Public Safety
Jackson County authorities search for escaped inmate
VALLONIA— The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department issued a public safety notice Wednesday afternoon after an inmate from Edinburgh Correctional Facility walked away from a work…
Mobile MMR Vaccine Clinic coming to Monroe County Public Library Southwest Branch March 31
BLOOMINGTON – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), in collaboration with the Monroe County Health Department, will offer a mobile MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)…
Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, rallies 30,000 supporters to deliver aid when help can’t wait
INDIANA—The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is asking people to donate on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26, to help ensure that no…
Air handler fire forces evacuation at Monroe Hospital
BLOOMINGTON – A fire at Monroe Hospital prompted an evacuation of the emergency room this morning, March 18th, 2025. Firefighters responded to the scene shortly…
Indiana Senate Committee advances bill increasing penalties for resisting law enforcement
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee has approved House Bill 1188, strengthening penalties for those who resist law enforcement. Sponsored by…
Indiana Senate Committee advances bill clarifying safe haven infant age and foster youth definitions
INDIANA – The Indiana Senate Family and Children Services Committee has unanimously passed House Bill 1099, which clarifies the age limit for safe haven infants…
Prescription drug misuse surges in universities and workplaces, experts warn
INDIANA – Prescription drug misuse is no longer confined to recreational settings but has infiltrated high-pressure environments like universities and corporate workplaces, experts warn. With…
Fort Wayne area lieutenant promoted to captain
FORT WAYNE – A LaGrange County Indiana State Police Trooper is continuing his career advancement with a promotion to captain. On Monday, Indiana State Police…
Child Seat Recalls Issued: Evenflo and Dorel announce safety concerns
INDIANA – According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two major manufacturers of child safety seats, Evenflo and Dorel Juvenile Group, have issued…
Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District results from weekend patrols
FORT WAYNE DISTRICT—This past weekend, the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post executed targeted patrols across the district to detect criminal activity and apprehend dangerous…
