Public Safety
Severe storms, flash flooding, and high winds threaten region
LAWRENCE CO. – Residents across the region are bracing for severe weather, as forecasters predict a volatile mix of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds….
Jamming the line: cutting off crime behind barsÂ
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today a bipartisan coalition effort to address the growing threat of contraband cell phones in prisons by advocating…
Distracting dogs and spending discussed in Oolitic Town Council meeting
OOLITIC—On Monday, April 1st, the Oolitic Town Council met for its monthly meeting to tend to the town’s business. The meeting was much different than…
Police Log: April 2, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – April 1 Accidents – April 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April 1 Incidents – April 2 Incidents –…
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Captain graduates from FBI National Academy
COLUMBUS – Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Chris Roberts recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Roberts serves as the captain of…
Duke Energy reminds residents to call 811 before beginning spring digging projects
INDIANA – April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy recognizes the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step…
Police Log: April 1, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 31 Incidents – March 31 Incidents – March 30 Accidents- March 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – April…
INDOT: Delete and report suspicious tolling-related text messages
INDIANA – If you have received a text message about unpaid or past due tolls from INDOT or another tolling service provider, please delete it…
Focus patrol on the Indiana Toll Road sees results
TOLL ROAD DISTRICT– On Saturday, March 29, troopers from the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post conducted a “state line to state line” targeted patrol…
Police Log: March 31, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrest – March 30 Incidents – March 30 Incidents – March 29 Accidents – March 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…










