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Illinois man arrested after wrong-way pursuit on I-80
LAKE CO.-Â 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…
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…
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…
Massive vehicle recall wave hits major automakers: Engine stall, airbag, and steering risks
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant round of safety recalls affecting a broad range of vehicles, from heavy-duty…
Public input needed: INDOT opens comment period for major transportation plan changes
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking immediate public comments on a proposed amendment to its key planning and funding document, the…
Obituary: David L. Fountain
December 18, 1935 – November 16, 2025 David L. Fountain, 89 of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Stonebridge Health Campus in…
Obituary: Joseph Walter Elliott
June 6, 1934 – November 12, 2025 Joseph Walter Elliott, 91, of Bedford, passed away at 4:58 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by…
Bedford Housing Authority announces Thanksgiving closure
BEDFORD — The Bedford Housing Authority has announced that it will be closed for two days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, affecting residents needing…
Road closure planned for State Road 48 in Sullivan County
SULLIVAN CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 48 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Monday, December…
Juvenile arrested on drug, alcohol charges after disturbance at Thornton Park
BEDFORD — A complaint regarding a threat at Thornton Park on Saturday afternoon led to a police investigation and the subsequent arrest of a juvenile…












