Public Safety
Indiana State Police Enforcement Bureau Statistics for June 2026
INDIANA – The Enforcement Bureau of the Indiana State Police oversees the traffic enforcement efforts of the Troopers assigned to the 14 State Police Districts…
Police Log: July 8, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 8 Arrests – July 7 Incidents – July 7 Incidents – July 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana. Ozone levels…
Protecting Our Kids: Understanding mandatory reporting and the Child Abuse Hotline in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY — According to local officials, child safety remains a paramount priority in Southern Indiana, but keeping vulnerable children safe relies heavily on the…
Police Log: July 7, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – July 6 Incidents – July 6 Incidents – July 5 Accidents – July 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Oribe Shampoo lots recalled in U.S. and Canada due to bacterial contamination risk
INDIANA — Parent company Kao USA Inc. has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall of select lots of its premium Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo across…
Indiana State Police Peru District holiday patrol results
PERU DISTRICT – On July 3, 2026, the Indiana State Police Peru District executed targeted patrols aimed at identifying and apprehending dangerous and impaired drivers…
Federal agencies release updated 2026 Wildfire Smoke Guide for public health officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to increasingly prolonged and severe wildfire seasons across North America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners…
Governor Braun announces the completion of Hub-and-Spoke training sites
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun announced the successful completion of Indiana’s revolutionary “Hub-and-Spoke” regional fire training network today, marking a massive operational victory for the…
Rowenta recalls X-Force Flex Cordless Vacuum Cleaners over Lithium-Ion battery that can overheat and cause fire
INDIANA — Groupe SEB USA, doing business as Rowenta USA, has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 3,660 Rowenta X-Force Flex cordless vacuum cleaners. The…
