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Obituary: Peggy Ritchison
March 26, 1937 – August 3, 2026 Peggy A. (Conley) Ritchison, 89, of Bedford died on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the home of her…
Governor Braun declares new energy emergency, allows major savings at the pump for Hoosier familiesÂ
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today declared a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through…
Indiana ranks 31st nationally for unrestrained traffic fatalities, study finds
INDIANA — Over five reporting periods, 1,209 unrestrained drivers and passengers lost their lives in traffic crashes across Indiana, according to a new 50-state analysis…
IU Environmental Resilience Institute issues call for proposals ahead of 2027 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
PLAINFIELD — Organizers have officially begun preparations for the 2027 Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), the state’s premier statewide gathering for climate leaders, local…
Urgent Fire Safety Warning: 16 million U.S. homes have dead or defective smoke alarms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An estimated 16 million American homes are equipped with smoke alarms that do not work—primarily due to dead or missing batteries—posing a…
Bedford Police Pension Board to review new officer candidates at August 12 meeting
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department Pension Board will meet on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to evaluate pension paperwork for two new police officer candidates…
Gov. Braun celebrates $10.2 million in grants to elevate skills, careers, and second chances across Indiana
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun visited RecycleForce and Keys2Work today—partner nonprofits dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated Hoosiers successfully reenter the workforce—to recognize two federal grants totaling…
Troopers uncover 21 pounds of meth hidden inside altered firepit on I‑65 traffic stop
LAKE COUNTY – On Friday, July 31, 2026, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Escape after observing it…
Cummins reports record $9.5 billion second-quarter revenue, raises full-year guidance
COLUMBUS — Cummins Inc. delivered record financial results for the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand across both North American and international markets….
Obituary: Judith “Judy” Elaine Terry
November 8, 1941 – August 4, 2026 Judith “Judy” Elaine Terry, 84, formerly of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Redcrest Hospice…
