Public Safety
Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division statistics for March 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) is responsible for enforcing both state and federal regulations on all commercial motor vehicles…
Police warn of new text scam using fraudulent court documents
INDIANA – Indiana law enforcement agencies are issuing a statewide alert following a surge in sophisticated text message scams designed to trick residents into paying…
Boating on Barbee and Tippecanoe Lakes Chain, and Lake Wawasee is restricted
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed boating restrictions on watercraft on the Barbee and Tippecanoe Lakes Chain and Lake Wawasee….
Police Log: April 8, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 7 Incidents – April 7 Incidents – April 6 Accidents – April 7 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Planting Season Warning: Police urge caution as farm equipment hits rural roads
LAWRENCE COUNTY — As the spring planting season ramps up across Southern Indiana, local law enforcement and state officials are issuing an urgent reminder to…
Lawrence County responders conduct major medical evacuation exercise at Mitchell Manor
MITCHELL — Local emergency crews recently completed a rigorous two-phase training exercise designed to test the county’s ability to safely evacuate a medical facility during…
Boating on West Lakes Chain, Smalley Lake and Sylvan Lake is restricted
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed boating restrictions on watercraft on the West Lakes Chain, Smalley Lake, and Sylvan Lake….
Duke Energy reminds residents to call 811 before beginning spring digging projects
INDIANA – April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy is recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any Indiana digging projects. This…
Overdoses are down, but addiction treatment access remains a crisis
BLOOMINGTON — Overdose deaths are falling in Indiana, but most people who need addiction treatment still are not receiving it. Fear of losing work, family…
Overdose Deaths: The silent crisis facing new Indiana mothers
INDIANA — A stark new report from the Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Commission reveals that substance use is now the leading cause of death for…
