Public Safety
How a simple helmet choice can prevent hundreds of annual cycling deaths
INDIANA — As millions of Americans gear up for a favorite summer pastime, federal safety officials are issuing an urgent reminder that could mean the…
Search underway for Indy man missing in retention pond in Marion County
MARION COUNTY – Indiana Conservation Officers are searching for a 54-year-old Indianapolis man who went missing after a canoe capsized in a retention pond. The…
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Pleasant Run Fire Department grieves the loss of Former Chief Steve Nolan
HELTONVILLE — The Heltonville community and the broader Indiana firefighting fraternity are mourning the loss of Steven “Steve” Roscoe Nolan, 77, who passed away on…
Monroe County Emergency Management June 17th Tornado Response Update as of June 25th
MONROE COUNTY – An EF-2 tornado impacted several areas within the northwestern and northeastern parts of Monroe County on the evening of Wednesday, June 17th….
Hidden household hazards: Extension cords cause 4,600 home fires annually, federal data shows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — They are plugged into nearly every living room, bedroom, and home office in America, yet extension cords remain one of the most…
Secured School Safety Grant application period closing on June 30, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2027 Secured School Safety Grant (FY27 SSSG) will close at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday,…
The $50 Backyard Danger: Inflatable pools carry same drowning risks as in-ground pools, CPSC warns
INDIANA — As summer temperatures climb, millions of American families are turning to a quick, affordable way to beat the heat: backyard inflatable pools. However,…
Police Log: June 26, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 25 Incidents – June 24 Accidents – June 25 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – June 25 Incidents –…
Death under investigation at Mill Race Park Observation Tower
COLUMBUS— Authorities are investigating a fatal incident that occurred on Wednesday at one of Columbus’s most prominent municipal parks. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) confirmed…
Police Log: June 25, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 24 Incidents – June 24 Incidents – June 23 Accidents – June 24 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
