Public Safety
Governor Mike Braun declares Statewide Disaster Emergency following Severe Storms and Flooding Across Indiana
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster emergency on Thursday following widespread destruction caused by severe storms, tornadic activity, heavy flooding, and a…
INDOT, ISP urge safe travel as flooding, rainfall and severe weather continue
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation and Indiana State Police are urging drivers to travel safely in areas experiencing flooding and severe weather. Over the…
Chrysler recalls nearly 49,000 Dodge Hornet and Alfa Romeo Tonale SUVs over faulty rear seat belts
INDIANA — Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, has issued a safety recall for 48,777 vehicles across the United States following concerns that rear outboard seat belt…
Flood safety: Tips to stay safe during heavy rain and flash flooding
INDIANA — Heavy rain can cause flooding quickly, especially in low-lying areas, near creeks and rivers, and on roads that do not drain well. Flash…
Georgia mother’s second-degree murder charge puts national spotlight on prosecution of parents after hot car deaths
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Georgia mother who lost her 1-year-old son in an unthinkable hot car tragedy is now at the center of a much…
Police Log: August 13, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents – August 13 Incidents –…
Gov. Braun assesses storm damage; Directs state resources to support impacted communities across Indiana
HAMMOND — Governor Mike Braun directed state response efforts from Northwest Indiana today, assessing damage from Tuesday’s severe storms and coordinating resources, as widespread power outages,…
Lawn and garden tool safety: 230,000 injuries every year; Are you making these mistakes?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yard work may seem like a routine weekend activity, but federal safety officials warn that operating outdoor power equipment carries significant risks….
4-year-old boy killed after storm-toppled tree crushes Jennings County home
NORTH VERNON — A 4-year-old boy was killed Tuesday afternoon after severe weather swept through southern Indiana, knocking a large tree onto a residence in…
Major river flooding forecasted across South-Central Indiana as heavy rains push waterways above flood stage
INDIANA — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for multiple rivers across south-central Indiana following heavy overnight rainfall that…











