FBI joins investigation into Jackson County cyberattack

BROWNSTOWN – Federal and state authorities have launched an investigation following a cyberattack targeting the Jackson County computer network, officials announced Monday. The Jackson County…

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Police Log: March 31, 2026

Bedford Police Department Incidents – March 30 Incidents – March 29 Accidents – March 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – March 30 Incidents –…

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Monroe County agencies team up for “CHIRP” traffic safety crackdown starting April 4

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding…

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Indiana ranks 3rd most dangerous for kids’ smartphones as new school ban looms

INDIANA — As Indiana schools prepare to implement one of the nation’s strictest “bell-to-bell” cellphone bans this fall, a startling new study suggests that the…

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office rebuilding from “Ground Zero” after ransomware attack

BROWNSTOWN — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is facing a long road to recovery after a devastating ransomware attack paralyzed its entire digital infrastructure last…

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“Look Before You Lock”: Indiana safety experts issue urgent hot car warning as temperatures climb

INDIANA — As a “summer-like” warm spell pushes temperatures upward across Indiana, safety advocates are issuing a critical reminder: it doesn’t have to feel like…

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Protecting children online and in school

INDIANA – House Republicans took steps this legislative session to add protections for Hoosier students on social media and to keep them on task during…

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Vehicle Recall Alert: Ford, Toyota, and GM among major manufacturers impacted

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a wide-ranging series of safety recalls this week, affecting hundreds of thousands of…

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Police Log: March 30, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 29 Incidents – March 29 Incidents – March 28 Accidents – March 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Police Log: March 29, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 28 Incidents – March 28 Incidents – March 27 Accidents – March 28 Accidents – March 27 Lawrence County…

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