Public Safety
ISP Criminal Interdiction Squad making impact on community
INDIANAPOLIS – In January 2023, Indiana State Police Indianapolis District Lieutenant Josh Watson formed a specialized squad to focus on criminal interdiction. The purpose of…
Bedford Police Department Pension Board meeting is Wednesday, August 6
BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department Pension Board will meet on Wednesday, August 6, at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Bedford…
Road closure planned for State Road 441/Vigo Street in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY– The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 441/Vigo Street in Knox County. Beginning on or around Friday, August…
Police Log: July 31, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – July 30 Incidents – July 29 Accidents – July 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – July 30 Incidents –…
Sheriff releases statement clarifying school resource officer position
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day released the following statement to clarify the school resource officer position: It is not my standard policy to…
Orange County Foundation boosts first responder communication with $7,000 grant
ORANGE CO. – First responders in Orange County are set to benefit from significantly improved communication, thanks to a $7,000 grant from the Orange County…
Pleasant Run Fire Department President, Deputy Chief resigns with strongly worded letter
BEDFORD — Cody Bryant has resigned effective immediately from his positions as President of the Board and Deputy Chief of the Pleasant Run Fire Department,…
Bloomington reminds residents of noise ordinance
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington city officials are reminding residents about the city’s noise ordinance, which is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…
Warning to Fifth Third Bank customers: Beware of Reader’s Digest sweepstakes scam
INDIANA – Fifth Third Bank customers in Indiana are urged to be vigilant against a new scam involving fraudulent letters and checks falsely claiming to…
Lawrence County Soil & Water to host septic tank workshop in September
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District will host a workshop in September to educate residents on how septic tanks work, proper…
