Public Safety
Highway Department condemns dangerous vandalism of flood warnings
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Highway Department is expressing frustration and concern over recent vandalism involving incidents involving vital flood safety equipment. Officials are…
Police Log: April 14, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 13 Incidents – April 12 Accidents – April 13 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 14 Incidents –…
Orleans Street Department urges residents: Keep grass clippings out of streets to prevent flooding
ORLEANS—The Orleans Street Department is reminding all residents about the proper disposal of grass clippings. Town officials emphasize the importance of not blowing grass clippings…
Police Log: April 13, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 12 Incidents – April 12 Incidents – April 11 Accidents – April 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Quick-thinking EMS crew rescues four dogs from burning Monroe County home
MONROE CO. – On the morning of Friday, April 11th, the Monroe Fire Protection District (MFD) responded swiftly to a reported structure fire in the…
Police Log: April 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests- April 11 Incidents- April 11 Incidents- April 10 Accidents- April 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- April 12 Arrests- April 11…
Police Log: April 11, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents- April 10 Incidents- April 9 Accidents- April 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- April 10 Incidents- April 11 Incidents- April 10…
Flood Warning extended for East Fork of White River: Crest approaching Shoals
INDIANA – The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the East Fork of the White River, impacting communities from Seymour downstream to…
Police Log: April 10, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 9 Incidents – April 8 Accidents – April 9 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 10 Incidents –…
Monroe County Health Department encourages MMR Vaccination amid measles outbreak
BLOOMINGTON—While there are currently no reported measles cases in Monroe County, the Monroe County Health Department strongly encourages MMR vaccination for Monroe County residents following…








