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Senator Banks, Smith introduce legislations to help prevent youth suicide
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Raising Awareness for Youth Suicide Prevention (RAYS) Act, which would require middle and high schools…
Pacers fans to “Pedal to the Fieldhouse” for final home game of the season
INDIANAPOLIS — As Earth Month gets underway, the Indiana Pacers and Upland Brewing Co. are teaming up to offer fans a sustainable—and high-energy—way to attend…
Bedford man arrested after trespassing at local convenience store
BEDFORD – A local man is behind bars following a trespassing incident at a Bedford convenience store on Sunday afternoon. James Brian Banks, 25, was…
Radius Indiana hosts 2026 Annual Stakeholder Luncheon at Spring Mill State Park
MITCHELL – Radius Indiana hosted over 120 attendees from across the region for its annual stakeholder luncheon March 11 at the Spring Mill State Park….
Traffic stop leads to multiple drug charges and two arrests
BEDFORD — A French Lick woman is facing a litany of felony and misdemeanor charges following an early-morning traffic stop in Bedford on Saturday. Krista…
New Indiana law strengthens animal cruelty penalties beginning July 1
INDIANA — A new state law set to take effect July 1, 2026, will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty across Indiana, allowing prosecutors to pursue…
Bartholomew County explores “Digital Hunting” K9 to fight crimes against children
BARTHOLOMEW CO. — Bartholomew County is moving closer to adding a unique new member to its law enforcement team: a dual-purpose police dog capable of…
Senator Banks meets with President Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) met with President Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh. Senator Jim…
Bedford man arrested for battery of endangered adult after alleged confrontation
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody last Wednesday afternoon following a physical altercation that left a wheelchair-bound man injured. Bryan D. Staggs,…
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting on jail staffing
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, March 13th, to address urgent personnel needs within the county’s correctional system….
