Public Safety
Cooking oil fire injures one in Seymour, firefighters issue safety warning
SEYMOUR – Seymour firefighters are reminding residents about the extreme dangers of cooking oil fires after an incident at a local home on Friday resulted…
Motorcycle fatalities surge in summer months, linked to helmet laws and risky behavior
INDIANA—Fatal motorcycle crashes significantly increase during the summer months, a trend largely attributed to more favorable riding conditions, according to a recent analysis of 2023…
Police Log: June 10, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – June 9 Incidents – June 8 Accidents – June 9 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – June 9 Incidents –…
Bloomington Fire Department expands Safe Haven Baby Box access
BLOOMINGTON– The Bloomington Fire Department (BFD) is proud to announce the opening of a brand-new Safe Haven Baby Box. In this safe location, an infant can…
Vehicle Recall Warning: Potential safety risk, free repairs available
INDIANA— Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall, which could create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, the…
Guard your card: SSA urges Americans to safeguard their Social Security Number
The Social Security Administration is encouraging Americans to keep their Social Security cards secure and share them sparingly, warning that unnecessary exposure increases the risk…
Monroe County sergeant receives excellence award
MONROE CO. — Sergeant Paul Patton of the Monroe County Correctional Center was honored with the Teamwork Excellence Award at the 2nd Annual Indiana Sheriffs’…
Indiana authorities warn public of deadly poison Hemlock spread
INDIANA—Authorities in Indiana are issuing a stark warning to the public about the rapid spread of poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), an invasive weed that poses…
Flash flooding submerges Salem roads, prompts rescues
SALEM— Torrential downpours across southern Indiana on Friday led to widespread roadway flooding and prompted multiple water rescues. The National Weather Service had issued a…
August Egg Company recalls 1.7 million eggs amid salmonella fears
INDIANA – August Egg Company has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.7 million dozen brown cage-free and certified organic brown eggs due to potential…












