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Statedwide Silver Alert declared for missing Morgan County man
December 9, 2025
INDIANA – A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared for a missing Morgan County man. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of William Duncan, a 79-year-old...
Property Transfers: December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
Filed December 8: Andrew Millard to Reyna Rental LLC, 1323 5th Street, Bedford, IN, 47421, $90,000 Christine J. and Candace S. Stedman to Ellen Robertson, 1702 Valley View Drive, Bedford, IN, ...
Reps. May, Bartels: Scholarships now available for future Hoosier educators
December 9, 2025
STATEHOUSE – Indiana high school seniors and college students planning to pursue a career in teaching can now apply for a Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Reps...
Springville man detained after violating no-contact order
December 9, 2025
SPRINGVILLE — A Springville man was arrested late Sunday night after allegedly violating an active no-contact order by being present at a prohibited residence. Cheyenne Starr, 41, was taken into...
Orleans Shines Bright: Chamber announces 2025 Christmas Lighting Contest winners
December 9, 2025
ORLEANS — The Orleans community is twinkling with holiday cheer, and the Orleans Chamber of Commerce has officially named the brightest homes and businesses of the season. The Chamber announced the...
Lawrence County Economic Growth Council announces free local jobs and skills program starting January 5
December 9, 2025
LAWRENCE COUNTY— The Lawrence County Economic Growth Council (LCEGC) is launching the next session of its popular and free Introduction to Local Jobs and Skills (ILJAS) program, offering residents ...
I-65 reopens after vehicle fire involving semi carrying military munitions - WLKY
December 9, 2025
I-65 reopens after vehicle fire involving semi carrying military munitions WLKY
Sentencing delayed for convicted murderer Casey Brown
December 9, 2025
BEDFORD— The sentencing for Casey Brown, convicted in the February 2024 fatal shooting of 21-year-old Kobe Stancombe, was postponed today at the request of the defense. Casey Brown Brown was s...
Indiana State Police K9 Draco has received a donation of body armor
December 9, 2025
LAFAYETTE – Indiana State Police, K9 Draco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Dracoâ€...
City of Mitchell receives Community Crossing Grant of $183,144Â
December 9, 2025
INDIANA – Gov. Mike Braun, Secretary of Transportation and Infrastructure Matt Ubelhor, and INDOT Commissioner Lyndsay Quist today joined local officials from across northwest Indiana in D...