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State Police offering $70,000 starting pay to college students with debt
October 29, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police is actively recruiting college students and recent graduates struggling with student loan debt, offering a high starting salary in exchange for academic credits. ...
Daviess County Sheriff’s Office to host Safe Trick-or-Treat Stop on Halloween
October 29, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office is providing local families with a safe, secure location to celebrate Halloween this year, hosting a Trick-or-Treat Safe Stop on the evening of Fr...
FEMA grant to distribute weather radios, boosting Indiana’s storm preparedness
October 29, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has secured a significant federal grant to improve the state’s severe weather preparedness. The department has been awarded a $150...
Safety First: Indiana State Police share tips for a safe and happy halloween
October 29, 2025
INDIANA – With Halloween fast approaching, children are eager to dress up and head out for trick-or-treating. While getting candy is the goal, the Indiana State Police Bloomington and Jasper Posts ...
Bedford man charged with battery and intimidation after allegedly assaulting juveniles at party
October 29, 2025
BEDFORD – A Lawrence County man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly battered a minor and engaged in verbal threats while intoxicated at a party with juveniles in Bedford on Sunday....
Police Log: October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents: October 28 1:10 a.m. Report of a suspicious person in the 1000 block of Becky Skillman Way at the Hampton Inn 2:16 a.m. An alarm sounded at Rural King o...
Tortoises taken from Indianapolis Zoo found safe in Madison County Park
October 29, 2025
PENDLETON – The Egyptian and Northern Spider tortoises taken from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month were found safe and uninjured this afternoon in Falls Park, in the Madison County city ...
Study reveals Indiana’s favorite pumpkin treats: Pie dominates the fall menu
October 29, 2025
INDIANA — As autumn reaches its peak, a new study has revealed the pumpkin products that Hoosiers crave most, with pumpkin pie claiming the top spot by a significant margin. Experts at QR Cod...
Indiana FFA students competing at the National FFA Convention
October 29, 2025
INDIANA – Indiana will have 100 FFA students competing at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention this week in a variety of Career Development Events and Leadership Development events. “I...
Free tech help available at Stonegate Arts & Education
October 29, 2025
BEDFORD— Residents needing assistance with their personal technology devices are invited to attend a free drop-in session next week at Stonegate Arts & Education. The center is offering a sp...