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Health officials warn of surge in respiratory illnesses
INDIANA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting a significant increase in respiratory illnesses nationwide, with multiple viruses circulating simultaneously as…
Kokomo woman killed in Howard County crash involving a police vehicle and drunk driver
KOKOMO – Wednesday night, just after 11:30 p.m., members of the Indiana State Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, and Kokomo Police Department responded to a two-vehicle…
Ohio man arrested after vehicle pursuit in Cass County
LOGANSPORT – On Monday, January 6, one person was arrested after leading the Indiana State Police (ISP) on a pursuit in Cass County. Shortly after…
Police Log: January 9, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 8 Incidents – January 7 Accidents – January 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 8 Incidents –…
Bandana’s Bar & Grill teaming up with Lawrence County Special Olympics for fundraising event
BEDFORD – Bandana’s Bar & Grill is partnering with Lawrence County Special Olympics to host a special fundraising event on January 29, 2025. The restaurant…
North Lawrence Community Schools launches January edition of STAR BLAST newsletter
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) is excited to introduce its new district-wide newsletter, STAR BLAST, to keep the community connected and informed about…
Schneck Medical Center implements new visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory infections
SEYMOUR– Schneck Medical Center in Seymour has announced new visitor restrictions starting today, Wednesday, responding to a recent increase in respiratory infections within the community….
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…












