Public Safety
Police Log: August 11, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 10 Incidents – August 10 Incidents – August 9 Accidents – August 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Versailles man arrested for distribution of child sexual abuse material
RIPLEY COUNTY – On August 5, 2026, Members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant on Gaslight Drive…
FDA issues safety advisory as multistate salmonella outbreak traced to imported jalapeños
INDIANA — Federal health authorities have issued an urgent food safety warning following a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to fresh jalapeño peppers…
Authorities launch homicide investigation following fatal shooting in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY — Law enforcement officials in Greene County are investigating a fatal shooting that left one person dead on Thursday evening. According to the…
Monroe County opens cooling stations today to offer relief from extreme heat
MONROE COUNTY — With high temperatures posing a potential health and safety risk across the region, Monroe County facilities are opening their doors today to…
NHTSA issues safety recalls covering major automotive brands, RVs, and trailers
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a new wave of safety recall notifications affecting thousands of passenger cars, electric trucks,…
Heading Home reports major success in preventing homelessness across South Central Indiana
BLOOMINGTON — Regional housing coalition Heading Home of South Central Indiana reported significant progress in its community outreach efforts for July, keeping dozens of families…
WURUI.BABY recalls Wnttmt infant walkers sold on Amazon due to severe fall and entrapment hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chinese e-commerce retailer Changsha Yuelu District Ruiwu E-Commerce Co., Ltd., operating as WURUI.BABY, has issued a recall for approximately 1,310 Wnttmt-branded infant…
Consumer Product Safety Commission warns household button batteries can cause fatal chemical burns in two hours
WASHINGTON — Federal health and safety regulators are urging parents and caregivers to immediately inspect their homes for small disc-shaped button and coin cell batteries,…
IU Health Bloomington Hospital briefly locked down following ‘concerning phone call’
BLOOMINGTON — IU Health Bloomington Hospital was briefly closed and placed on lockdown Thursday evening, August 6, following a threatening phone call that prompted a…
