Public Safety
“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…
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 –…
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 –…
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 –…
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,…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…









