“When the Reds are Flashing, There is No Passing”: School Bus Safety Week kicks off amid alarming violation data

INDIANA — Today marks the start of National School Bus Safety Week, and organizations nationwide—including the School Transportation Association of Indiana (STAI)—are issuing an urgent…

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Police Log: October 20, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 19 Incidents – October 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – October 20 Incidents – October 20 Incidents –…

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Police Log: October 19, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – October 18 Incidents – October 18 Incidents – October 17 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – October 19 Incidents –…

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Police Log: October 18, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 17 Incidents – October 16 Accidents – October 17 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – October 17 Incidents –…

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Six Spooky Scams: Consumer warning issued ahead of Halloween

NATIONWIDE — As Halloween approaches, consumers are being warned about a series of six common scams designed to trick people out of money, personal information,…

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Police Log: October 17, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 16 Incidents – October 15 Accidents – October 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – October 17 Incidents –…

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Good Boy: Lawrence County K-9 Flek passes away

BEDFORD – A beloved member of the local law enforcement community has passed away. K-9 Flek, a dedicated police dog, officially retired at the end…

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INDOT, ISP: Move over and slow down for vehicles with flashing lights

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers across Indiana to move over and slow down for emergency responders and disabled…

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Daviess County health official honored with prestigious state food protection award

DAVIESS CO. – The Indiana Environmental Health Association has awarded the Tim Sullivan Memorial Award to Geoff Stoner, the Environmental Health Supervisor for the Daviess…

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New Report: Social media driving ‘Viral Injury Epidemic’ in youth mental health

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis on an unprecedented scale, according to a new white paper titled “The Viral…

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