Public Safety
Jenisha Rainey has been located and is safe
BEDFORD – Jenisha Rainey has been located and is safe. The Bedford Police Department thanks the public for their assistance. The Bedford Police Department was…
Amazon-exclusive Gudook bicycle helmets recalled due to failure to meet federal safety standards
INDIANA — More than 500 adult bicycle helmets sold exclusively on Amazon are being recalled because they fail to meet federal safety standards, leaving riders…
Bedford Police searching for missing 17 year old girl last seen near 16th and Poplar Streets
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 17-year-old girl who was reported as a runaway juvenile…
Police Log: June 10, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 9 Accidents – June 9 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – June 9 Incidents – June 10 Incidents –…
State awards more than $57 Million to support victim services and juvenile justice programs across Indiana and Lawrence County
INDIANA – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) announced more than $57 million in grant funding to organizations across the state dedicated to supporting crime…
10 children killed in driveway and parking lot tragedies in just 18 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A national safety advocacy group is sounding an urgent alarm after a devastating surge in off-road vehicle accidents left 10 children dead…
Bedford Police Pension Board to meet on candidate medical review and officer disability application
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department Pension Board has officially scheduled a two-part meeting for later this month to vote on a new officer candidate…
FDA expands sunscreen options for the first time in 20 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in…
Tick bites send Americans to ERs at highest rate in a decade, CDC reports
INDIANA — Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency departments at rates not seen in nearly ten years, according to newly released data from the…
Red Tint, Green Hue: FDA outlines strict safety standards for everyday color additives
INDIANA — From the deep red tint in fruit punch to the bright green hue of mint toothpaste, color additives are a quiet but ubiquitous…
