Public Safety

Daviess County Commissioners approve new rural fire district reorganization

DAVIESS COUNTY — Daviess County took a major step toward modernizing its rural fire protection services on Tuesday after county commissioners formally approved a comprehensive…

University Elementary first in new annual Safe Routes to School planning effort

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, in partnership with University Elementary School, has launched the Safe Routes to School planning process. The effort will identify…

Police Log: September 9, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 8 Incidents – September 9 Incidents – September 8 Accidents – September 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

Pedestrian struck and killed in Seymour weekend crash

SEYMOUR — A 37-year-old man died over the weekend after being struck by a vehicle in Seymour, according to local authorities. Officers with the Seymour…

Lawrence County Emergency responders to host Annual Hazardous Material Exercise on Friday

BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency, alongside local first responders, will conduct its annual hazardous materials tabletop exercise on Friday morning. The training…

West Nile Virus detected in Daviess County mosquitoes

DAVIESS COUNTY — The Daviess County Health Department is urging residents to take extra precautions after two mosquito samples collected in the area tested positive…

After securing armed robbery conviction, Attorney General Todd Rokita warns Hoosiers to play it safe when buying or selling online

INDIANA – Attorney General and avid Facebook Marketplace user Todd Rokita is advising Hoosiers to put personal safety first when meeting strangers in person after…