Public Safety
Water Rescue near Elnora: Motorist saved from rising floodwaters
ELNORA – Emergency responders successfully executed a water rescue Sunday morning after a motorist became trapped in a vehicle at a flooded intersection. The Daviess…
Multiple floodwater rescues reported as authorities search for missing adults
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Emergency crews in Lawrence County have responded to multiple incidents involving vehicles stranded in floodwaters over the past several days, while authorities…
Body of missing Good Samaritan recovered from Jackson County floodwaters
SEYMOUR — A tragic multi-day search concluded Sunday afternoon as Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of a Seymour man who disappeared while attempting to…
Indiana Toxicology Data: A vital tool for tracking overdose trends and guiding prevention
INDIANA – Toxicology data is derived from analysis of specimens submitted by Indiana coroners in the event of a suspected overdose death. The findings can…
Massive wave of vehicle recalls hits major automakers: Ford, GM, and Volvo affected
INDIANA — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a sweeping series of recall alerts this week, impacting tens of thousands of vehicles…
National Weather Service launches 2026 Spring Storm Spotter Training across Indiana
INDIANA — As Indiana enters its most volatile weather season, the National Weather Service is calling on “citizen scientists” to join the front lines of…
IDHS focuses on raising awareness during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 8-14
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun has proclaimed March 8-14, 2026, Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the National Weather Service (NWS) encourage Hoosiers…
Indiana launches statewide survey to overhaul homeless services for youth and families
INDIANA — In a direct effort to address the rising rates of housing instability across the state, Indiana officials and advocacy groups have officially launched…
Health Alert: Indiana seniors urged to “Guard Their Cards” as Medicare scams rise
INDIANA — State health officials and consumer advocates are issuing a fresh warning to Hoosiers: your Medicare card is as valuable as a credit card…
New public safety training facility set for grand opening in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD — Local emergency personnel will soon have access to a state-of-the-art training hub as Greene County prepares for the grand opening of the new…
