Public Safety
Heat wave on the way for Southern Indiana
INDIANA — Southern Indiana is bracing for a significant heat wave, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-to-upper 90s starting Friday and lasting through…
Monroe Lake water levels receding, but key areas remain closed
BLOOMINGTON — Water levels at Monroe Lake have dropped significantly but remain more than 6 feet above their normal pool, according to recent data from…
Experts call for integrated approach to combat rising suicide rates tied to addiction
INDIANA — A new report highlights an urgent need to bridge the gap between addiction treatment and suicide prevention, as new data reveals a disturbing…
Police Log: August 14, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 13 Incidents – August 13 Incidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 14 Incidents –…
City of Bloomington Safety Week events to run August 18-22
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Safety Week will run August 18-22 as part of the ongoing Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan—an…
Dollar General recalls Clover Valley Instant Coffee over potential glass contamination
INDIANA — Dollar General has issued a recall for three lots of its Clover Valley Instant Coffee after a customer reported finding glass in the…
Former Columbus Police Sergeant to serve as Indiana’s First School Safety Director
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has appointed Julie Q. Smith as the first Director of Indiana’s new Office of School Safety. The announcement was made…
IU students return: ISP warns of increased traffic and urges caution
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington residents should prepare for a significant increase in traffic as Indiana University students begin their return to the city for the fall…
ISP troopers to increase impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP), including troopers from the Bloomington and Jasper Posts, are stepping up patrols to combat impaired driving as part…
Medical hand soap recall issued over potentially deadly bacteria
INDIANA — A medical hand soap brand has issued a nationwide recall for four of its antiseptic products after a potentially deadly bacterium was discovered…
