Howard County Prosecutor requests state police to lead Kokomo officer-involved shooting investigation

KOKOMO— Howard County Prosecutor Mark A. McCann has formally requested the Indiana State Police (ISP) to take over the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that…

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NLCS School Board to hold public work session on Strategic Plan and 2026-2027 Calendar

BEDFORD — The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of School Trustees will hold a public work session on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00…

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Nearly 200,000 KidKraft Play Kitchens recalled following toddler’s death

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 200,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens have been recalled nationwide due to a strangulation hazard, following the tragic death…

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Oolitic man arrested after physical altercation with juveniles

OOLITIC – A 45-year-old Oolitic man, Traviss Charles Baker, was arrested and is facing multiple felony charges following an incident on July 30, 2025, involving…

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Highly potent opioid Nitazenes linked to growing number of overdose deaths

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A little-known class of synthetic opioids, known as nitazenes, is being connected to a rising number of overdose deaths in the U.S….

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Mitchell Police seek public’s help to locate missing 82-year-old Frank Teague

MITCHELL — The Mitchell Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 82-year-old Frank Teague, who has been reported missing. Teague was last…

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Indiana State Police conducting death investigation in Peru

MIAMI CO.– On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, shortly after 6:50 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Miami County Sheriff’s Office responded to…

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Rob Council announces candidacy for Monroe County Democratic Party Vice Chair

BLOOMINGTON — Rob Council has officially filed his candidacy for the position of Vice Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party. The election will take…

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Police Log: August 6, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 5 Incidents – August 4 Accidents – August 5 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 6 Arrests –…

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Stars finish second in Seymour Invitational

SEYMOUR – Bedford North Lawrence finished second in the seven-team Seymour Invitational during girls high school golf action at Shadowood on Tuesday. The Stars carded…

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