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Motorists Advised To Look-Out For Deer
(UNDATED) - Each fall, the annual crop harvest coupled with the beginning of the hunting season and deer mating season makes deer movement more prominent.
Intoxicated Brownstown Bus Driver Receives Suspended Sentence
(BROWNSTOWN, IN) - A school bus driver who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated has received a one-year suspended sentence in Jackson Circuit Court.
IU School Of Business Projecting Decline In Holiday Sales
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The Center for Education and Research in Retailing at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business is projecting a 1% decline in holiday retail sales, compared to last year.
The Times, They Are A Changin'
(UNDATED) - Daylight saving time ends this weekend at 2:00AM on Sunday, November 1.
Brown County Woman Arrested For Drugs
(NASHVILLE, IN) - Methamphetamine, items used to manufacture methamphetamine and marijuana were discovered Wednesday during the search of a Brown County residence.
Trick-Or-Treating Hours
(UNDATED) - Trick-or-treating hours in Bedford, Mitchell, Oolitic, Orleans and Paoli will from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on Saturday (Halloween).
North Lawrence Schools Offering Flu Clinic
(BEDFORD, IN) - North Lawrence Community School along with the Lawrence County Health Department are conducting a flu clinic at Bedford North Lawrence High School on October 31st from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.
Columbus Man Killed In Bike Wreck
(COLUMBUS, IN) - Police say a Columbus man died after his bicycle collided with a car Thursday morning in Bartholomew County.
Woman Hospitalized Following Bike, SUV Collision
(HENDRICKSVILLE, IN) - An Ohio woman traveling on a bike just south of Hendricksville and north of Greene County Road 1210 East was injured in a collision with an SUV Saturday.
Banks Warning Residents Of Email Scams
(UNDATED) - Area banks are warning southern Indiana residents of a wide-spread e-mail scam that is sweeping through southern Indiana.
Sex Offenders Required To Miss Trick-Or-Treating
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Bloomington parole office is requiring that registered sex offenders attend a night meeting at the Monroe County Justice Building on Halloween.
Fire Crews Respond To Middle School Fire
(OOLITIC, IN) - On Thursday, at around 5:40PM, the Oolitic Police Department and Volunteer Fire Department, responded to the report of a fire at Dollens Middle School.
19-Year-Old Arrested For Rape
(BEDFORD, IN) - A 19-year-old Bedford man was arrested Monday evening for allegedly raping a female in the back seat of her car in January.
Injured Child's Father To Serve 2 1/2 Years In Prison
(COLUMBUS, IN) - The Columbus, Indiana father of a 2-year-old girl who was severely scalded in hot bathwater will serve 2½ years behind bars for placing his daughter in a situation that endangered her health.
Clerk Office Not Accepting Probation Payments
(BEDFORD, IN) - The Lawrence County Clerk’s Office has announced that the office will be unable to accept payments for probation, restitution or other payments of that nature on Thursday and Friday.
Police Uncover Bedford Meth Lab
(BEDFORD, IN) - In the early hours of Friday morning, Indiana State Police Trooper Michael Robbins joined Officer Bill Allen of the Oolitic Police Department in attempting to locate a man wanted on warrant for arrest.
Man Falls To His Death From Balcony
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old man who fell to his death from his third-floor apartment balcony on Monday.
Orleans Downtown Earns Historic Distinction
(ORLEANS, IN) - The town of Orleans recently learned its downtown has been placed on National Register of Historic Places.
Firefighters Investigating Weekend House Blaze
(BUDDHA, IN) - Firefighters were called to the scene of a Buddha house fire on Saturday morning.
Police Respond To Reported Robbery
(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford Police were called to a 16th Street gas station following the report of an armed robbery.
Mitchell Home Destroyed In Blaze
(MITCHELL, IN) - A house in Mitchell was destroyed by flames on Sunday.
Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Meth Lab
(LINTON, IN) - A routine traffic stop Thursday night in Linton led to the discovery of a meth lab operation and the arrest of two Linton men.
Police Solve Burglary; Find Marijuana Plants
(BEDFORD, IN) - Indiana State Police recently investigated and solved a burglary case and in doing so, discovered a marijuana growing operation.
Police: Prime Suspect In Sexual Assualt Questioned
(BEDFORD, IN) - Indiana University Police Department is hoping to make an arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a 21-year-old male Indiana University student within the next two weeks.
Commissioners Asking For Assistance From Residents
(BEDFORD, IN) - Lawrence County Commissioners on the behalf of South Lawrence Water Utilities plans to apply for a Community Development Block Grant.
After School Activities Canceled, H1N1 To Blame
(MITCHELL, IN) - Mitchell Community Schools recently announced the closing of most of its after school programs and activities.
Mitchell Violates Environmental Standard
(MITCHELL, IN) - The city of Mitchell recently violated an Indiana Department of Environmental Management rule.
Legal Dispute Between IU And Bob Knight Settled
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A final legal dispute between Indiana University and Former Coach Bob Knight has been settled.
Police Warn Of Money Scam
(PAOLI, IN) - Orange County Sheriff Richard Dixon is warning area residents to be on the look-out for an unknown female who is approaching residents, churches and businesses asking for money.
Woman Caught With Drugs Outside School
(BEDFORD, IN) - Indiana State Police booked one Fort Wayne woman into the Lawrence County Jail on charges of possession of drugs within 1000 feet of an elementary school.
Bloomington Murder Suspect Plans To Plead Guilty
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A murder suspect plans to plead guilty to killing a Purdue University counselor.
Columbus Residents Favor $12 Monthly Trash Fee
(COLUMBUS, IN) - Columbus residents would pay a flat $12 a month fee for trash pickup under a revised ordinance that scraps the idea of offering the public toters of different sizes.
Five Arrested For Meth Lab
(COLUMBUS, IN) - Five people were arrested early this morning for charges ranging from manufacturing methamphetamine to visiting a common nuisance.
New Economic Development Organization Announced
(FRENCH LICK, IN) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman joined several business and community leaders Tuesday afternoon to introduce a new economic development organization.
Cook Inc. Offering Federal Lawmakers Health Care Reform Advice
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The leader of the world’s largest, privately owned medical device manufacturing company is offering federal lawmakers some advice on health care reform.
Reward Increases For Opry Fire Information
(NASHVILLE, IN) - The reward has increased to $30,000 for information leading to the conviction of those involved in setting the fire that gutted the Little Nashville Opry in Brown County in September.
Terry Bock Trespass Order Lifted
(MITCHELL, IN) - The trespass order filed against Mitchell resident Terry Bock has been lifted.
Bedford Fire Hydrants Being Flushed
(BEDFORD, IN) - Starting today, Bedford City Utilities is flushing city fire-hydrants to clear blocked water lines.
Woman Suffers Minor Injuries In Cow, Car Collision
(SWITZ CITY, IN) - A rural Switz City woman suffered minor injuries Sunday evening after her vehicle hit a cow.
Police Investigate Teenage Shooting
(SULPHUR, IN) - Indiana State Police were called yesterday morning to investigate the shooting of a 16-year-old Crawford County boy.
Bloomington Man; Winner Of Hoosier Lottery
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Bloomington man was the most recent winner of a Hoosier Lottery scratch-off game.
Woman Caught With Drugs Outside School
(BEDFORD, IN) - One woman was arrested by the Indiana State Police for the possession of illegal drugs outside of a Lawrence County Elementary School.
Brown County Offering H1N1 Vaccines
(NASHVILLE, IN) - The Brown County Health Department will be offering the H1N1 Influenza vaccine Tuesday to children, pregnant women and health care workers who live in Brown County.
Trial Begins In Bloomington Murder
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The murder trial begins today for 30-year-old Benjamin Steinberg, the man accused of killing Monroe County Jail Officer Bill Brand in 2005 as he drove home after working second shift.
Bloomington Mayor Stresses Heater Safety
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - With colder temperatures approaching, Mayor Mark Kruzan and the City of Bloomington Fire Department are encouraging residents to use caution when operating heating equipment in their homes.
Weekend Fight Results In Serious Injuries
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Three people were injured in a weekend fight that required medical attention.
Missing Orleans Man Located
(ORLEANS, IN) - The missing Orleans man has been located.
BNL To Get A Roof Replacement
(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford North Lawrence school board members approved Thursday, for emergency repairs to be made to the Bedford North Lawrence High School building’s roof.
Teen Facing Attempted Murder Charges For Stabbing
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A 17-year-old Bloomington teen accused of stabbing another 17-year-old Bloomington teen is now facing attempted murder charges.
Former Vice President Visits Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Former Vice President Dan Quayle visited Bloomington Wednesday to stump for 9th District Challenger Todd Young, saying he thinks the 2010 election could represent a GOP Resurgence in Congress.
Man Found Dead In Overturned Truck
(CORTLAND, IN) - A farmer found dead in his wrecked grain truck Tuesday night, reportedly died as the result of a heart attack.
Man Charged With 11 Felony Counts Following Deadly Collision
(SULLIVAN, IN) - The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with a two vehicle crash that killed two people on October 2nd in western Greene County.
Death Of Two-Month-Old Under Investigation
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The cause of the death of a 2-month-old Bloomington child is still under investigation.
IU Students Pushing For Gay Fraternity
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A group of students are pushing for a new fraternity at Indiana University.
Woman "Incompetent" To Stand Murder Trial
(NASHVILLE, IN) - A Brown County woman accused of killing her estranged husband has been deemed incompetent to stand trial.
Arsons Strike Bartlettsville Once Again
(BARTLETTSVILLE, IN) - Pleasant Run Volunteer Firefighters where called once again to the scene of a Bartlettsville arson fire last night.
Plane Crash Pilot In Fair Condition
(BEDFORD, IN) - 29-year-old Gary Fender, a new pilot to the Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport whose plane crashed while being taxied down the runway is in fair condition at an Indianapolis hospital.
IU Police Seek Information On Sexual Assault Suspect
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A 21 year old male student reported to the Indiana University Police Department that he had been the victim of a sexual assault.
IU Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion In Fund-Raising Campaign
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University Bloomington and the IU Foundation have surpassed the $1 billion mark for their fund-raising campaign.
Tampico Woman Killed In Interstate Wreck
(SEYMOUR, IN) - A Tampico woman was killed and her husband suffered serious injuries Tuesday in an interstate wreck that stalled traffic, causing two more accidents.
Teen Facing Preliminary Charges For Monday Stabbing
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Bloomington teen has been taken to a juvenile detention facility in Vincennes following a reported stabbing of another teen.
Dan Quayle And Todd Young Touring A Bloomington Facility
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Vice President Dan Quayle and Ninth District Congressional Candidate Todd Young on Wednesday will tour the Bloomington facilities of Bioconvergence, a small business specializing in products for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
IU Professor Wins A Nobel Prize
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - An Indiana University professor has won the Nobel Prize in Economics.
Arrest Made In Connection With Fatal Car Wreck
(SULLIVAN, IN) - The Greene County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest in connection with a two vehicle crash that killed two people on October 2nd in western Greene County.
IU President To Deliver University Speech
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will deliver the State of the University Address today.
Dates Uncertain For When H1N1 Shots Will Be Available To The Public
(UNDATED) - Vaccinations for H1N1 flu have begun, but it’s still not certain when the shots will be available to the general public.
Governor Daniels Joins Ad Campaign To Help Struggling Newspapers
(UNDATED) - Newspapers across the state have been struggling to find ways to reverse the erosion of readers and advertisers caused by several factors including the internet and the poor economy.
City Offices Closed
(UNDATED) - Several city offices will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day.
Heavy Rains Could Lead To Flooded Roads
(UNDATED) - The threat of heavy rain makes flooding a real threat in south central Indiana. Floods occur as streams and rivers overflow their banks.
Police Respond To Reported Shooting
UPDATE: Caraway Shot Wife
(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford Police received a 9-1-1 call yesterday evening at around 7:23PM, from a caller asking police to send an ambulance for a female that was possibly fatally wounded from a gunshot.
Woman Facing Charges For Crimes Against The Elderly
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Bloomington woman was arrested for crimes against the elderly, resulting in three felony charges.
Vital Records Division Closed In Lawrence County Health Department
The Vital Records Division of the Lawrence County Health Department will be closed today for staff training, all other divisions will be open as usual.
County Health Department Offering Flu Shots
(MITCHELL, IN) - The Lawrence County Health Department will be offering flu shots at the Mitchell Community Public Library on Friday, October 9th.
National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch
(UNDATED) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Indiana.
27 States Reporting Widespread Flu Activity
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The Indiana University Health Center reports flu-like illnesses are significantly higher this year on the Bloomington campus.
IU Student Facing Child Porn Charges
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - An Indiana University senior faces a child pornography charge in Johnson County.
Explosions Heard Throughout Lawrence County
(BEDFORD, IN) - Are you hearing loud noises and feeling the ground shake? Well you are not alone because several Lawrence County residents are reporting hearing loud explosion type noises and feeling the ground shake.
Arson Not The Cause Of The Brownstown Fire
(BROWNSTOWN, IN) - Investigators, trying to determine the cause of the fire which severely damaged the building that housed The Pizza Stop restaurant in downtown Brownstown have ruled out the possibility of the fire being arson.
Motorcyclist Airlifted To Louisville Following Collision
(ORLEANS, IN) - An Orleans man was airlifted to a hospital in Louisville after his motorcycle collided with a car on State Road 337.
Police: Inmates Used Sharpened Hangers To Stab Jailors
(NORTH VERNON, IN) - More details are being released about the stabbings of Jennings County Jail guards during an attempted escape early Tuesday.
Middle School Notes Drop In Attendance
UPDATE: IU Also Seeing Attendance Drop
(BEDFORD, IN) - Several schools are reporting a dramatic drop in attendance rates due to flu-like illnesses including Bedford Middle School, Oolitic Middle School and Indiana University.
Perry Fire Truck Destoyed By Flame
(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Perry Township fire truck was destroyed this morning following a crash.
Four Arrested In Meth Lab Case
(LINTON, IN) - Greene County law enforcement have arrested a total of four suspects believed to have been involved in a methamphetamine manufacturing lab.
Man Struck By Vehicle While Pumping Gas
(MITCHELL, IN) - A Mitchell man was struck and seriously injured while pumping gas at a Mitchell gas station Friday evening.
Two Killed In Greene County Collision
(DUGGER, IN) - Two people were killed and five were injured following a collision between a truck and a minivan in the town of Dugger, located in western Greene County.
Animal Control Officer Chases Dog; Hit By Car On Interstate
(COLUMBUS, IN) - A Columbus Animal Control officer was hospitalized after an accident on I-65 Sunday.
13-Year-Old Pleads Guilty To Robbery
(NASHVILLE, IN) - 13-year-old Blade Reed pleaded guilty today in Brown County Circuit Court to a robbery charge in exchange for the state dropping murder and other charges.
Junior High Closed Due To A Leaky Roof
(NASHVILLE, IN) - Brown County Junior High School is closed Friday because of a leaky roof.
State Police Asking Farmers, Hunters To Keep An Eye Out For Marijuana
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police officials are asking farmers and hunters to keep an eye out for meth trash and cultivated marijuana as they launch into their fall harvest and hunting seasons.
Mitchell Public Library Closed Today
(MITCHELL, IN) - The Mitchell Public Library will be closed all day today during its normal 9 to 5 open hours.
Court Hearing Set For Isaac Terrell
(MITCHELL, IN) - A court hearing date has been set for Isaac Terrell, the Mitchell Police dispatcher that was arrested Tuesday evening for possession of child pornography.
Man Flees Police To Avoid Traffic Stop
(COLUMBUS, IN) - A Columbus man fled from police both by vehicle and on foot following an attempted traffic stop by police.
Military Aircraft To Continue Practice Over Nashville
(NASHVILLE, IN) - Military Aircraft will continue practicing aerial and landing techniques for the next week in Columbus and Nashville areas.
City Of Columbus Accused Of Discrimination
(COLUMBUS, IN) - The Federal Government is accusing the city of Columbus of discriminating against recovering drug addicts by refusing to allow an addiction recovery home to open downtown.
Precautionary Boil Order Lifted
(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford City Utilities have announced that the precautionary boil order issued earlier this week has been lifted.
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