Woman accused of stealing police cruiser returned to Lawrence County to face attempted murder charges in 2024 shooting

BEDFORD – Nina A. Devillez, 31, of Santa Claus, IN, who was apprehended in Kentucky after allegedly stealing a police cruiser in Warrick County, has…

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Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane announces re-election bid

BARTHOLOMEW CO. – Bartholomew County Sheriff Chris Lane announced his intention to seek a second term in office. “Serving as your sheriff has been the…

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Sovereignty victorious in muddy 151st Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY. – Sovereignty emerged victorious in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs Racetrack, captivating the 147,406 spectators braving…

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Law requires law enforcement to notify ICE of suspects believed to be in the country illegally

INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1393 into law, mandating that law enforcement officers notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…

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Former Indiana congressional candidate sentenced to federal prison for falsifying campaign finance records

INDIANAPOLIS— Gabriel Whitley, 27, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to three months in federal prison followed by one year of supervised release after pleading guilty…

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Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting for budget discussion

BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 6th, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the…

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USDA participates in targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ With Federal law enforcement partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit conducted operations last week to target criminals defrauding American taxpayers…

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Columbus man arrested for involvement in making child porn

COLUMBUS – This week, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Crimes Against Children Section arrested a Columbus, Indiana man on child molesting, child pornography, and other…

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Lawrence County Democrats claim they face hostility, host food drive during courthouse protest

BEDFORD – In a stark display of political division, a small group of Lawrence County Democrats held a peaceful protest at the Bedford Courthouse Square…

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I-465 speed limit increasing to 65 miles per hour this summer

INDIANA – Central Indiana commuters who have long felt the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit on Interstate 465 was too low will soon be able to…

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