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Vincennes man sentenced to 60 years for 2023 parking lot murder
January 12, 2026
VINCENNES – Knox County Circuit Court Judge Monica Gilmore handed down a maximum sentence Friday, bringing a sense of closure to a violent incident that shook the community last summer. Dylan Sm...
NHTSA issues major recall alerts: Volvo EX30 fire risk, Audi camera glitches, and BMW airbags
January 12, 2026
INDIANA – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a series of critical safety recalls affecting thousands of vehicles ranging from luxury sedans to electric SUVs and...
Indiana State Police investigating inmate death at the Washington County Jail
January 12, 2026
SALEM – The Indiana State Police (ISP) are investigating the death of an inmate after he was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday afternoon. Around 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Washington C...
Brian Skillman is running for Lawrence County Council District 2 seat
January 12, 2026
BEDFORD – Brian Skillman has submitted his candidate announcement for Lawrence County Council District 2-R for the upcoming May primary. Brian Skillman My name is Brian Skillman, an...
Indiana designated National Drone Test Site, aiming for “American Drone Dominance”
January 12, 2026
INDIANA – In a landmark decision for the state’s burgeoning tech and defense sectors, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially designated Indiana as one of the nation’s newest U...
Early morning traffic stop leads to OWI charges for Bedford man with prior conviction
January 12, 2026
BEDFORD — A local man was arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 6, after a traffic stop led to allegations of impaired driving and the discovery of a wanted passenger. Rory Cas...
Indiana Department of Revenue shares changes for 2025 tax returns
January 12, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) wants individuals to be aware of some tax changes as the 2025 tax filing season approaches. Add-backs, credits, and deductions for Individua...
Indiana State Police join North American Initiative to combat human trafficking
January 12, 2026
INDIANA– The Indiana State Police (ISP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division announced today it is partnering with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for a week-long Human Trafficking...
Schneck Medical Center acquires Family Drug pharmacies, preserving 80-year legacy
January 12, 2026
SEYMOUR – Schneck Medical Center announced Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Family Drug, a staple of Jackson County’s independent healthcare landscape for nearly nine decades...
Police Log: January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 11 12:33 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 100 block of Edgewood Drive 12:45 a.m. Traffic stop on 16th Street at Brian Lane Way ...