Senator Banks applauds President Trump’s decision to declare Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) applauded President Trump’s decision to designate fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction,” as part of efforts to stop…

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Indiana State Police Trooper Jonathan Price promoted to Sergeant

MARSHALL CO. – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Senior Trooper Jonathan Price to the rank of Sergeant.  Sergeant Price…

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Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District welcomes Patrol K-9 Enzo

FORT WAYNE – Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indianapolis District for the seven new ISP Patrol K-9…

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LCIS Board of Trustees announces upcoming meeting

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) Board of Trustees has officially announced a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025. The meeting…

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INDOT concludes ProPEL Indy study, thanks public for guiding process

INDIANAPOLIS – After more than two years of collaboration across Indianapolis and surrounding communities, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has concluded its ProPEL Indy Planning and…

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President Trump designates Fentanyl a “Weapon of Mass Destruction” in new executive order

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that blends national security rhetoric with the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed an executive…

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Obituary: Jerry Scott Saunders

August 6, 1966 – December 10, 2025 Jerry Scott ‘Scott’ Saunders, 59, of Springville, passed away December 10, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in…

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Lawrence County officials tackle winter storm; Highway and EMA provide updates

BEDFORD – As Lawrence County emerges from a series of winter storms, county commissioners and department heads met Tuesday to address road safety, emergency responses,…

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Shawswick VFD requests $65K ambulance contract; Commissioners table vote over funding concerns

LAWRENCE CO. — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Fighters Association, Inc. (SVFFA) presented a $65,000 annual contract to the Lawrence County Commissioners on Tuesday morning to…

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Campbellsburg couple arrested after infant exposed to illegal drugs

CAMPBELLSBURG — A husband and wife from Campbellsburg are facing felony charges following a nearly two-month investigation into the near-fatal drug exposure of their 10-month-old…

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