Public Safety
New ultra-potent opioid “cychlorphine” sparking alerts across Indiana and the Midwest
INDIANA — Health officials in Indiana are on high alert as a dangerous new synthetic opioid, cychlorphine, begins to infiltrate the Midwest drug supply. The…
Russian “Initial Access Broker” sentenced in Indiana for multi-million dollar ransomware scheme
FARMERSBURG — A 26-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to 81 months (nearly seven years) in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated global…
Police Log: March 25, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 24 Incidents – March 24 Incidents – March 23 Accidents – March 24 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Governor Braun invests in public safety; Delivers long-overdue justice
INDIANA – Thanks to targeted investments in technology and law enforcement support under Governor Mike Braun, the Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and Forensic Services Division…
Shawswick VFD and Fire Territory to seek Federal Grant for electric response truck
BEDFORD — The Shawswick Volunteer Fire Department and the Lawrence County Fire Territory are going green to save green. During Tuesday morning’s Lawrence County Commissioners…
Hope Volunteer Fire Department to host Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser this Saturday
HOPE — The community is invited to grab a fork and support a great cause this weekend. The Hope Volunteer Fire Department has announced it…
Indiana Red Cross issues urgent “Giving Day” appeal as spring storms displace hundreds
INDIANA — As Indiana enters a season of volatile spring weather, the American Red Cross is calling on Hoosiers to support local and national relief…
Police Log: March 24, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 23 Incidents – March 23 Incidents – March 22 Accidents – March 23 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Emergency Road Closure: Large sinkhole reported on Budd Stipp Road
BEDFORD — Lawrence County motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as a section of Budd Stipp Road has been shut down for emergency repairs….
Midnight shift traffic enforcement blitz yields significant results on I‑80/94
LAKE COUNTY – The Indiana State Police Lowell Post is sharing the results of a targeted traffic enforcement blitz conducted this weekend by troopers assigned…










