Monroe Lake rises 12 feet above normal pool; All beaches closed until late July

MONROE LAKE — Following a week of heavy rain and severe storms across southern Indiana, officials at Monroe Lake have issued a comprehensive high water…

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Body of missing Indianapolis man recovered from northwest side retention pond

INDIANAPOLIS — Emergency crews have recovered the body of an Indianapolis man who went missing after a canoe capsized in a northwest side retention pond…

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Banks introduces Stop the Sexualization of Children Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks introduced the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funding from being used by K-12 schools to develop, implement,…

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Police Log: June 28, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 27 Incidents – June 27 Incidents – June 26 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – June 28 Incidents –…

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Police Log: June 27, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 27 Arrests – June 26 Incidents – June 26 Incidents – June 25 Accidents – June 26 Lawrence County…

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Obituary: James “Jim” D. Swartz

April 30, 1943 – June 26, 2026 James “Jim” D. Swartz, 83, of Bedford, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital….

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Obituary: Roger Emory Furnish Jr.

Roger Emory Furnish Jr., 93, passed peacefully in his sleep into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday,…

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Unlicensed logger facing felony charges after alleged $67,000 Bedford timber theft scheme

BEDFORD — A repeat offender faces a string of felony and misdemeanor charges in Lawrence County after a state investigation revealed he allegedly used a…

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Mitchell Persimmon Festival introduces ‘Chamber Member Spotlight’ on Main Street

MITCHELL— The Mitchell regional business communities have a brand-new avenue to connect with thousands of potential customers this autumn. Festival organizers have officially launched the…

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Federal crackdown on hospital price transparency hits 34 Indiana facilities, including Greene County General

LINTON — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a massive wave of warning letters to 500 hospitals nationwide, demanding immediate corrective…

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