Public Safety
Major railroad crossing repairs underway across Lawrence County; Work schedule remains unknown
BEDFORD — CSX Transportation has begun a widespread project to repair and repave railroad crossings throughout Lawrence County, though local officials are advising residents that…
Silent risks in the nursery: Baby monitors recalled over fire and strangulation hazards
WASHINGTON — Devices designed to give parents peace of mind while their children sleep could pose severe hidden safety risks in the nursery. Federal safety…
Police Log: July 21, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – July 20 Incidents – July 19 Accidents – July 20 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests -July 20 Incidents – July…
Gary man dies after going missing in Lake Michigan
LAKE COUNTY – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the death of a Gary man who was recovered from Lake Michigan yesterday evening after being reported…
FDA retracts positive Cyclospora finding on Taylor Farms lettuce, Calling initial test a false positive
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a follow-up review of a shredded lettuce sample from Taylor Farms determined an…
FBI warns of rising vacant property scams as fraudsters impersonate landowners
INDIANA – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public warning regarding an elaborate real estate identity theft scheme where criminals impersonate owners…
Monroe County Health Department says sensitive population at risk due to air quality
BLOOMINGTON — Smoke drifting into the region from ongoing wildfires in Canada has prompted an Air Quality Action Day for Monroe County, in effect until…
IDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Monday, July 20. Fine particulate matter levels are expected to…
Over 1,600 ill in multistate Cyclospora outbreak; Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from U.S. market
WASHINGTON — Federal health agencies have traced a massive multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections to shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a major international supplier to pull…
Health officials highlight risks of Zika Virus amid ongoing vaccine research
WASHINGTON — Public health agencies are urging continued vigilance regarding the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that remains a significant focus for global health organizations…
