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Police Log: January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 12 1:15 a.m. Kylie A. Hewitt, 45, Goshen, wanted on a warrant 4:26 p.m. Brannon C. Guest, 24, Bedford, wanted on a warrant Inciden...
End of an Era: Daviess County Fair retires after 75-year run
January 12, 2026
ELNORA — A cornerstone of summer tradition in Southern Indiana has come to an end. After 75 years of operation, officials with the Daviess County Fair announced today that the organization is offic...
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz announces reelection campaign
January 12, 2026
NOBLESVILLE – Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz announced that she has filed to run for re-election. Congresswoman Victoria Spartz “Our nation will soon face significant fiscal challen...
Indiana State Police investigating double fatality in Linton
January 12, 2026
LINTON – Detectives from the Indiana State Police (ISP) Bloomington District are investigating a shooting that left two people dead in Linton late Sunday evening. The investigation began at appr...
Tickets now available for Bedford Parks Father-Daughter Dance
January 12, 2026
BEDFORD — Tickets are now on sale for the Bedford Parks Department’s annual Father-Daughter Dance, a popular community event celebrating quality time and special memories between fathers and daug...
Phil Inman announces reelection candidacy for Lawrence County Council District 2 seat
January 12, 2026
BEDFORD – Phil Inman has announced his candidacy for reelection to the Lawrence County Council District 2. Serving our community has been an honor, and I remain deeply committed to workin...
Crossroads Acoustic Fest 2026 announces full lineup
January 12, 2026
SEYMOUR — The full lineup has been announced for the 2026 Crossroads Acoustic Fest, returning to Seymour, Indiana, on April 24–25 with a weekend dedicated to acoustic, Americana, folk, and roots ...
Bedford man sentenced to prison following probation violation
January 12, 2026
BEDFORD – A 37-year-old Bedford man will serve nearly two years in prison after a Lawrence County judge revoked his probation following a new criminal offense. On January 5, 2026, Lawrence Super...
IDHS releases landmark PFAS Study: Indiana firefighters show elevated levels of “Forever Chemicals”
January 12, 2026
INDIANA – Today, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is releasing the full report of the findings of the PFAS Testing Pilot Program. In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly a...
Barbie® introduces the first Autistic Barbie, championing representation for children through play
January 12, 2026
NATIONWIDE – Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) has officially expanded its most diverse line of dolls with the debut of the first-ever autistic Barbie®. Unveiled today, the doll was developed through...