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Beware: Scam text posing as BMV targeting Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS – Scammers posing as the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles are sending text messages to Hoosiers with fraudulent claims of unpaid traffic violations. These…
Traffic stop leads to multiple drug charges and two arrests
BEDFORD — A French Lick woman is facing a litany of felony and misdemeanor charges following an early-morning traffic stop in Bedford on Saturday. Krista…
New Indiana law strengthens animal cruelty penalties beginning July 1
INDIANA — A new state law set to take effect July 1, 2026, will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty across Indiana, allowing prosecutors to pursue…
Bartholomew County explores “Digital Hunting” K9 to fight crimes against children
BARTHOLOMEW CO. — Bartholomew County is moving closer to adding a unique new member to its law enforcement team: a dual-purpose police dog capable of…
Clover Guardians virtual training for 4-H volunteers scheduled for March and May
BEDFORD – Indiana 4-H will host a virtual training session for volunteers titled “Clover Guardians: Confident, Prepared, and Unshakable.” The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday,…
Watch party at the library: Preserve Smart
MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library will host a “watch party” on Monday, March 16, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The session, titled…
Bedford man arrested for battery of endangered adult after alleged confrontation
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody last Wednesday afternoon following a physical altercation that left a wheelchair-bound man injured. Bryan D. Staggs,…
Dr. Justin Ross to discuss Indiana’s Property Tax Reform and Orange County’s local impact
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Economic Development Partnership is hosting a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 31, regarding the impacts of Indiana’s Property Tax…
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting on jail staffing
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Council has scheduled a special meeting for Friday, March 13th, to address urgent personnel needs within the county’s correctional system….
Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Department of Indiana sign landmark Memorandum of Agreement
INDIANA – In a significant step towards enhancing support for Indiana’s veteran community, the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the American Legion Department of…
