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Concerned shoppers alert police to suspicious driver near Walmart in Bedford
BEDFORD — An Indianapolis woman is facing multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement, after an incident Saturday night that…
Pizza Hut Founder John Bender to headline Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Fundraiser
BLOOMINGTON— Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington’s Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship is set to host a significant fundraising event next week, featuring one…
Indiana Dunes State Park crowned most picturesque spot in Indiana, beating Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANA — A new study analyzing Instagram data has named the Indiana Dunes State Park as the most photogenic location in the Hoosier State, cementing…
Shoplifting suspect apprehended at Walmart; Repeat offender faces felony theft charge
BEDFORD — A routine shoplifting call at the Bedford Walmart on October 10 quickly escalated after police identified the suspect as a repeat offender, leading…
Indiana commercial casino revenue drops 5% in September as baccarat dominates wagers
INDIANA — Indiana’s commercial casinos saw a dip in performance in September 2025, generating $170.8 million in total revenue, marking a 5% year-on-year decrease from…
Purdue Extension to detail community impact at free November Lunch-n-Learn
BEDFORD — The Purdue Extension-Lawrence County office is inviting the public to a free Lunch-n-Learn event next month to highlight how its educational programs are…
Columbus teen killed in an early Saturday morning motorcycle crash
COLUMBUS — A 19-year-old Columbus resident was pronounced dead following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash reported Saturday morning. The incident occurred near State Street and Fairview…
Driver blames crash on Chupacabra, now faces felony OWI charge
LAWRENCE CO. — A Bedford man was arrested early Sunday morning following a single-vehicle crash that left his truck overturned and led to charges of…
Hoosiers can help put a stop to poaching
INDIANA – Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Hoosiers to help the Indiana Department of Natural Resources put an end to poaching by reporting potential violations to…
Loogootee Schools to hold public hearing on teacher contract
LOOGOOTEE — The Loogootee Community School Corporation is inviting the public to attend a hearing next week to review and discuss the tentative collective bargaining…
