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Beer Cans Found Around Site Of Fatal Rollover, Truck Fire
(BEDFORD) - Alcohol is being blamed for yesterday’s fiery, fatal accident on US-50 that left a Mitchell man dead.
Two Injured, Including One Child, In Back-To-Back Accidents
(BEDFORD) - Two more people were injured in unrelated accidents that happened back-to-back in the City of Bedford yesterday, including a 7-year-old boy.
More Charges Result From Earlier Drug Bust
(BEDFORD) - More charges have been filed against a man arrested last month in a drug raid by the combined Bedford-Lawrence County drug task force.
Another Bank "Phishing" Scam Calls On Bedford
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Chamber of Commerce is now warning Bedfordites of another banking scheme happening in the area.
Three Diamonds For IMU's Biddle Hotel
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s hotel has just gotten a nice thumbs-up, three of them, actually.
9th Area Roadway Fatality Claims Mitchell Man
(BEDFORD) - First responders from the Bedford Police Department as well as other emergency crews responded to a fiery roll over around 12:48am this morning.
Toddler Found Wandering Alone In Cemetery
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies found a child wandering alone in the road by Arlington Heights Cemetery Monday.
Former Ellettsville Councilman Charged In Road Rage Incident
(ELLETTSVILLE) - A former Ellettsville Town Council member was arrested Monday on a road rage charge involving a loaded firearm.
Gov. Daniels Hitting Morgan, Brown County Fairs
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels is headed down to a couple South Central Indiana county fairs today.
Woman Wanted In Lawrence County Found in Odon
(ODON) - State police from the Jasper District picked up a Loogootee woman who was wanted on a Lawrence County warrant.
Bloomington Troopers Gunning For Causes Of Accidents
(BLOOMINGTON) - State police in the Bloomington District have identified a couple causes of accidents in the area, and will now be gunning for them.
Accident Causes Power Transformer To Fall On Roof
(BEDFORD) - An accident on Ditney Ridge Road could have sparked some major problems had it not been for some help from the power company.
Driver Hits Pole, Injures 3
(BEDFORD) - A speeding SUV ran into a light pole in front of the Bedford Wal-Mart Sunday injuring everyone in the vehicle but the driver.
Driver Hits Wall While Trying To Duck Oncoming Vehicle
(BEDFORD) - A near miss on Bedford’s Brookside drive turned into a confirmed hit. Bedford police say 75-year-old Johanna Elliott of Bedford was heading up a hill on Brookside Drive when another vehicle was coming the other way.
Local Authorities Can't Explain Recent Rash Of Traffic Fatalities
(UNDATED) - Traffic fatalities in the State of Indiana are down 26% according to the National Safety Council, but South Central Indiana doesn’t appear to be helping those numbers.
Indy Man's Corvette Chased Down By ISP Mustang At 127mph
(WAVERLY) - When an Indianapolis man kicked his 1989 teal Corvette into high gear cresting triple digits on IN-37 near Martinsville, he wasn’t quite ready for the surprise the Mustang in his rearview would give him.
Gas Price Spike Causes IU To Cut Back Bus Service This Year
(BLOOMINGTON) - You’re not the only one feeling the gas crunch, now even bus riders are getting scaled back on in Bloomington.
Hoosier Lawyers Offer Free Help To Hoosier Flood Victims
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana State Bar Association is establishing an apparatus to offer free legal aid to flood victims.
Soil Another Victim Of Indiana Flooding
(MARTINSVILLE) - The flooding last month that swamped large areas of Southern Indiana also swept away some of the region’s most valuable resource — soil.
Body Found In White River Near Williams Dam
(WILLIAMS) - Lawrence County and Indiana DNR detectives are investigating the death of a man pulled from the East Fork of the White River yesterday morning.
Alcohol Suspected In Lawrence County Flipover
(BEDFORD) - Alcohol is suspected in an end-over-end flip over wreck on IN-158 last night.
Monroe County Deputies Catch Elusive ATV Rider
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies had a hard time catching up with a four-wheeler on holly drive Sunday, but eventually made their catch.
Monroe County Tax Bills Arrive 27% Lighter On Average
(INDIANAPOLIS) - More property tax bills are on their way, this time for Monroe County residents.
Area Authorities Teaming With SC Police, FBI, In String Of Bank Robberies
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police say the three Bloomington residents being held for bank robbery in South Carolina are also suspected in a series of Monroe and Morgan County robberies.
World War II Submachine Gun Found With Pot Plants
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police happened upon a large cache of drugs and a small arsenal, including a submachine gun, when they served at search warrant on a Curry Pike home.
Stone City, German American, Other Bank Customers Targeted In Scam
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Chamber of Commerce is getting the word out of a phone scam circulating throughout the area.
Former Queen's New Throne In Daviess County Jail
(ELNORA) - A former Greene County queen has been arrested for allegedly being involved in methamphetamine.
Three From Bloomington Held In South Carolina Bank Robbery
Updated 7/25/2008 12:36pm with connection to two local robberies.
(MONCKS CORNER, SC) - Three Bloomingtonians are being held on bond for a series of bank robberies in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
8th Area Road Fatality Happens Near Lake Monroe
(BLOOMINGTON) - In the 8th fatality on South Centrail Indiana roads, an Indianapolis biker is dead near Lake Monroe in southern Monroe County.
Bedford Loses Veteran Dentist
(BEDFORD) - A long-time Bedford dentist has passed away.
Seventh Motorist This Month Killed On Area Roads
(MORGAN COUNTY) - Another day, another motorcyclist killed on South Central Indiana roads, this one in Morgan County.
IU Bus Service To Mall Starts Early
(BLOOMINGTON) - Good news for Bloomington bus riders this summer.
Orleans PD Picks Up New Temporary Officer
(ORLEANS) - The Orleans Police Department has picked a man up…and have given him a badge.
IU, Bloomington Bus Services Contemplate Merger
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University and Bloomington Transit officials are considering a merger to fight rising fuel costs.
Indiana Barge Hits Tanker, Shuts Down Mississippi River In New Orleans
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - A Southern Indiana company may be at least partially responsible for a river accident that has Mississippi River traffic shut down near New Orleans.
Free Furniture For Bartholomew County Flood Victims In Need
(COLUMBUS) - Bartholomew County flood victims who lost furniture to rising waters will have an opportunity today to have some of their belongings replaced.
Wanted Bedford Man Gets Additional Drug Charges
(BEDFORD) - State police have picked up a wanted Bedford man and have filed additional drug related charges against him.
No Serious Injuries In Wreck In Front Of WBIW
(BEDFORD) - A woman headed westbound on IN-58 in front of the WBIW studios left the roadway and crashed into a utility pole.
Seymour Teen Dies On Jackson County Road
(JACKSON COUNTY) - A Seymour teenager is dead after losing control of her vehicle and running into trees yesterday.
Biker Dies On Highway In Owen County
(PATRICKSBURG) - Another fatality on South Central Indiana roads, this time in Owen County late yesterday morning.
Home Caretaker Allegedly Takes Patient's Pills
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington caretaker was arrested for allegedly stealing medication from a person in his care.
Wanted Bloomington Man Tries To Escape Police After Accident
(BLOOMINGTON) - Late Tuesday night, Monroe County deputies responded to a call of a personal injury wreck on Old 37 and when they arrived, they say the driver, 25-year-old Nicholas Galloway, took off running.
Semi Driver In Fatal Accident Didn't Have Commercial Endorsement
Updated: 7/23/2008 11:05am with accident details
(AVOCA) - An accident at the intersection of IN-37 and IN-54 involving a tractor trailer last night claimed the life of at least 1 driver.
$1.6M Needed To Fix Martinsville Area
(MARTINSVILLE) - The price tag has come in to put Martinsville back together after last month’s severe flooding.
Duke Energy Restores Power Grid
(UNDATED) - Duke Energy is reporting having most of the storm damage to the power grid repaired.
Kentucky Man Pulled Over, Arrested On Warrants
(JASPER) - A Kentucky man wanted in California was captured yesterday in Indiana.
Columbus Hospital Seeks Federal Funds For Repairs
(COLUMBUS, IND.) - A Southern Indiana hospital wants the federal government to help pay for costs from last month’s flooding.
County Deputy Injured In Mitchell Accident
(MITCHELL) - A Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputy was injured in a rear end accident late Monday morning in Mitchell.
More Storms Possibly On Today's Menu
(UNDATED) - Today’s another day to keep an eye on the sky.
County Soil & Water Needs Your Help Assessing Flood Damage
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for your help in assessing rain and flood damage in the county.
Community Foundation Issues $42k In Grants
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Community Foundation has announced more than $42,000 in grants for various projects around the county.
Asbestos To Be Out Of IU Dorms 3 Years Ahead Of Schedule
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University plans on beating its own projections to have all asbestos removed from university dormitories.
National Guard: At Least $49M To Fix Camp Atterbury
(EDINBURGH) - The Indiana National Guard is now putting a $49 million price tag on repairs to Camp Atterbury from a recent tornado and flooding.
Police Looking For Missing Edinburgh Inmate
(EDINBURGH) - Authorities are looking for an inmate who escaped from a minimum security prison at Edinburgh.
Biker Arrested For Battery Charges At Boogie
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police officers took one Boogier into custody early Sunday morning on a number of violent charges.
State Police Wind Up At Truelove Church For Second Time In Less Than One Week
(WHITFIELD) - More trouble at the Truelove Church near Loogootee. This time, state troopers say they were called to Whitfield’s Truelove Church about a domestic disturbance.
Orleans To Conduct Income Survey
(ORLEANS) - The Town of Orleans will be conducting an income survey in the coming weeks.
Severe Weather Makes Way Back To Listening Area
(UNDATED) - After a brief break from the severe weather in South Central Indiana, it’s on its way back.
State, County Unemployment Rates Jump Again
(UNDATED) - The unemployment rate in Indiana continues its upward trend. According to Department of Workforce Development statistics, unemployment in Indiana has climbed up to 5.8% for the state, though that still keeps it below its closest neighbors.
Bikers Injured In Accidents During ABATE Boogie Weekend
(BEDFORD) - This past weekend’s ABATE Boogie saw plenty of fun, heat and bikers in Springville. However, the increased biker traffic also saw a few bikers boogie on down to the hospital after getting into accidents.
FEMA Trailer Trouble Makes Repeat Performance In Indiana
(UNDATED) - As the famous New York Yankee Yogi Berra is often quoted as saying, “It’s deja vue all over again.”
Loogootee Man Arrested For Arson
(LOOGOOTEE) - State police from the Jasper Post finally caught up with a man wanted for arson in Martin County.
Biker Dies On Morgan County's IN-37
(MORGAN COUNTY) - An Indy motorcyclist has been killed in Morgan County from an accident.
IU Salaries On The Rise, Part Of McRobbie's Plan
(BLOOMINGTON) - The number of Indiana University Bloomington employees and IU administrators whose annual salaries top $200,000 has risen from 66 last year to 74 for fiscal year 2008-09, according to university pay figures.
Martinsville Mayor To Hold Meeting Duscussing Flood Buyouts
(MARTINSVILLE) - Martinsville Mayor Phil Deckard is conducting a town hall meeting Tuesday evening to discuss buyouts of flooded homes and other issues related to June’s flood damage.
Some Counties Get Extension From FEMA For Flood Damage
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended deadlines for flooded counties to apply for disaster assistance.
Spencer Teen Dies In Bloomington Wreck, Fire
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Spencer teen is dead, and 4 others are injured, after a fiery accident on Woodyard Road in Bloomington yesterday.
Bedford, Mitchell PDs Get Extra $41k For Pension Funds
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Cities of Bedford and Mitchell have picked up a total of over $41,000 for local police and firefighter pension funds from the State Treasurer’s Office.
Crawford County Man Accused Of Beating Wife, Child
(BIRDSEYE) - A Crawford county man is behind bars after a police investigation concluded he allegedly he beat his wife and a child.
Two Accidents Send Four To Hospitals Yesterday
(BEDFORD) - Two people were injured yesterday afternoon in a rollover accident on Judah Logan Road near Old 37.
IN-46 Shut Down Near Ellettsville
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Drivers along IN-46 near Ellettsville should keep an eye out this morning.
Lawrence County Revs Up For ABATE Boogie Today
(BEDFORD) - Two wheels, chromed steel and two cylinders roaring through polished pipes is what Lawrence County is about through this weekend.
Carlton Still Missing In Greene County
(BLOOMFIELD) - The search for a missing Bloomfield woman due in court tomorrow has been called off by Indiana conservation officers.
State Police: Keep Kids From Getting Stranded In Hot Cars
(UNDATED) - State police are warning Hoosiers against leaving children unattended in vehicles.
Info Theft From ISU Could Affect 2,500 Sycamore Students
(TERRE HAUTE) - If you or your son or daughter is a student, or former student, at Indiana State University, you may want to keep an eye on your credit reports and other private information.
Cummins Puts 50 On Temporary Lay-Off, Relocates 80
(COLUMBUS) - More bad news in the motor industry.
Biker Wipes Out On 16th Street
(BEDFORD) - Another day, another motorcycle accident, this time in Bedford.
Obama Sets Up Shop In Bloomington, Five Other Hoosier Cities
(BLOOMINGTON) - Downtown Bloomington’s business district has a new tenant…Illinois Senator Barack Obama.
Sobriety Checkpoints Arrest 4 In Owen, Martin Counties
(UNDATED) - State police throughout the area have been conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the listening area.
Couple Arrested For Getting Randy During Traffic Stop
(BLOOMINGTON) - A couple that reportedly got handsy during a traffic stop are now facing disorderly conduct charges.
Monroe County Trying To Find Out Why Inmate Released Early
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies made a pretty major flub Monday night when they mistakenly released an inmate early.
Police Widow Dies After Receiving Husband's Pension
(BLOOMINGTON) - The widow of a Bloomington, Indiana, police officer has died days after finally receiving his pension.
Mellencamp: Farm Aid Concert In New England This Year
(BOSTON) - Hoosier rocker and both Bloomington and Seymour’s favorite son John Mellencamp has scheduled a news conference in Boston to announce this year’s Farm Aid concert.
GM Cuts Include Management Jobs, Too Soon To Know If Bedford Affected
(DETROIT) - Tough times at General Motors. GM has announced a slough of cuts in both personnel and other costs in order to weather the severe drawdown in the automotive market.
White River To Stay Within Its Banks
(UNDATED) - Good news for those living along the East Fork of the White River.
Two Injured, One Dead In Wrecks On IN-135 Near Nashville
(NASHVILLE) - Brown County Sheriff’s deputies had a rough weekend on one specific curve on IN-135.
Bloomington Police Looking For Monday Morning Bank Robber
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are on the hunt for a woman they say robbed the People’s State Bank yesterday morning.
Bloomfield Woman Missing, Due In Court By Friday
(BLOOMFIELD) - Indiana conservation officers are looking for a Bloomfield woman who has been missing since Saturday.
18-Year-Old In Jail For Allegedly Beating Minor
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have an 18-year-old man in custody after they say he severely beat a 16-year-old acquaintance.
Jasper Man Leads Police Chase, Kills Self
(HAYSVILLE) - A Jasper man is dead in Martin County after his police pursuit ended in his suicide.
Lawrence County To See 21% Average Property Tax Cut
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Lawrence County residents should be seeing their property tax bills arrive in the mail later this week.
Dangerous Script Lands Woman In Jail For Prescription Fraud
(BEDFORD) - A Springville woman is in jail after allegedly altering a prescription at the Wal-Mart pharmacy.
County Detectives Investigating Rape Report At 4-H Fairgrounds
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a rape report at the Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds.
OWI Arrest Turns Violent Against Officer
(BEDFORD) - A drunk driving arrest turned violent early Saturday morning.
Bloomington Man Nabbed On Drug And Lawrence County Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is behind bars, in part, on Lawrence County warrants.
Weekend Rains Push IN-58 Roadwork Back Until Next Week
(GREENE COUNTY) - Heavy storms over the weekend have delayed roadwork on IN-58 between Lawrence and Greene Counties.
Pavement Striping On IN-37 In Lawrence County Today, Tomorrow
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - Drivers along IN-37 through Lawrence County will start seeing traffic barrels, work crews and trucks in the roadway.
Flood Warning For River In Jackson County
(SEYMOUR) - The National Weather Service has declared another flood warning for the White River East Fork, this time in Seymour.
IU Law Prof. Says Supreme Court May Have Flubbed Child Rape Decision
(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University law professor says the Supreme Court may have made a mistake in its decision on applying the death penalty to child rapists.
One Dead In I-65 Wreck Near Sellersburg
(SELLERSBURG) - A wreck on I-65 early Saturday morning claimed the life of a young Louisville, Kentucky man near Sellersburg.
Price Tag To Fix Camp Atterbury: $40 Million
(EDINBURGH) - The Army has assessed and put tornado damage at Camp Atterbury at $40 million dollars.
Crime Spikes In Clark County
(UNDATED) - There was a sharp rise in the number of crimes reported to the Clark County Sheriff’s Department from 2006 to 2007, according to FBI statistics.
Mitchell Industrial Park "Shovel Ready"
(MITCHELL) - Lawrence County is one of 9 counties to have a site added to the list of “shovel ready” sites in the state, taking the total number of “shovel ready” counties up to 30.
Friday, Saturday At The 4-H Fair
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County 4-H Fair continues today with the Parade of Champions this evening at 5:00pm.
Some Details Released In Armed Robbery Case
(BEDFORD) - Further details have been released about the armed robbery at the Sugar Hill Addition from Tuesday.
Bedford Police Recover Cache Of Pot On Domestic Dispute Call
(BEDFORD) - In another episode of “Things Not to do When You Have a Large Amount of Pot in the House,” Bedford police say they were called to a home about a domestic dispute and ended up finding almost a pound of dope.
Skillman Congratulates Economic Efforts In Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - Bedford’s very own Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman was in town yesterday afternoon congratulating Lawrence County on completing the first phase of the Indiana Home Town Competitiveness Program.
IU Professor Pleased With Human Rights Report
(BLOOMINGTON) - A law professor at the Indiana University School of Law says a recent report by the United Nations makes her feel more confident about the relationship of business and human rights.
Police Locate Man Wanted On Violent Charges
(HUNTINGBURG) - State police from the Jasper Post picked up a man wanted on several violent criminal charges.
FEMA To Distribute Mobile Homes To Flood Victims
(UNDATED) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced they’re going to start issuing temporary trailers to those who have been displaced by last month’s flooding.
One Month Left To Apply For SBA Relief Loans
(UNDATED) - The Small Business Administration wants to make sure people get disaster relief loan applications in before the August 11th deadline.
IU ROTC Program Rated #1 In Nation
(BLOOMINGTON) - If you or your son or daughter is considering an ROTC program for college, apparently, you can do much worse than Indiana University.
Deadline Nearing For Disaster Unemployment Registration
(UNDATED) - The deadline to get registered for Disaster Unemployment Services is drawing near for flood affected areas of Indiana.
Jackson Pleads Not Guilty To Helping Accused Killer Hide Bodies
(BLOOMINGTON) - The barrel body killing case in Bloomington is continuing to develop as one man has pled not guilty to helping hide the bodies in the barrels.
Two Teens Dead In Southern Indiana Crash
(SPENCER COUNTY) - Two Southern Indiana teenagers are dead after an accident on US-231 in Spencer County yesterday.
County Police Investigating Armed Robbery In Sugar Hill
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery from early this morning.
NSWC Crane To Get New Leadership
(CRANE) - The Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane is celebrating a change of command Friday, July 18th.
Two Stolen Vehicles Recovered In Bloomington, Ellettsville
(BLOOMINGTON) - A pair of stolen vehicles were recovered Sunday in Monroe County.
Sobriety Checkpoint Bears Fruit In Morgan County
(MOORESVILLE) - State police from the Putnamville District had a fruitful sobriety checkpoint in Morgan County over the weekend.
Richardson, Terrell At Odds Over Chief's Resignation
(MITCHELL) - Suspended Mitchell Police Chief Jim Richardson officially submitted his resignation over the weekend, and, according to Mitchell Mayor Dan Terrell, it was at the request of the Mayor’s office.
Alleged Battery Victims Reveal Assailant's Pot Plants To Officers
(BLOOMINGTON) - Tip for the day, never get into a fight and chuck a crowbar at a person who says he knows you have marijuana growing in your house.
Bloomington Police Chase Ends In Crash, Foot Pursuit
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man led police on a chase Saturday that wound up wiping out in Karst Park.
Tuesday At The 4-H Fair
(BEDFORD) - Today is Farm Bureau Day at the Lawrence County 4-H Fair.
Mitchell Woman Turns Self In At Martin County Sheriff's Office
(SHOALS) - A Mitchell woman has turned herself in to Martin County Sheriff’s officials on Lawrence County charges.
Eastern-Greene Selects Bloomington Principal As Superintendent
(BLOOMFIELD) - The Eastern-Greene School Board has selected a new school superintendent.
Chase Nets Two OWI Arrests From One Vehicle
(BEDFORD) - It was a scene almost reminiscent of a Benny Hill chase sketch.
Another Biker Injured In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford motorcyclist is injured in an accident from last night.
4-H Fair Continues Today
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County 4-H Fair continues today. Don’t miss the dairy show this afternoon where you can meet Miss Indiana State Fair Kristen Schmitt.
Police Investigating Another Shooting In Greene County
(JASONVILLE) - Indiana State Police from the Bloomington District are investigating another shooting incident in Greene County, this time in Jasonville.
Monroe County Sheriff's Department Going Green
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington residents may notice something different driving around town. “Cherries and berries” flashing on top of a…hybrid sedan?
Velpin Man Found Driving Drunk With Kids In Car
(DUBOIS COUNTY) - A Dubois County man is in jail after being caught allegedly driving drunk with 4 kids in the car.
Columbus Mayor: Look For Flood Losses To Top $500M
(COLUMBUS)- The Mayor of Columbus says more than 100 businesses in his city have been damaged or destroyed by last month’s flooding.
High Water Table Still Plaguing Basements In Flood Zone
(EDINBURGH) - A month later, many weary residents are still pumping water out their basements.
Man In Wheelchair Attempts To Rob Wal-Mart
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man allegedly armed with a handgun attempted to shoplift Friday morning from the eastside Wal-Mart.
Displaced Columbus Residents To Learn Fate
(COLUMBUS) - Dozens of Columbus residents who were displaced by last month’s flooding will learn more today about a plan to give them housing help.
Details Released Of Bloomington Attacker
(BLOOMINGTON) - New details have been released about the man who woke a Bloomington teen out of her sleep and tried to choke her early Thursday morning.
Holiday Means Extra Patrols For DNR Officers
(UNDATED) - All holidays are busy, but Independence Day weekend is the busiest on Indiana’s waterways.
Mabrey Takes The Miss Lawrence County Tiara
(BEDFORD) - This afternoon at the 4th of July parade you can meet your new 2008 Miss Lawrence County, Emilee Mabrey!
No Charges For Greene County Shooter
(LINTON) - No charges will be filed in the shooting death of a Linton man.
Bedford Teen Rolls Car Near Bloomfield
(BLOOMFIELD) - A Bedford teen was hospitalized after wrecking his car east of Bloomfield.
Bloomington Man Arrested For Coke Dealing
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is behind bars on coke dealing charges after a successful investigation by Bloomington detectives.
Linton Wal-Mart Bomb Threat Turns Out To Be Dud
(LINTON) - The Linton Wal-Mart received a bit of a scare early yesterday morning.
Skillman Coming Home Thursday
(BEDFORD) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman is coming home next Thursday.
Ellettsville Teen Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Lawn Ornaments
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Monroe County deputies have an Ellettsville teen in jail after discovering several stolen lawn ornaments and electronics in his possession.
Creative Gas Saving Techniques Paying Dividends For Police
(UNDATED) - Four dollars and more for a gallon of gas here in South Central Indiana has been putting the hurt on local law enforcement agencies.
Bloomington Police Pick Up Woman In String Of Odd Incidents
(BLOOMINGTON) - An odd case in Bloomington. Bloomington police picked up a couple for residential entry and drug charges after a series of unusual incidents.
Bedford Officer Makes Lucky Catch While Shopping
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford police officer just so happened to be in the right place at the right time yesterday when he picked up a Bedford woman for several warrants.
Richardson Out At Mitchell PD
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell Police Chief Jim Richardson has been temporarily suspended without pay as of yesterday.
Alcohol Found In Serious Jackson County Wreck
(CROTHERSVILLE) - A two car wreck on US-31 in Jackson County sent two to the hospital, one in serious condition.
4-H Fair Queen To Be Selected Tonight
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County 4-H Fair officially kicks off tonight.
Tempel To Take Helm Of IU Foundation
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Executive Director of Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy will become the seventh president of the IU Foundation.
Child Welfare Call Turns Into Drug Bust
(ROCKFORD) - State police turned a child welfare call into a pair of drug arrests.
Teen Dies At Monroe Reservoir
(MONROVIA) - An 18-year-old boy drowned in the Lake Monroe reservoir Wednesday afternoon.
Jasper Man To Serve 10 Years For Child Porn
(JASPER) - The FBI has announced sentencing for a Jasper man who pled guilty to distribution of child pornography.
Municipal Offices, Services Taking Independence Day Off
(BEDFORD) - Everyone’s getting ready for the fourth, including Bedford municipal offices.
Orange County Man Rung Up On Traffic, Weapons Felonies
(ORANGE COUNTY) - Indiana State Police from the Jasper District took an Orleans man into custody for a series of charges yesterday afternoon.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Chucking Phone At 911 Caller
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies were called to a battery complaint just outside of Bloomington yesterday.
Standoff Resolved In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies had a bit of a nerve-wracking standoff Monday night.
Details Of Inmate's Hanging Death Revealed
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Coroner John Sherrill has released details of the death of the Mitchell man found hanged in the Lawrence County Jail Sunday.
Buyer's Energy Plan: "Drill Now, Pay Less"
(BEDFORD) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman was in downtown Bedford yesterday to talk about his plans on how to increase the supply of energy products.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating Wife Over Evening Plan Dispute
(BLOOMINGTON) - What could have been a pleasant night out for a couple turned into a bit of a disaster after the husband allegedly threatened to kill his wife.
Police Looking For Paragon Bank Robbers
(PARAGON) - Police in Morgan County are hunting for a man they say knocked over a bank in Paragon yesterday morning.
Beware Of "Meth Trash"
(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Police Bloomington District is warning Hoosiers, not just of the dangers of meth labs, but of the dangers of meth lab trash.
State Police On The Prowl For Independence Day Weekend
(BLOOMINGTON) - Police statewide are gearing up for the 4th of July, and no, that doesn’t mean stocking up on bottle rockets and roman candles for a department Independence Day party.
Brown County Among Six Bucking Housing Trends
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Encouraging news for homeowners selling their homes.
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