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Police Log: January 6, 2025
January 6, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 5 4:30 a.m. Brandi R. Lahrman, 48, Bedford, wanted on a warrant Incidents – January 5 12:04 a.m. A medical emergency was r...
Masked burglary and knife attack at Bedford residence leads to New Year’s Day arrest
January 6, 2026
BEDFORD — A French Lick man is facing a long list of felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly storming a Bedford home with a knife and a mask during a New Year’s Day gathering. According...
Indiana State Museum to host free admission day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 6, 2026
INDIANA– The Indiana State Museum and its statewide historic sites will open their doors for free on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, to honor the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of Dr. Martin Luthe...
Indiana sees rise in child fatalities due to abuse and neglect in 2024
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) has released its annual report for calendar year 2024, revealing a concerning increase in child fatalities linked to caregiver maltreatment....
Parks and Recreation accepting applications for vendor spaces at 2026 Art Fairs
January 5, 2026
BLOOMINGTON —The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department invites local and regional artists to apply to participate in the 2026 A Fair of the Arts art and fine craft fair...
Indiana DNR invites public to honor Dr. King through National Day of Service
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging Hoosiers to turn their “day off” into a “day on” by volunteering at stat...
Domestic dispute over a college football game lands man behind bars
January 5, 2026
WILLIAMS — A New Year’s Eve discussion about college football turned violent on Wednesday night, resulting in the arrest of a Williams man for allegedly attacking his father. Jeremy Michael Fa...
BNL Scholarship Foundation announces application kickoff for Class of 2026
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD — The Bedford North Lawrence (BNL) Scholarship Foundation has announced that applications for its 2026 scholarship cycle will officially become available on Friday, Jan. 9. The Founda...
Lawrence County GOP calls caucus to fill council vacancy following death of Scott Smith
January 5, 2026
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Republican Central Committee has officially scheduled a caucus for later this month to fill an At-Large vacancy on the Lawrence County Council. The seat was left vacan...
Indiana DNR announces return of 5th grade Arbor Day Poster Contest with new scholarship prizes
January 5, 2026
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on all fifth-grade artists to pick up their brushes and markers for the return of the Arbor Day Poster Contest for the 2025-20...