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…

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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…

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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 –…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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