Public Safety
Rumpke reminds residents to dispose of trash responsibly this Independence Day
MEDORA – Holiday weeks tend to generate more trash than normal, and Independence Day is no exception. In addition to more waste at the curb,…
Dangerous surge: Extreme Heat Warning upgraded for Central Indiana as heat index threatens 107 degrees
INDIANA — A dangerous stretch of summer weather is taking a turn for the worse across the Hoosier State. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis…
Greene County Emergency Management announces public cooling centers
GREENE COUNTY — As summer temperatures and humidity indexes climb across Southern Indiana, local officials are stepping in to ensure vulnerable residents have a safe,…
Orange County America 250 Committee urges safety precautions ahead of heat-threatened 4th of July ceremonies
ORANGE COUNTY — As local communities prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Orange County America 250 Committee is keeping a watchful eye on a challenging…
Gov. Braun announces Indiana’s Office of School Safety marks first year with completion of 92-county school safety visits
INDIANA – Today, Gov. Mike Braun announced the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s Office of School Safety (OSS) completed comprehensive school safety visits in all 92…
Police Log: July 1, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 30 Incidents – June 30 Incidents – June 29 Accidents – June 29 Accidents – June 30 Lawrence County…
National Salmonella outbreak linked to Moringa Supplements reaches 119 cases; Multiple brands recalled
INDIANA — A rapidly expanding multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder in dietary supplements has now reached 119 confirmed cases and 32 hospitalizations…
Six-day saturation patrol results in 73 arrests on 163 criminal charges
NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA – Recently, six law enforcement agencies in north-central Indiana teamed up to enforce traffic laws and help stem the flow of illegal narcotics…
Gov. Braun and State Fire Marshal encourage Hoosiers to practice firework safety
INDIANA – As Independence Day approaches, Gov. Mike Braun and the State Fire Marshal encourage all Hoosiers to practice fireworks safety and follow state laws. …
Multi-agency recovery effort ends in drowning death of 17-year-old boy at New Lake Campground
OAKLAND CITY — A devastating holiday-week accident has left a local community in mourning after a teenage boy drowned Monday evening at a campground in…
