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Senator Jim Banks at the American Iron and Steel Institute: “Trump saved the American Dream”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered the keynote address at a dinner for the American Iron and Steel Institute. Below are key excerpts from…
Canned tuna recall over botulism risk
INDIANA – Tri-Union Seafoods has issued a recall for select canned tuna products sold at major retailers, including Costco, H-E-B, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart,…
Intoxicated BNL student arrested after school resource officer finds alcohol
BEDFORD – A Bedford North Lawrence High School student was arrested on Friday, February 7, 2025, after being found intoxicated in class. Triton Austin Shawn…
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari hiring for 2025 season
SANTA CLAUS – Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari has begun its search for over 2,000 seasonal employees for the 2025 season. Applications are currently being…
Police Log: February 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 11 Incidents – February 11 Incidents – February 10 Accidents – February 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…
Lawrence County couple facing charges following dog bite incident
BEDFORD – A Lawrence County couple is facing multiple charges following a dog bite incident that occurred on January 24, 2025. According to an affidavit…
Mitchell standoff ends in three arrested, drug and weapons seized
MITCHELL – A warrant service attempt on Monday, February 10th, in the 2200 block of Felknor Road culminated in a multi-hour standoff and the arrests…
Caller threatened for information, Heltonville man detained
HELTONVILLE – A Heltonville man was arrested on Saturday, February 8th after Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2000 block…
Chief Naval Officer Franchetti visits NSA Crane, highlights robotics, infrastructure, and talent
CRANE – Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Lisa Franchetti visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane and Purdue University on Monday, February 10. The visit…
Lietenant Governor Micah Beckwith responds to SB1 Committee vote
STATEHOUSE – Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith released the following statement today regarding SB 1:“I am disappointed with the property tax bill that came out of…











