Public Safety
Cooking remains top cause of home fires and related injuries nationwide
INDIANA — While many view kitchen fires as rare or isolated accidents, federal safety officials caution that cooking equipment remains the single leading cause of…
South-Central Indiana varies widely in license plate camera usage, new statewide data shows
INDIANA — Across South-Central Indiana, automated license plate readers have become an increasingly common presence, though their prevalence varies drastically from county to county, according…
The Salvation Army response to August storms and flooding now includes Marion County
INDIANA – As floodwaters have moved into central Indiana, The Salvation Army is responding to even more communities across the state in the wake of record power outages…
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. issues voluntary recall on select Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign matter contamination
INDIANA – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign material…
Police Log: August 20, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 19 Incidents – August 19 Incidents – August 18 Accidents – August 19 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Monroe County traffic safety partnership to increase impaired driving enforcement ahead of Labor Day
BLOOMINGTON — As summer winds down, the Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to increase patrols…
Police Log: August 19, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 18 Incidents – August 18 Incidents – August 17 Accidents – August 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
State and Federal Disaster Declarations issued as Indiana responds to deadly storms and mass flooding
INDIANAPOLIS — Emergency management agencies across Indiana remain on high alert as state and federal teams mobilize widespread response efforts following a devastating multi-day storm…
New Jersey teen dies after being recovered from Lake Michigan
MICHIGAN CITY – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating after a juvenile was recovered from Lake Michigan on Monday, August 17. Just before 2 p.m., the…
ISP Reminds Public to obey flood-related road closures
PERU — The Indiana State Police Peru District is advising motorists that multiple roadways throughout the district remain closed due to flooding. Despite clearly marked…
