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French Lick Teen Killed In Traffic Accident
(FRENCH LICK) - A teenager lost his life in a traffic accident yesterday in French Lick.
Elderly Greene County Woman Still Missing
(GREENE CO.) The Greene County Sheriffs Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a 93 year old Linton woman who has been reported missing by her family.
Driver Falls Asleep, Injures Two In Crash
(BEDFORD) - Two people were injured when a motorist apparently fell asleep and crossed the center line on US 50 yesterday morning.
One Suspect Dead, One In Custody After Armed Robbery
(BLOOMINGTON) - Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery that took place in Bloomington this morning.
Woman Delivers Baby In Her Bathroom
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman who says she had no idea she as pregnant delivered a bouncing baby boy in her bathroom.
H1N1 Flu Virus Confirmed In Monroe County
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The H1N1 virus has hit a little closer to home.
Tree Killing Beetle Found In Lawrence And Orange Counties
(BEDFORD) - The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been found in two more heavily forested southern Indiana Counties.
Drive Safely This Memorial Day Weekend
(VINCENNES) - Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer season and a busy travel time on Indiana highways and interstates.
Three Local Teens Arrested In Greene County
(GREENE CO.) - Early Monday morning Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three teenagers and sent another juvenile to a juvenile attention facility.
FEMA Trailer In Bedford Next Week
(BEDFORD) - A FEMA mobile disaster recovery center is coming to Lawrence County.
Mitchell Teen Injured In Early Morning Crash
(MITCHELL) - A teenager was injured early this morning when he lost control of his vehicle trying to avoid hitting a deer.
Autopsy Inconclusive On What Caused Patton's Death
(CELESTINE) - An autopsy proved inconclusive in determining the cause of death of a 17-year-old jasper boy.
Nude Man Leads Police On Chase
(GREENE CO.) - A nude rural Bloomfield man led police officers on short chase in the New Hope area of Northeastern Greene County Tuesday afternoon.
Bedford Police Officer One Of Two Killed In Shooting
(BEDFORD) - Yesterday morning Lawrence County Police Officers responded to a call of shots fired at a home 1051 Trenton Circle just outside Bedford.
Congressman Buyer's Staff To Be In Mitchell Wednesday
(MITCHELL) - On this coming Wednesday a member of congressman Steve Buyer’s staff will conduct social security hours in locations throughout the fourth congressional district.
IU Student Arrested For Spray Painting Buildings
(BLOOMINGTON) - An IU student is in trouble with the law after police say they saw her spray-painting a downtown business.
Linton Man Dies When Moped And Semi Collide
(GREENE CO.) - One person was killed when a moped struck a semi last night in Greene County.
Lightning, Heavy Rains Hammer Listening Area
(UNDATED) - Several severe storms hammered parts of the listening area last night and into this morning.
FEMA Assistance Available To Those Affected By March Storms
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Free legal advice and referrals are available for anyone affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from March 8-14.
Hand Gun Permits Accepted Online Beginning Monday
(BEDFORD) - Starting on this coming Monday May 18th the City of Bedford will require all applicants for hand gun permits to start the application process online.
Two Injured In Crash On SR 37 Yesterday
(BEDFORD) - One person was airlifted, and another was taken to a local hospital after a two vehicle wreck on SR 37 yesterday evening.
Owensburg Man Dies In Farm Accident
(OWENSBURG) - A rural Owensburg man was killed in a tractor accident early Tuesday afternoon.
Charges Filed Against Driver In Fatal Greene County Crash
(GREENE CO.) - Charges have been filed in the double fatality accident in Greene County over the weekend.
Two Dead After Head On Crash In Greene County
(GREENE CO.) - Two people are dead after a head on collision in Greene County on Saturday evening.
Man Drowns At Lake Monroe
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana conservation officials say a 54-year-old man died after falling from a boat into Lake Monroe.
Ellettsville Man Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison
(BLOOMINGTON)- An Ellettsville man will spend the next 10 years in prison for beating a man with a baseball bat.
Atheist Group Suing Bloomington Transit Bus Department
(BLOOMINGTON) - An atheist group is suing the Transit Bus Department in Bloomington because it wouldn’t allow the group to purchase ad space.
Jail To Allow Visitation Once Again
(BEDFORD) - After a brief suspension of visitation at the Lawrence County Jail due to fear of “swine flu,” visitors will be allowed back on Sunday.
Crawfordsville Woman Facing Multiple Charges After Crash
(BLOOMFIELD) - A Crawfordsville woman is charged with three felonies and multiple infractions after a car accident Tuesday night.
Bedford Women Wins Big With Scratch Off Ticket
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman picked up more than she bargained for when she stopped at a local gas station on Tuesday night.
Oolitic Residents Can Apply For Firearms Permits Online
(OOLITIC) - Residents of Oolitic will join several Indiana counties who may apply for an Indiana firearms permit from their home computer or any other internet connected computer.
What Was That Sound?
(BEDFORD) - An explosion at Bedford Recycling has some people shaken up and scratching their heads, but everything seems okay.
Cummins Line Shuts Down With Idling Of Chrysler Plant
(COLUMBUS) - Officials say more than 500 workers at Cummins midrange engine plant are working two days this week, and future production and staffing levels are uncertain.
Bloomington Teen Hurt In Brown County Wreck
(BLOOMINGTON) - A teenager from Bloomington trying to get home before curfew got hurt in a wreck on IN-46 in Brown County.
Ellettsville Man Accused In Brutal Rape Case
(ELLETTSVILLE) - An Ellettsville man is facing multiple charges of rape after police say he not only raped a woman, but caused serious injuries.
ISP To Honor Officer Who Died Near Mitchell In 1962 Today
(MITCHELL) - Bloomington state troopers will be honoring an officer who fell in the line of duty 47 years ago in Lawrence County.
Bedford To Be A (Mock) Disaster This Morning
(BEDFORD) - If you’re around the water treatment plant or bowling alley in Bedford this morning, don’t worry, the disaster you may see is actually a drill.
Monroe, Perry Counties Included On Endangered Landmarks List
(UNDATED) - The Historic Landmark Foundation of Indiana is announcing its list of the ten most endangered sites in the state.
Semi, Dump Truck Collide, Shut Down Road In Greene County
(WORTHINGTON) - Two Jasonville truck drivers are hurt after their rigs collided on IN-67 near Worthington yesterday.
Lawrence County Property Taxes Delayed Again This Year
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Treasurer Debbie Thompson says property taxes will be delayed again this year.
Evans Strike: Union Keeps Talking, Company Keeps Silent
(BEDFORD) - No major news yet on the Evans Limestone strike here in Bedford, however, the union is putting out additional information on where they are and what they are asking for.
Flooding Compromising Some Roads In Jackson County
(UNDATED) - Flood warnings continue along the White River East Fork today, tomorrow and, in some areas, Wednesday.
Bedford Teen Accused To Beating, Injuring 3-Month-Old Son
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man has been arrested after an investigation into his allegedly beating his 3-month-old son.
Columbus Teen Cited For Driving To Prom At Triple-Digit Speeds
(COLUMBUS) - Authorities say a Columbus teen was recently ticketed for driving to the prom at 121mph.
Explosives Found In Huntingburg Drug Bust
(HUNTINGBURG) - A drug investigation in Dubois County not only turned up the drugs police say they were looking for, but also high explosives.
"There Oughta Be A Law!" Teen's Nude Spray Tan Has Local Reps Talking
(GREENE COUNTY) - An incident where a 15-year-old Greene County girl forged a permission slip to get a spray-on tan, in the nude, has state legislators talking.
Argument Over Dogs Leaves Man Dead, Son Arrested
(CROTHERSVILLE) - A rural Jackson County man is dead and his son is in custody after a fight over dogs.
Evans Limestone On Strike
Updated: 05/01/2009 12:39pm
(BEDFORD) - Union members at the Evans Limestone shop in Bedford have walked out and are picketing the business until negotiations spark back up.
Lawrence County Shuts Down Jail Visits Over Flu, Overcrowding Subsides
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Security Center joined the state Department of Corrections in shutting down all visitations and programs involving outside individuals due to fears over the swine flu.
Bedford Man Arrested For Five Outstanding Warrants
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police picked up a Lawrence County man yesterday evening saying he was wanted on 5 separate warrants in the county.
Car Runs Into Mitchell Office Front
(MITCHELL) - A car ran into the Farmer’s Insurance building in Mitchell late yesterday damaging the building but leaving everyone, so far it seems, uninjured.
River Levels To Rise Through Weekend
(UNDATED) - Flood warnings continue throughout the listening area and in many areas are being extended.
IUPD Officers Commended For Saving Heart Attack Patient
(BLOOMINGTON) - Rescue efforts by two Indiana University police officers Easter morning to revive a fallen food service worker has garnered them recognition from a major heart health organization.
Burned Greene County Boys Still In Critical Condition, Benefit On Saturday
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Two young Greene County boys burned in a gasoline explosion in Scotland remain in critical condition, but the community continues to build support for them.
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