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Search for missing Fortville man hindered by dangerous White River flooding
SHOALS — The search for 82-year-old James Petty of Fortville entered a critical and frustrating phase this weekend as historic flooding along the East Fork…
Lawrence County Council approves pay raise for jail officers; Hiring underway
BEDFORD — In an effort to bolster recruitment and retention within the local justice system, the Lawrence County Council voted unanimously on Friday, March 13th,…
SWAT standoff in Ferdinand ends in arrest after hostage report
FERDINAND — A high-stakes standoff involving a drone deployment and a state SWAT team concluded Friday afternoon with the arrest of a 45-year-old woman in…
Bedford Rotary Club aims for 30-pint goal at upcoming community blood drive
BEDFORD — As American Red Cross Month draws to a close, the Bedford Rotary Club is issuing a final call for donors to help meet…
Oolitic Town Council to hold special meeting for surplus equipment bids
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council has announced a special public meeting to be held this coming week to finalize the sale of town-owned surplus…
Purdue Extension to host educational sessions on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
PAOLI – The LIFE Family Resource Center of Orange County will host two educational sessions focused on supporting families through perinatal mental health. The program,…
Lucky listeners on the hunt as WQRK’s Shamrock Raid is underway, don’t miss your chance at a $105 “Pot of Gold” this St. Patty’s Day
BEDFORD — Listeners of Southern Indiana’s Classic Hits 105.5 WQRK are currently on the hunt for a little Irish luck as the station’s Shamrock Raid…
Bedford man arrested for OWI after wrong-way crash on 16th Street
BEDFORD — A local man was taken into custody Tuesday, March 3rd, following a two-vehicle collision caused by a driver traveling the wrong way on…
Massive Recall Surge: NHTSA issues alerts for millions of vehicles across 13 manufacturers
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a sweeping series of recall notices affecting a vast range of vehicles, from luxury…
New era for Lady Lions: Josh Franklin takes the reins of Loogootee softball
LOOGOOTEE — A transformative chapter is beginning for one of Southern Indiana’s most storied high school athletic programs. Josh Franklin has officially stepped in as…
