Public Safety
Search continues for juvenile missing in Lake Michigan
LAKE MICHIGAN – A multi-agency search effort is underway after a juvenile went missing yesterday afternoon in Lake Michigan. At approximately 5:43 p.m., LaPorte County…
Police Log: June 23, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 22 Incidents – June 22 Incidents – June 21 Accident – June 21 Accidents – June 22 Lawrence County…
700 Deaths a Year: Consumer Product Safety Commission sounds alarm on preventable ATV tragedies
INDIANA – Operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) carries significant, often underestimated risks. According to the latest data released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Poison Centers warn of alarmingly sharp rise in teen abuse of over-the-counter allergy and sleep medications
INDIANA — Health officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous spike in substance misuse among American adolescents. America’s Poison Centers issued a stark national…
Fatal Monday morning shooting under investigation on Wedgewood Drive in Columbus
COLUMBUS— A Monday morning shooting has left one man dead after a reported confrontation inside a residence on the city’s east side. The Columbus Police…
Detective Patrick O’Keefe promoted to sergeant to serve as Indiana State Police Bremen Post investigative squad leader
MARSHALL COUNTY – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott recently announced the promotion of Detective Patrick O’Keefe to the rank of sergeant, where he will…
NHTSA issues wave of new vehicle recalls, citing safety violations and mechanical hazards
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a substantial wave of new vehicle recall alerts spanning major automakers, commercial equipment manufacturers,…
Indiana State Police adds public information officer position to Toll Road Post
BRISTOL – Throughout the history of the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post, it has not had a dedicated Public Information Officer. Instead, it has…
Fireworks Safety: What you need to know to avoid emergency room disasters this July 4th
INDIANA — Fireworks are a quintessential American tradition, but federal safety experts warn that handling them incorrectly can rapidly turn a festive Independence Day celebration…
Deputy Chris Myers named Indiana Region 11 School Resource Officer of the Year
MONTGOMERY — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Deputy Chris Myers has been named the Indiana Region 11 School Resource Officer (SRO) of…
