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Fire in Columbus causes extensive damage, kills family cat
COLUMBUS – A fire in the Heron Cove Neighborhood of Columbus Tuesday afternoon caused more than $150,000 in damages to a home, tragically killing one…
Obituary: Brian D. Wade
July 10, 1955 – January 4, 2025 Brian D. Wade, 69, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital….
Senator Banks meets with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) issued the following statement after meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department…
U.S. Marshals searching for former Indiana county councilman and pastor wanted on child molestation charges
MADISON CO. – The U.S. Marshals Service is actively searching for Steve Sumner, a 56-year-old former county councilman and pastor from Madison County, Indiana, who…
Mitchell man arrested for a third time for violating protective order after requesting a firearm
MITCHELL – A Mitchell resident was arrested for a third time on Tuesday for allegedly violating a protective order after attempting to retrieve a firearm…
Man arrested on multiple charges after traffic stop during snow storm
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early on January 6, 2025, after a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal substances and violations…
Bedford man arrested after stealing safe and firearms
LAWERNCE CO. – A probable cause affidavit has been filed in the case of a reported theft involving a Bedford resident, Kenneth Ray Arthur, who…
Springville parent faces charges in school attendance case
LAWRENCE CO. – Two Springville parents are facing educational neglect charges after their elementary school children accumulated numerous unexcused absences and tardies since the start…
Gov. Holcomb announces judicial appointment for Rush County
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced Leigh S. Morning has been appointed to the Rush County Superior Court. Morning will fill the vacancy…












