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Police Log: November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – November 17 12:04 a.m. Traffic stop at 5th and N Streets. A woman was detained 12:11 a.m. Traffic hazard reported on 7th Street at Lincoln Avenue...
Property Transfers: November 18, 2025
November 18, 2025
Filed November 17 William H. and Verna G. Troyer to Heidi J. Wagner, 7188 Tunnelton Road, Bedford, IN, 47421, $75,000 Catherine E. and Nicholas Laydon to Brycen S. Wright, 1520 1st Street, Bed...
Jury finds Casey Brown guilty in the murder of Kobe Stancombe
November 18, 2025
BEDFORD – A Lawrence County man has been found guilty on charges of murder, attempted murder, and criminal confinement stemming from a February 2024 shooting incident. Casey Brown Lawrence Cou...
Illinois man arrested after wrong-way pursuit on I-80
November 18, 2025
LAKE CO.- On November 15, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Trooper Jace Haddon was patrolling along I-80 near the 1.4-mile marker when he observed a dark-colored Mini Cooper traveling eastbound at...
Indiana State Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash
November 18, 2025
FOUNTAIN CO. – Sunday afternoon, just before 3:45 p.m., Trooper Millburg was patrolling southbound on U.S. 41 near County Road 650 North. He observed a northbound motorcycle and obtained a radar re...
The Lawrence County Council announces executive session on today on Nov. 18
November 18, 2025
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will conduct an Executive Session today, on November 18, at the Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th Street, Suite 28, Bedford, at 4 p.m. The Executive...
Lights, Camera, Jury Duty: Indiana premieres professional new juror orientation film
November 18, 2025
INDIANA – The Indiana Office of Judicial Administration (OJA) has launched a new, high-definition juror orientation video, replacing the 2003 version. The video aims to provide prospective juro...
Massive vehicle recall wave hits major automakers: Engine stall, airbag, and steering risks
November 18, 2025
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant round of safety recalls affecting a broad range of vehicles, from heavy-duty trucks and school b...
Stars start scrubbing during brief intrasquad scrimmage workout
November 18, 2025
BNL’s Ben Conner looks for a way to score on Garrett Chaillaux during Monday’s intrasquad scrimmage. The Stars competed for two quarters during a brief public workout. By Justin Sokeland WBI...
Bedford Housing Authority announces Thanksgiving closure
November 17, 2025
BEDFORD — The Bedford Housing Authority has announced that it will be closed for two days in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, affecting residents needing in-person services. The office...