High-speed police chase ends in fatal crash

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Police detectives are investigating a multi-county police pursuit that ended in a violent crash at the intersection of Mitthoefer Road and…

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Police Log: April 15, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 14 Incidents – April 14 Incidents – April 13 Accidents – April 14 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Traffic stop results in OWI arrest

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early Saturday morning, April 12th, after a traffic stop for driving without headlights allegedly revealed signs of intoxication….

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Senator Jim Banks announces new small arms range in Terre Haute for state’s National Guard

COLUMBIA CITY – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) released the following statement after the Air Force announced a $13 million investment to build a small arms…

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Governor Mike Braun and Indiana General Assembly deliever historic property tax relief

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Governor Mike Braun released the following statement on Senate Bill 1: “This is historic property tax relief. Senate Bill 1 cuts property taxes for…

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Drunk teens in stolen vehicle crash on I-65, one hospitalized

BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Bartholomew County authorities are investigating a Friday night crash involving intoxicated teenagers in a stolen vehicle, which resulted in one person being…

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Columbus Police investigate break-in and vandalism at The LEX

COLUMBUS—Columbus police are investigating a break-in and vandalism last week at The LEX, a dynamic space near the Bartholomew County Public Library. The LEX is…

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Bedford woman arrested following alleged assault at local restaurant

BEDFORD – A Bedford woman was arrested on Friday, April 11th, following an alleged physical altercation at the Wings and Rings restaurant on John Williams…

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Austin man arrested following investigation into a report of an injured child

AUSTIN – An Austin man was arrested on Friday, April 11th, following an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into allegations of battery to a child….

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Sylvan Lake idle speed restrictions for motorized watercraft lifted

SYLVAN LAKE – The emergency order restricting watercraft to idle speed on Sylvan Lake has been rescinded, and normal boating operations may resume.  The emergency…

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