Public Safety
Hazardous materials emergency response exercise scheduled in Ferdinand
FERDINAND— In collaboration with the Local Emergency Planning Committee, Dubois County Emergency Management will conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise on Saturday, May 10, at…
Two vehicles stranded in raising water – drivers saved
ELNORA – Emergency crews conducted a dramatic rescue late Monday morning after two vehicles became stranded in rising water near the intersection of County Road…
Police Log: April 9, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 8 Incidents – April 7 Accidents – April 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 8 Incidents –…
Indiana teens face higher rates of cocaine, meth, and heroin use, sparking concerns
INDIANA – Indiana teens are facing a troubling reality, with statistics indicating they are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines, or heroin…
Indiana State Troopers honored at 2024 Top Cop Awards
LAFAYETTE – Six Indiana State Police troopers from the Lafayette District were recognized at the 2024 Top Cop Awards on April 7, 2025, for their…
Indiana Department of Health confirms first case of measles in 2025
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is reporting the first laboratory-confirmed case of measles in Indiana this year. The case involves an unvaccinated minor in…
Johnsonville recalls popular cheddar bratwurst due to potential plastic contamination
INDIANA – Popular sausage maker Johnsonville has issued a voluntary recall on approximately 22,672 pounds of its cheddar bratwurst product, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Boating on West Lakes Chain and Indian Lakes Chain and Sylvan Lake is restricted
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed boating restrictions on watercraft on the West Lakes Chain, the Indian Lakes Chain, and…
Police Log: April 8, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 7 Incidents – April 7 Incidents – April 6 Accidents – April 7 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Indiana State Police Bremen Post Wolfpack Patrol and warrant blitz results in numerous arrests
BREMEN DISTRICT—The Indiana State Police Bremen Post ended last week on a busy note. The ISP Bremen Post conducted a Wolfpack Patrol in St. Joseph…











