Sheriff’s Department investigating the death of infant

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a six-day-old infant. According to Sheriff Mike Branham, the father of the child…

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Salem man arrested after a brief pursuit

PALMYRA- A Salem man was arrested on multiple charges after a brief pursuit early Thursday morning.  Shortly after 2 a.m., an Indiana State Police trooper observed…

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Social work students answer the call as frontline telephone crisis workers during the pandemic

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana 211, a free service that connects Hoosiers with local resources 24/7, had been fielding an average of 20,000 calls a month in…

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ISP investigation results in charging trooper for striking and injuring K-9 Odin

JASPER– A criminal investigation conducted by the Indiana State Police has resulted in the Dubois County Prosecutor’s Office issuing a summons to appear in court…

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Four local Indiana State Police Troopers recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

BLOOMINGTON – On Thursday four local Indiana State Troopers were recognized by the Indiana chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) for excellence in getting…

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Scott County Commissioners vote to end Syringe Services Program

SCOTT CO. – In the midst of an intensifying overdose crisis and despite widespread public support, Scott County Commissioners voted Wednesday evening to close the…

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Workforce Coalition sees success with the fifth graduating class

BEDFORD – After three weeks of technical and employability skills training, seven Lawrence County residents became the fifth graduating class of the Lawrence County Introduction…

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Walmart will increase store hours

INDIANA – Walmart will increase their store hours for the first time since November after drastically cutting them in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting June…

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President Biden looking for anything to entice people to get vaccinated

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that…

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Trooper Jordan Lee recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving

BLOOMINGTON – On Wednesday morning in Bloomington, the Indiana chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) recognized Trooper Jordan Lee from the Evansville District for…

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