Public Safety
Keeping young Hoosiers safe online
INDIANA – Many parents and families are concerned about the impact of social media on Hoosier kids. Hear from State Reps. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) and…
Monroe County activates Emergency Cooling Stations through Friday
BLOOMINGTON — As dangerous summer heat and high humidity settle over South-Central Indiana, Monroe County emergency officials have officially issued a heat advisory and activated…
Look Before You Lock: Heat wave raises risks of deadly hot car tragedies for children and pets
INDIANA — As a punishing heat wave grips large swaths of the country this week, safety advocates are issuing an urgent warning to families: a…
NHTSA issues National Vehicle Recall Alerts for multiple makes and models
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a series of vehicle safety recall alerts. The safety notices span a wide range…
Buyer Beware: Indiana State Police warn of surging online vehicle scams and ‘cloned’ vehicle identification numbers
INDIANA — If you are hunting for a used car online and stumble across a deal that feels too good to pass up, local authorities…
Speeding threatens drunk driving as nation’s deadliest road habit; Indiana sees parallel risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, drunk driving has been widely recognized as the single most dangerous behavior a person can commit behind the wheel. However,…
MedPride Baby Oil recalled over poisoning risk and lack of child-resistant caps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shield Line LLC of Branchburg, New Jersey, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 8,420 bottles of MedPride Baby Oil. The announcement,…
Southern Indiana braces for prolonged, dangerous heat wave through Fourth of July
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Forecasters are urging residents to brace for dangerous conditions as a massive heat wave arrives, bringing the hottest stretch of weather seen…
FDA upgrades Utz Potato Chip recall affecting Zapp’s and Dirty brands to highest risk level
INDIANA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially classified an ongoing recall of nearly 685,000 bags of potato chips manufactured by Utz…
Indiana launches stakeholder survey to enhance healthcare benefits for justice-involved youth
INDIANA — Indiana health officials are calling on stakeholders and program staff to share their operational insights as part of a new effort to strengthen…
