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INDIANA — State officials are urging Hoosiers to prepare for a dangerous stretch of summer weather, as extreme heat and high humidity are forecast across…
The gas can phenomenon flame jetting, that’s causing fatal backyard explosions
INDIANA — That standard portable gas can sitting on your garage shelf or in your shed might be significantly more dangerous than you realize. The…
Gov. Braun urges Hoosiers to “Drive Sober or Don’t Drive” as State Police launch C.A.R.E. Blitz to target impaired driving
BLOOMINGTON – As Hoosiers prepare to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana State Police (ISP) are urging the public to make…
Keeping young Hoosiers safe online
INDIANA – Many parents and families are concerned about the impact of social media on Hoosier kids. Hear from State Reps. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) and…
Monroe County activates Emergency Cooling Stations through Friday
BLOOMINGTON — As dangerous summer heat and high humidity settle over South-Central Indiana, Monroe County emergency officials have officially issued a heat advisory and activated…
Look Before You Lock: Heat wave raises risks of deadly hot car tragedies for children and pets
INDIANA — As a punishing heat wave grips large swaths of the country this week, safety advocates are issuing an urgent warning to families: a…
NHTSA issues National Vehicle Recall Alerts for multiple makes and models
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a series of vehicle safety recall alerts. The safety notices span a wide range…
Buyer Beware: Indiana State Police warn of surging online vehicle scams and ‘cloned’ vehicle identification numbers
INDIANA — If you are hunting for a used car online and stumble across a deal that feels too good to pass up, local authorities…
Speeding threatens drunk driving as nation’s deadliest road habit; Indiana sees parallel risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For decades, drunk driving has been widely recognized as the single most dangerous behavior a person can commit behind the wheel. However,…
MedPride Baby Oil recalled over poisoning risk and lack of child-resistant caps
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shield Line LLC of Branchburg, New Jersey, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 8,420 bottles of MedPride Baby Oil. The announcement,…
