Public Safety
Police Log: September 2, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 1 Incidents – September 2 Incidents – September 1 Accidents – September 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Worker rescued after becoming trapped in Martinsville storm drain
MARTINSVILLE — Emergency crews executed a technical confined-space rescue Tuesday afternoon after a worker became trapped inside a storm drain in Martinsville. Firefighters with the…
Monroe County Health Department encourages MMR vaccination amid rising nationwide measles cases
BLOOMINGTON — Local public health officials are strongly encouraging Monroe County residents to ensure they are up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella…
Indiana State Police Trooper’s quick actions help deliver newborn along I‑69
AUBURN – Very early Sunday morning, Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District Trooper Sam Waterhouse was patrolling I‑69 near the 328‑mile marker outside Auburn when…
Tragedy in Minutes: Health officials warn of rapidly rising heat inside parked cars
INDIANA – As summer temperatures fluctuate, public health and safety officials are issuing an urgent reminder to drivers: a parked vehicle can reach dangerous, life-threatening…
Monroe County opens Cooling Stations ahead of dangerously high temperatures
BLOOMINGTON — With extreme heat and high humidity forecast across Southern Indiana this week, officials in Monroe County have designated multiple public cooling stations to…
Lawrence County Sheriff issues road safety warning ahead of fall harvest
BEDFORD — As fall approaches across Southern Indiana, local agricultural operations will soon enter peak harvest season. That surge in field activity means motorists will…
National Weather Service issues multi-day heat advisory for Southwestern and Central Indiana
BEDFORD — High temperatures and stifling humidity are set to blanket portions of southwestern and central Indiana this week, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS)…
Indiana State Police K9 Leo to receive body armor donation
JASPER — Indiana State Police K9 Leo is set to receive a bulletproof and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization…
Police Log: September 1, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 31 Incidents – September 1 Incidents – August 31 Accidents – August 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
