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New Commander takes helm at Crane Army Ammunition Activity
CRANE – Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) welcomed its new commander, Col. Aaron M. Cornett, during a Change of Command ceremony held on July 17….
Holiday Drive-In altercation leads to arrest of West Baden Springs man on battery and intoxication charges
MITCHELL – A West Baden Springs man was arrested on Saturday, July 19, 2025, following a physical altercation at the Holiday Drive-In in Mitchell. Joseph…
Road Improvement Alert: John Kern Lane to undergo chip and seal
BEDFORD– The Lawrence County Highway Department has announced upcoming road improvements on John Kern Lane, with a chip and seal project scheduled to enhance the…
Heat dome brings dangerous conditions to Indiana this week
INDIANA – Indiana is bracing for a significant heatwave as a new ‘heat dome’ settles over the Midwest, trapping hot and humid air across the…
Road closure planned for State Road 48 in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN CO.– The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 48 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Tuesday, July 29,…
Police Log: July 22, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 21 Incidents – July 21 Incidents – July 20 Accidents – July 2 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Twenty-two sentenced in major Indiana meth and money laundering conspiracy; one remains fugitive
INDIANA – Twenty-two individuals have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a sprawling methamphetamine and money laundering conspiracy that trafficked hundreds of…
Woman airlifted after off-road vehicle crash in Carroll County
CARROLL CO. – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred yesterday. At 5:25 p.m., Carroll County Emergency Dispatch received a…
Avon man jailed in Bedford on allegations of battery, strangulation, and violating protective order
BEDFORD – An Avon man was arrested in Bedford following a series of alleged domestic incidents on Saturday, July 19, 2025, that included claims of…
Indiana 211 University to delve into Region Five call data in August webinar
INDIANA – The next session of Indiana 211 University, a monthly webinar series, has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight…
