Public Safety
Indiana State Police K9 Smitty retires
PERU – Indiana State Police K9 Smitty has officially retired. He has faithfully served our community for 8 years, working alongside his partner, Trooper Doug…
Secretary of Agriculture issues 2026 Wildfire Readiness Memorandum ahead of active fire season
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
Police Log: April 30, 2028
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 29 Incidents – April 28 Accidents – April 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 29 Incidents –…
City of Bloomington advances traffic signal updates to improve safety across key corridors
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is implementing the first phase of a citywide traffic signal retiming and safety upgrade effort, a project that adjusts…
South Lawrence Utilities issues Boil Order following water main break
MITCHELL — South Lawrence Utilities has issued an immediate boil water order for residents and businesses along a significant stretch of State Road 60 West….
Police Log: April 29, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 28 Incidents – April 28 Incidents – April 27 Accidents – April 28 Accidents – April 27 Lawrence County…
Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center provides severe weather tips
BLOOMINGTON – As severe weather season approaches, the Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center is reminding residents to take steps now to stay safe during…
Indiana State Police Troopers recognized at Drive Sober Top Cop Awards
LAFAYETTE – Several Indiana State Police troopers assigned to the Lafayette District were recognized for their outstanding commitment to traffic safety during the Drive Sober…
Reps. Houchin and Chu introduce the bipartisan increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) reintroduced the Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act, which would provide…
ACLU of Indiana secures $1.2M settlement over “horrific” dark cell conditions at Miami Correctional Facility
INDIANA — Following a grueling five-year legal battle, the ACLU of Indiana has announced the finalization of a series of settlements totaling more than $1.2…











