Public Safety
Police Log: June 17, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 16 Incidents – June 16 Incidents – June 15 Accidents – June 16 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Bartholomew County ICAC Task Force introduces new electronic detection K9 Rico
COLUMBUS — The Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children (BCICAC) Task Force is introducing its newest four-legged team member to the community: a specialized police…
Indiana Fire and Public Safety Training Academy announces 2027 Winter Fire School; Issues call for proposals
PLAINFIELD — The Indiana Fire and Public Safety Training Academy has officially announced the dates for its fourth annual Winter Fire School, which will return…
Health officials highlight critical hygiene steps to prevent the spread of pink eye
INDIANA – Pink eye (conjunctivitis) remains a highly contagious condition, with both viral and bacterial forms spreading rapidly from person to person. Because there is…
FDA approves new over-the-counter Naloxone nasal spray to combat opioid overdose crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Rextovy, another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, significantly broadening public access to the…
Lawrence County Courts issue urgent warning over phone scam targeting bonded individuals
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Lawrence County Superior Courts 1 and 2 have issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a deceptive new phone scam actively…
Health experts warn against reusing single-use plastic water bottles
INDIANA – With Americans consuming roughly 15.9 billion gallons of bottled water annually, refilling an empty plastic bottle from the tap is a common habit….
Lawrence County seeking quotes to replace outdated AEDs at Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza
BEDFORD — During a Tuesday morning meeting, Valerie Luchauer, Director of Lawrence County Emergency Management, informed the county commissioners that she is looking to replace…
High Water at Monroe Lake keeps beaches closed into July; Boating and summer programs adapt
BLOOMINGTON — High water levels at Monroe Lake continue to impact recreational facilities, keeping swimming beaches closed, delaying a nature center opening, and shifting boat…
Dubois County sheriff surrenders law enforcement certification amid criminal charges; Remains in office
DUBOIS COUNTY – The Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board accepted Dubois County Sheriff Thomas Kleinhelter’s voluntary relinquishment of his law enforcement certification on Monday. However,…
