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3 Arrested For Burglarizing Deceased Man's Home

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0500

(BLOOMFIELD, IN) - Indiana State Police Troopers along with Greene County Sheriff Deputies were able to solve a burglary case that involved the home of a deceased Bloomfield man.

Officials Concerned Over Possible Loss Of Rail Lines

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:30 -0500

(UNDATED) - Lawrence County as well as several surrounding counties, recently learned that portions of their rail roads may soon be closing.

Police Believe Bloomington Robbery Part Of Series

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0500

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - State and local law enforcement continue their search for a suspect in a Bloomington bank robbery.

West Baden Man Charged With OWI

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

(WEST BADEN, IN) - A West Baden man was arrested Wednesday night after being pulled over while driving in the French Lick area.

Boy Sustains Minor Injures In Seymour Wreck

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

SEYMOUR - A Columbus boy sustained minor head injuries in a traffic accident late Wednesday afternoon.

Clerk-Treasurer Overpaid $60,000

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:45 -0500

(BROWNSTOWN, IN) - State and Federal police are investigating the town records of Brownstown after a field representative with the Indiana Board of Accounts discovered that Brownstown's Clerk-Treasurer was being overpaid about $60,000.

Office Complex A Total Loss Following Fire

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:30 -0500

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington fire crews were called to the scene of fully engulfed office building at around 6:20PM Wednesday evening.

Jail Officer Arrested On Drug, Theft Charges

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:00 -0500

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A Monroe County Jail correctional officer was arrested for theft and drug-related charges Tuesday afternoon.

Columbus Woman Escapes Sinking Car

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0500

(COLUMBUS, IN) - A woman who drove her car into a Bartholomew County Lake late Wednesday morning escaped from the sunken car without serious injuries.

Police, Medical Personnel Respond To Head-On Collision

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

(PAOLI, IN) - The Orange County Sheriff's Department along with Orange County medical personnel responded to a two vehicle head-on crash that occurred Tuesday morning on Highway 145 south of Base Line Road.

Real Estate Companies Reporting Home Sale Surge

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

(UNDATED) - Several Indiana real estate companies are reporting a home sales surge they attribute to first-time home buyers trying to close on their residence prior to the original tax credit deadline.

Drug Use Becoming More Popular With Indiana Youth

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

(UNDATED) - A new survey reveals illicit drug use among young people in Indiana is becoming more popular.

Lawyer Found Guilty In Marijuana Purchase

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:13:45 -0500

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The candidate for the 2010 Monroe County Prosecutor's race is now facing a misdemeanor charge of attempting to possess marijuana.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Former Teacher

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:13:30 -0500

(COLUMBUS, IN) - An arrest warrant has been issued for a former substitute teacher who taught in Bartholomew County Consolidated School Corporation this school year despite a conviction for possessing illegal drugs.

Police Release Images Of Bank Robbing Suspect

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:00 -0500

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington Police Officials continue their search for information on an armed robbery at a Bloomington bank.