) - A Bartholomew County man has died after apparently trying to save his possessions as his home burned to the ground.
Monroe County Auditor's Office Under Review
(BLOOMINGTON) - Following complaints, a firm appointed to study how Monroe County spends its cash could soon get down to business.
Prescribed Burn Near Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Officials with the Hoosier National Forest will be conducting a prescribed fire north of Bedford starting at 11:00AM this morning.
Purdue Freshman Laid To Rest In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Funeral services were held for Purdue freshman Wade Steffey in Bloomington Monday.
Investigation Begins On Austin Plane Crash
(AUSTIN) - A southern Indiana couple remains hospitalized after being pulled from the wreckage of a small plane.
Motorcycle Accident Injures Two
(HURON) - A Williams couple suffered head injures following a motorcycle accident on U.S. Hwy 50.
Thieves Arrested On Battery Charges
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell police have arrested two residents on battery and burglary charges following leads and an overnight investigation.
Plane Crashes Near Home In Scott County
(AUSTIN) - In an incident reminiscent of the plane crash in Bedford has occurred near Austin in Scott County.
Two New Businesses Opening Soon
(BEDFORD) - Two new businesses will officially open later this week.
Police Shot At In Apartment Investigation
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is behind bars after police say he shot at them from 10 feet away.
Madison Teen Could Face Further Charges
(MADISON) - The teen accused of driving his car into a Madison Regatta crowd last summer could face additional charges.
IU Employee Facing Drug Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University-Bloomington employee is facing drug charges after an informant bought cocaine and marijuana from him.
Man Arrested With $10,000 Worth Of Stolen Goods
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police officers have busted a man they say is a big player in the Bloomington drug scene.
IU Professor Protesting Review Of Student Newspaper
(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University journalism professor says he’s penning a letter to the superintendent of the East Allen County Schools about what he says is a breach of first amendment rights.
Stabber Goes On Trial This June
(BLOOMINGTON) - A man charged with stabbing a person to death after finding him with his ex-girlfriend will face a jury in June.
Man's Vehicle Veers Off Road In Accident
(PAOLI) - An Orleans man suffered neck pain after his auto veered off the roadway.
Burglar Kicks In Door, Breaks Glasses
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies say a burglar who entered a Bloomington home earlier this week was foiled by his own poor eyesight.
BNL Students Receive Third Place In Envirothon
(BEDFORD) - Five students from Bedford North Lawrence High School won third place in the recent Envirothon recently held at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Bedford Public Library Offering Income Tax Assistance
(BEDFORD) - With the tax filing deadline looming in the near future many taxpayers are working at filing their income tax forms.
IU Signage To Help Prevent Accidents
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University officials say they hope signage already on the Bloomington campus will help people avoid the tragedy which took the life of Purdue freshman Wade Steffey.
Former Columbus Mayor Dies
(COLUMBUS) - A former mayor of Columbus, Indiana and veteran football coach has died.
Septic Tanks Discussed At Commissioners Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners talked about septic tanks in their latest board meeting.
Online Service To Pay County Taxes To Begin Soon
(BEDFORD) - A new way to pay county taxes will begin in Lawrence County soon.
Off-Duty Officers To Patrol High School
(BEDFORD) - Off-duty Lawrence County police officers will be assisting with security at the Bedford North Lawrence High School.
New Health Coordinator Selected
(BEDFORD) - A new Lawrence County Public Health Coordinator has been chosen.
Flooded Graves Being Investigated
(MADISON) - A southern Indiana cemetery is being investigated by the state.
Grandmother Saves Grandsons Life
(CORTLAND) - A Jackson County grandmother is being hailed as a hero after giving CPR to a grandson who’d walked into a pond.
Silent Art Auction To Be Held In Steffey's Honor
(BLOOMINGTON) - A silent art auction whose proceeds were to be used to establish a reward for Wade Steffey’s safe return will now offer revenue to a memorial fund for the fallen freshman.
Details Continue To Emerge In Disappearance Of Pregnant Woman
(MADISON) - A Madison, Indiana man accused of shooting a pregnant woman says his first shot was an accident and his second was to stop the victim from suffering.
Steffey's Parents Focusing On Investigation Of Son's Death
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - Purdue University officials and Wade Steffey’s parents are now focusing on the next stages of their investigations following the announcement a corpse found in a university residence hall is that of the missing freshman.
Jasper University Campus To Expand
(JASPER) - A cabinet making company is donating ten acres of land to Vincennes University to expand its campus in Jasper.
New Doctor Comes To Bedford
(BEDFORD) - In a joint effort between Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Regional Medical Center, a new doctor has begun practicing in Bedford.
Vital Record Office Closed On Thursday
(BEDFORD) - Lana Smith with the Lawrence County Health Department Vital Record Division says the office will be closed on Thursday.
Box Of Marijuana Mailed To Assembly Hall
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police were called to an office at Assembly Hall after an employee opened a mailed package and found marijuana.
Steffey's Body Found
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - The search for Wade Steffey is over.
Mitchell Home Catches Fire
(MITCHELL) - Firefighters were called to the home of Jason and Stephanie McCameron near Mitchell which caught on fire early Monday afternoon.
Men Faced With 48 Poaching Charges
(PAOLI) - 48 charges have been filed again three Paoli men on alleged poaching in Orange County.
Forestland Workshop To Be Held On Thursday
(BEDFORD) - Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources specialist Dan Cassens will be in Bedford Thursday to teach those interested in learning whether or not their forestland may be worth some money.
Kirkwood Observatory Open To The Public
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s Kirkwood Observatory will be open to the public for free viewing of Saturn and other delights of the night sky beginning Wednesday.
Missing North Vernon Man Found Dead
(JACKSON COUNTY) - A North Vernon man whom was missing since late December has been found by a Lawrence and Jackson county search and rescue team.
BMS Student Returns From Spelling Bee In Louisville
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - A Bedford Middle School student participated in the Regional Spelling Bee in Louisville this weekend.
Man Arrested On Invasion Charge
(SHOALS) - A telephone call sent a Shoals man to jail.
Teen Caught With Drugs On Person
(ORLEANS) - An Orleans man is behind bars after he was spotted weaving on HWY 60 nar Mitchell.
Bloomington Man Arrested For False Robbery Report
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man has been arrested on a charge of false reporting after he fabricated a robbery.
Community Foundation Meeting To Be Held In April
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation is announcing its 2007 unrestricted grant cycle.
Police Recover Stolen Radios
(GNAW BONE) - Brown County sheriff’s deputies have recovered two county-owned radios which were reported stolen.
'Mad Money' Coming To Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - A popular television stock market analyst plans to make a stop at Indiana University next month to broadcast his show.
Mitchell Classes Canceled Today
Classes for the entire Mitchell Community School Corporation have been canceled today due to a power failure.
Otis Park Back Nine Receives Praise
(BEDFORD) - Golfers at the Otis Park Golf Course are praising the work done on the back nine holes.
Extension Service Board Meeting This Monday
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service Board will have their annual meeting this Monday at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds starting at 6:30PM.
Storm Spotter Class To Be Held Tonight
(BEDFORD) - Do you have a fascination with the weather? Have you wanted to keep track of severe weather and relay that information to weather officials?
Habitat For Humanity Open House To Be Held
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Habitat For Humanity President Bob Dailey says there will be an open house and dedication at their first renovated unit of the duplex.
Officers Train For Possible School Shootings
(UNDATED) - Police officers from seven departments are wrapping up two days of training in how to handle a Columbine-style shooting.
Indoor Marijuana Operation Discovered By State Troopers
(LOOGOOTEE) - Two Loogootee residents were arrested on illegal drug activity after police discovered an indoor growing operation.
Local Eighth Grader Advances To Derby Festival Spelling Bee
(BEDFORD) - Can you spell anticipation? Bedford Middle School eighth grader Logan Wigley will be anticipating many spelling words come this Saturday.
Ochs New Vice-District Governor Of District 25E-1
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Lions Club past president Gary Ochs has been elected Vice-District Governor of District 25E-1.
Carpenter The Special Speaker At Next VOCAL Meeting
(BEDFORD) - Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault Chief Executive Officer Anita M. Carpenter will be the special speaker for the next meeting of the North Lawrence VOCAL, or Victims of Crime Assistance League.
Bicyclist Shot In Face By Paintball Gun
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man has police looking for a non-lethal sniper who he says shot him with a paintball or a b-b.
Report Says Nothing Wrong With Aircraft During Accident
(BEDFORD) - A preliminary report on the plane crash of Eric and Emily Johnson in Bedford on March 5th has been released from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Otis Park To Open Up Back Nine
(BEDFORD) - Today is a red letter day for the Otis Park Golf Course.
Girl Run Over By Rolling Car In Accident
(AVOCA) - A Springville child is in Riley Hospital after she was run over by the car she was in.
Sex Survey Needs Parental Permission
(BLOOMINGTON) - It will take parental permission for Monroe County middle and high school students to complete a controversial survey later this year.
IU Students Spend Spring Break Helping Others
(BLOOMINGTON) - While their classmates relax on the beaches of Cancun, or just go home to catch up on sleep, about 40 Indiana University students are spending their spring break in Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
Bloomington Auction To Raise Steffey Reward Money
(BLOOMINGTON) - A silent auction organized by Purdue University will raise reward money for the effort to find a missing student.
Pharmacist Chases After Mitchell Youths
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell police are investigating a report of two male juveniles that were allegedly being chased by the pharmacist at the CVS Drugstore on HWY 37 at the stoplight.
Underage Drinkers Caught By Police
(BEDFORD) - Seven underage drinkers were arrested over the weekend after Bedford police were invited in to the party the minors were having.
Nashville Police Officer Will Wait For Decision
(NASHVILLE) - A former Nashville police officer facing drug charges will have to wait until at least June to learn his fate.
Greene County Courthouse Remodel Back On Track
(BLOOMFIELD) - A dispute between Greene County leaders and a construction company working to refurbish the county’s courthouse appears to have been patched up.
Columbus Schools Delayed As Meth Lab Is Discovered
(COLUMBUS) - Bartholomew County sheriff’s officials have released information about the mobile meth lab which forced the closing of a school this morning.
Bodies Laid To Rest One Week After Plane Crash
(BEDFORD) - Funerals for the father and daughter killed in a plane crash in Bedford one week ago were conducted on Friday. However, the services were held 500 miles apart.
Woman Poses As Nurse To Get Meds
(JASONVILLE) - A Jasonville woman was arrested on charges of prescription fraud and police discovered that she had posed as a media assistant for a physician and as a registered nurse.
Man Runs From Police, Meth Lab Found In Car
(VALEENE) - Orange County Police, along with the Indiana State Police, Paoli Police, and the Indiana Conservation Department were called to find a man who tried to run from an Orange County deputy.
Fire Partially Destroys Older Farmhouse
(GREENE COUNTY) - A Greene County farmhouse built in the early to mid-1800’s has been nearly destroyed by a fire set in motion by squirrels.
Bloggers To Help Monitor Emergency Situations
(BLOOMINGTON) - A new blogging system could aid communicating and responding to disasters.
Public Meeting Held Regarding The Bedford Convention Center
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Urban Enterprise Association held a public meeting on Thursday night at the Bedford Convention Center to allow residents a chance to see plans for the renovation of the 50-year-old Bedford Convention Center building on the Bedford square.
McGovern To Visit Ivy Tech Campus In April
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate George McGovern will speak at Bloomington’s Ivy Tech campus next month.
Old Milwaukee Depot Restoration Continues
(BEDFORD) - Construction on the Old Milwaukee Depot continues with nearly all of the tile roofing to be complete within a few days according to Project Manager Chuck Jones.
Former IU Student To Head Alumni Association
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has named a new head of its alumni association.
Students Deal With Loss Of Comrade
(BEDFORD) - Students and staff at Bedford’s Parkview Primary School are speaking with grief counselors as they cope with the death of eight-year old Emily Johnson.
Johnson's Body Headed To Cedar Rapids
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) - The body of the man who slammed into his former mother-in-law’s home in an airplane accident on Monday is headed to Iowa.
Jasper Man Arrested On Several Drug Charges
(JASPER) - A criminal investigation began recently after a tip was made on drug activity in Jasper.
Testimony Continues In Bassett Trial
(COLUMBUS) - Trial testimony included statements from a former cell mate of Robert Bassett, Jr.
Boil Order Issued For Area
(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been issued by the East Lawrence Water Authority.
Community Focus Funds Planning Grant Meeting Tonight
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Urban Enterprise Association President Jamie Harris is alerting residents of a special meeting tonight.
Health Benefits For Same-Sex Partners Being Discussed
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington Faculty Council is endorsing a resolution that expresses support for Indiana University’s policy of providing health care benefits to same-sex partners.
Police Discuss Known Details Of Monday's Plane Crash
(BEDFORD) - The investigation continues into Monday’s plane crash in Bedford.
Trial Continues For Bassett In Bartholomew County
(COLUMBUS) - Trial testimony included statements from a former cellmate of Robert Bassett Junior Tuesday.
Fuel Spill Dump Contained Before Entering Creek
(COLUMBUS) - Officials say a fuel spill that dumped about 500 gallons of diesel at Dorel Juvenile Group was contained before it caused major environmental hazards.
Former Sheriff's Son Continues Recovery After Accident
(MARTINSVILLE) - The son of former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Garner continues to recover from non-life-threatening head injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle crash.
Bedford Plane Crash Deemed Suspicious
(BEDFORD) - Police investigators are saying the plane crash that occurred Monday morning on Sunny Acres Lane near the Virgil I. Grissom Airport in Bedford was possibly a murder-suicide.
Reward Offered For Details On Grocery Store Robberies
(UNDATED) - A grocery store chain which has seen three of its locations robbed is offering a hefty reward for the conviction of the person or people responsible.
Deer Runs Loose In Scottsburg Downtown Area
(SCOTTSBURG) - Indiana conservation officers were called to the Scottsburg square to try and subdue a whitetail deer running loose in the area.
Jury Selected For Columbus Man
(COLUMBUS) - A jury has been seated to hear the case against 44-year-old Robert Bassett Junior., a convicted killer whose trial starts today for allegedly plotting to murder a deputy prosecutor.
Child Molestation Trial Underway
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man will head to court this week on charges of child molestation.
Vince Lombardi Trophy Makes A Stop In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Several hundred people were lined up around the Bedford Middle School on Saturday afternoon to get a glimpse of the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy.
Workers To Close Area On Lincoln Avenue
(BEDFORD) - Officials at Bedford City Utilities are alerting motorists who use Lincoln Avenue near 12th and 13th Streets in Bedford.
Myers' Laywer Will Continue Representation
(MARTINSVILLE) - The man convicted of murdering 19-year-old Bloomington resident Jill Behrman will get free counsel during his appeal.
Dalai Lama To Visit Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Tickets to see the Dalai Lama in Bloomington have gone on sale.
Man On Trial For Alleged Plot To Kill Prosecutor
(COLUMBUS) - A Bartholomew County man is scheduled to stand trial again.
Women Tossed From Vehicle During Auto Accident
(MITCHELL) - An accident in Mitchell injured three people and sent one to an Indianapolis hospital.
Boil Order Lifted For Bloomfield Area
A boil order has been lifted for the area 2 miles east of Bloomfield.
Job Fair Today In French Lick
(FRENCH LICK) - The French Lick Resort Casino will hold a job fair today as it looks to hire the remaining 200 positions for the West Baden Springs Hotel.
Stalker Students Held Due To Precautionary Manner
(BEDFORD) - Students at Stalker Elementary School in Bedford were not allowed to leave the school after a nearby neighbor spotted a man in his twenties drop some coins and run from the scene.
IU Graduate Killed In Terrorist Attack
(BLOOMINGTON) - A 27-year-old Indiana University graduate was killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan this week.
Back Nine Now Open At Otis Park Golf Course
(BEDFORD) - After nearly a year of reseeding and rehabilitating holes 10 through 18, a dedication ceremony will be held this afternoon at the Otis Park Golf Course.
Seymour Teen Charged With Child Molestation
(SEYMOUR) - A Seymour teen has been charged with child molesting, criminal deviate conduct and sexual misconduct with a minor after allegedly having sex with two underage girls.
Robber's Girlfriend Causes Change Of Heart
(BROWNSTOWN) - Authorities say a suspected robber’s girlfriend made him return the money he stole from a Brownstown convenience store before he was arrested.
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