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Bedford North Lawrence Alumna Aishah Hasnie rises to White House correspondent and anchor at FOX News Media

December 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — FOX News Media has announced the promotion of accomplished journalist Aishah Hasnie, a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School, to the high-profile dual role of anchor and...

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Wellness Council of Indiana announces Heather Sittler as incoming Board of Advisors President

December 3, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) is pleased to announce Heather Sittler, senior health strategist at Hylant in Indianapolis, has been elected president o...

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Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance community program surpasses 2024 volunteer impact, continues Giving Tuesday initiative 

December 3, 2025

INDIANA – IFBI Community, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance’s corporate volunteering and giving program, is concluding 2025 with Giving Tuesday donations and a record number of employee volunteer hou...

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Share Your Holiday Spirit: Submit your Christmas photos to highlight Bedford’s festive decorations

December 3, 2025

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford is calling upon its residents to share their festive cheer by submitting photos of their dazzling Christmas decorations and seasonal displays. This community initi...

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Property Transfers: December 3, 2025

December 3, 2025

Filed December 1: Luallen Properties LLC to Amel and Annie Bex, 1725 Windwood Drive, Bedford, IN, 47421, $259,000 Jeffery L. and Angela R. Taylor to Austin M. and Jessyca R. Russell, 415 S Str...

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Police Log: December 3, 2025

December 3, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 2 12:02 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 1000 block of 23rd Street 2:33 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 800 bl...

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DNR seek citizen scientists to help track skunk habitats in Indiana this December

December 3, 2025

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling upon Hoosiers to become citizen scientists this December to help gather vital information about skunk habitat use across the s...

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Traffic stop in Bedford escalates; Three detained on drug charges

December 3, 2025

BEDFORD– A routine traffic stop conducted by a Bloomington District Trooper on Monday evening, December 1 quickly escalated, resulting in the arrest of three individuals—a Bloomington man, a Mitc...

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Man shot during road rage incident on I-465

December 3, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – On November 25, just before midnight, Indiana State Troopers were dispatched to a person reportedly shot on the ramp from I-465 westbound to Mann Road on the south side of India...

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Governor Braun announces “Family First Workplace” policy to support working families

December 3, 2025

INDIANA – Today, Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the launch of the Family First Workplace initiative, a new family-focused program that allows eligible state employees to bring their infants...