Public Safety
Propane heater used for pest control causes house fire, displaces Columbus family
COLUMBUS – A Columbus home was rendered uninhabitable yesterday after a fire erupted from an unconventional attempt to eradicate bugs. The Columbus Fire Department reported…
ISP & IMPD stepping up traffic enforcement
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, with the support of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, are intensifying traffic enforcement efforts…
Rumpke issues fireworks safety warning ahead of Independence Day
MEDORA– As Independence Day celebrations approach, Rumpke Waste & Recycling is urging residents to exercise caution and properly dispose of fireworks and other potentially flammable…
Police Log: July 1, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 30 Incidents June 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – July 1 Arrests – June 30 Incidents – July…
Operation Blue Thunder results in 68 arrests on 163 criminal charges
PERU – Officers from the Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, Wabash Police Department, and the Rochester Police Department utilized marked…
Bedford City Utilities releases excellent 2024 Consumer Confidence Report on drinking water quality
BEDFORD— Bedford City Utilities has released its 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, detailing the quality of the city’s drinking water and affirming its compliance with state…
GM recalls Chevrolet Silverado HD Trucks over fire risk from brake sensor
INDIANA— General Motors (GM) has announced a recall of approximately 62,500 Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD trucks from model years 2019-2024 due to a…
Vehicle Recall Warning: Potential safety risk, free repairs
INDIANA— Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall, which could create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, the…
Indiana National Guard soldier earn combat patches for valor in Kosovo
EDINBURGH — More than 300 Hoosier Guardsmen from the Indiana National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team received their coveted combat patches during a ceremony…
Indiana State Police urge caution as record holiday travel approaches
INDIANA— As the Fourth of July holiday week begins, the Indiana State Police (ISP) is urging drivers to prioritize safety on the roads, anticipating record-breaking…












