Public Safety
Former Columbus Police Sergeant to serve as Indiana’s First School Safety Director
INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has appointed Julie Q. Smith as the first Director of Indiana’s new Office of School Safety. The announcement was made…
IU students return: ISP warns of increased traffic and urges caution
BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington residents should prepare for a significant increase in traffic as Indiana University students begin their return to the city for the fall…
ISP troopers to increase impaired driving enforcement for Labor Day
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP), including troopers from the Bloomington and Jasper Posts, are stepping up patrols to combat impaired driving as part…
Medical hand soap recall issued over potentially deadly bacteria
INDIANA — A medical hand soap brand has issued a nationwide recall for four of its antiseptic products after a potentially deadly bacterium was discovered…
West Nile Virus detected in Monroe County mosquitoes
BLOOMINGTON— The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a pool of mosquitoes in the county has tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting a…
Police Log: August 13, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 12 Incidents – August 11 Accidents – August 12 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 12 Incidents –…
FBI warns of rising threat from The Com Cybercriminal Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FBI has issued a warning about “The Com”, or “The Community”, a growing and sophisticated group of cybercriminals primarily aged 11…
Police Log: August 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – August 11 Incidents – August 10 Accidents – August 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – August 11 Incidents –…
Daviess County Sheriff’s Department deputies to increase patrols for Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign
DAVIESS CO. — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to combat impaired driving and enhance road safety ahead…
Orleans Police Department welcomes new officer Kaden Lundy
ORLEANS– The Orleans Police Department has a new full-time police officer, Kaden Lundy. Lundy was officially sworn in by Town Clerk Robert Henderson during a…
