Public Safety
Indiana State Police adds public information officer position to Toll Road Post
BRISTOL – Throughout the history of the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post, it has not had a dedicated Public Information Officer. Instead, it has…
Fireworks Safety: What you need to know to avoid emergency room disasters this July 4th
INDIANA — Fireworks are a quintessential American tradition, but federal safety experts warn that handling them incorrectly can rapidly turn a festive Independence Day celebration…
Deputy Chris Myers named Indiana Region 11 School Resource Officer of the Year
MONTGOMERY — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Deputy Chris Myers has been named the Indiana Region 11 School Resource Officer (SRO) of…
Multi-agency rescue spared four kayakers, three dogs after river incident near Martinsville
CENTERTON — A recreational outing turned into an emergency Friday afternoon, June 19, 2026, when a kayak capsized on the White River, leaving four paddlers…
Police Log: June 22, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 21 Incidents – June 20 Accidents – June 21 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents – June 22 Incidents –…
Detective Wendell Beachy promoted to district investigative squad leader
PERU DISTRICT – Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony M. Scott has announced the promotion of Detective Wendell Beachy to the rank of Sergeant. Beachy earned…
Police Log: June 21, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – June 20 Incidents – June 20 Incidents – June 19 Accidents – June 20 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Police Log: June 20, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents- June 19 Incidents- June 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 20 Arrests- June 19 Incidents- June 20 Incidents- June 19…
Monroe County EMS gives update on storm recovery efforts
MONROE COUNTY – Severe thunderstorms went through the northwestern portion of Monroe County on the evening of Wednesday, June 17th. The storms produced destructive winds…
Gov. Braun declares state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties in Indiana. “Many Hoosier communities were impacted by the severe…
