Sheriff Day praises teams following Fort Ritner murder conviction

BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day publicly recognized his department’s detectives, officers, and the Prosecutor’s Office for their dedication that led to a conviction…

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Teen charged as adult with two felony murder counts after killing two family members

QUINCY – A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with two counts of felony murder in Owen County, following the fatal shooting of…

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Joseph W. Elliott, longtime Bedford businessman and philanthropist dies at 91

BEDFORD — Joseph Walter Elliott, a prominent Bedford businessman, community leader, and philanthropist, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 91. Elliott,…

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New exhibition opens at Lawrence County Museum: “Bridges of Lawrence County”

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Museum of History is set to unveil a captivating new exhibition, “Bridges of Lawrence County: Linking Lives and Landscapes,” celebrating…

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Police Log: November 18, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 17 Incidents – November 16 Accidents – November 17 Accidents – November 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Property Transfers: November 18, 2025

Filed November 17 Filed November 14

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Jury finds Casey Brown guilty in the murder of Kobe Stancombe

BEDFORD – A Lawrence County man has been found guilty on charges of murder, attempted murder, and criminal confinement stemming from a February 2024 shooting…

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Illinois man arrested after wrong-way pursuit on I-80

LAKE CO.- On November 15, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Trooper Jace Haddon was patrolling along I-80 near the 1.4-mile marker when he observed a dark-colored…

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Indiana State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash

FOUNTAIN CO. – Sunday afternoon, just before 3:45 p.m., Trooper Millburg was patrolling southbound on U.S. 41 near County Road 650 North. He observed a…

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Lights, Camera, Jury Duty: Indiana premieres professional new juror orientation film

INDIANA – The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) has launched a new, high-definition juror orientation video, replacing the 2003 version. The video aims to…

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