Public Safety
Bedford Police Pension Board to meet on candidate medical review and officer disability application
BEDFORD — The Bedford Police Department Pension Board has officially scheduled a two-part meeting for later this month to vote on a new officer candidate…
FDA expands sunscreen options for the first time in 20 years
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in…
Tick bites send Americans to ERs at highest rate in a decade, CDC reports
INDIANA — Tick bites are sending Americans to emergency departments at rates not seen in nearly ten years, according to newly released data from the…
Red Tint, Green Hue: FDA outlines strict safety standards for everyday color additives
INDIANA — From the deep red tint in fruit punch to the bright green hue of mint toothpaste, color additives are a quiet but ubiquitous…
Police Log: June 9, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 8 Incidents – June 8 Incidents – June 7 Accidents – June 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Bloomington District Troopers hold Memorial Walk to honor fallen comrade
MITCHELL — Sixty-four years to the day after he made the ultimate sacrifice, Indiana State Police troopers from the Bloomington District gathered on Monday, June…
TOMY recalls 40,000 Boon NURSH Baby Bottles sold at Walmart over choking hazard
INDIANA — TOMY International, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 40,000 Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles after discovering a manufacturing defect…
Bedford Emergency Crews respond to near-drowning involving small child; Officials issue water safety reminder
BEDFORD — Local emergency personnel rushed to a Bedford residence Saturday evening following a harrowing emergency call reporting that a small child had nearly drowned….
Red Cross issues urgent appeal for blood donors as summer shortage looms
INDIANA — The American Red Cross issued an urgent nationwide appeal today, June 8, 2026, warning of an alarming drop in scheduled blood and platelet…
Target issues nationwide recall for Up & Up Baby Wipes due to dangerous bacteria contamination
NATIONWIDE — Target has launched a voluntary, nationwide recall of several configurations of its popular “Up & Up” brand baby wipes after federal regulators confirmed…












