Experts call for integrated approach to combat rising suicide rates tied to addiction

INDIANA — A new report highlights an urgent need to bridge the gap between addiction treatment and suicide prevention, as new data reveals a disturbing…

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Police Log: August 14, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 13 Incidents – August 13 Incidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 14 Incidents –…

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City of Bloomington Safety Week events to run August 18-22

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington’s Safety Week will run August 18-22 as part of the ongoing Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan—an…

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Dollar General recalls Clover Valley Instant Coffee over potential glass contamination

INDIANA — Dollar General has issued a recall for three lots of its Clover Valley Instant Coffee after a customer reported finding glass in the…

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Former Columbus Police Sergeant to serve as Indiana’s First School Safety Director

INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has appointed Julie Q. Smith as the first Director of Indiana’s new Office of School Safety. The announcement was made…

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IU students return: ISP warns of increased traffic and urges caution

BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington residents should prepare for a significant increase in traffic as Indiana University students begin their return to the city for the fall…

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ISP troopers to increase impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day

INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP), including troopers from the Bloomington and Jasper Posts, are stepping up patrols to combat impaired driving as part…

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Medical hand soap recall issued over potentially deadly bacteria

INDIANA — A medical hand soap brand has issued a nationwide recall for four of its antiseptic products after a potentially deadly bacterium was discovered…

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West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes

BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…

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Police Log: August 13, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 12 Incidents – August 11 Accidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents –…

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