Morgan County fires claims lives

MARTINSVILLE– A fatal house fire in Martinsville claimed the life of one person early Saturday morning. The Martinsville Fire Department responded to the blaze in…

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Groundhog Hope and Puxsutawaney Phil predict six more weeks of winter

HOPE – Hope, Indiana, kicked off its annual Groundhog Day celebration Sunday morning, drawing crowds from across central Indiana to witness the weather-predicting groundhog’s big…

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Police Log: February 3, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 2 Incidents – February 2 Incidents – February 1 Accidents – February 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…

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Federal workers face Thursday, February 6 deadline for buyouts amid office return mandate

INDIANA – Federal employees have until February 6 to decide whether to accept buyouts and resign as part of a broader push to return workers…

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Boy Scouts of America to become Scouting America in 2025

INDIANA – The Boy Scouts of America announced Tuesday it will rebrand as “Scouting America” on February 8, 2025—its 115th anniversary—to better reflect its commitment…

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Traffic stop leads to pursuit and drug arrests in Tippecanoe County

TIPPECANOE CO. – On Friday, January 31, just after 10:30 p.m., Trooper Bradley Howell patrolled northbound on Interstate 65 near the 178-mile marker when he…

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Three arrested in Washington County for making threats against public officials and illegal firearm purchases

WASHINGTON CO. – The Washington County Prosecutor’s Office announced the arrests of three individuals involved in an illegal firearm purchase and intimidation case. Charles Denton,…

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Bedford house fire causes extensive damage

BEDFORD – A house fire on L Street between 24th and 25th Streets in Bedford caused significant damage Sunday. The Bedford Fire Department, under Chief…

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Police Log: February 2, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 1 Incidents – February 1 Incidents – January 31 Accidents – February 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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BNL’s Gabhart wins two HHC titles

NORTH VERNON – Bedford North Lawrence senior Garrett Gabhart won two individual titles during the Hoosier Hills Conference boys swimming meet on Saturday. Gabhart splashed…

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