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Nashville man killed in head-on, wrong-way crash on I-69 North of Bloomington
October 27, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — A Nashville man died Saturday morning after his vehicle collided head-on with a truck while he was driving the wrong way on I-69 north of Bloomington. Indiana State Police (ISP) re...
Traffic stop yields firearm, multiple drugs, and felony charges for Oaktown man
October 27, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — An Oaktown man was arrested and faces numerous felony charges, including drug dealing and illegal firearm possession, following a traffic stop on a vehicle with a stolen license plate...
Vehicle pursuit ends in arrest of Fort Wayne man on active warrants
October 27, 2025
FORT WAYNE — A routine traffic stop Friday night escalated into a short pursuit, resulting in the arrest of a Fort Wayne man who had two active felony warrants. On Friday, October 24th, just bef...
Police Log: October 26, 2025
October 26, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 25 12:15 a.m. Report of a fight in the 2000 block of Ted Jones Drive 2:11 a.m. Officers were out with a person at 25th Street and Mitchel...
BNL’s Voigtschild advances to state finals
October 25, 2025
BNL’s Paige Voigtschild advanced to the IHSAA state finals during Saturday’s regional race. EVANSVILLE – Bedford North Lawrence’s Paige Voigtschild advanced to the IHSAA state champions...
Police log: October 25, 2025
October 25, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests- October 24 7:04 p.m. Kenneth Arthur, 47, Bedford, Domestic battery Incidents- October 24 2:59 a.m. Alarm sounding in the 3000 block of Mitchell Road ...
Serious Stars earn first-class upgrade with 50-0 victory over Jennings County in sectional opener
October 25, 2025
NORTH VERNON – BNL’s Brody Horton bolts through a huge hole in the defense. Horton ran for 124 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Stars crushed Jennings County 50-0 in the sectional open...
White River Humane Society seeks volunteer drivers to help animals reach care
October 24, 2025
BEDFORD — The White River Humane Society is seeking volunteer drivers to transport shelter animals to veterinary appointments and to partner rescues. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, ho...
Property transfers: October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
Filed October 23: Greg Day as Sheriff of Lawrence County to Murphy Partners,192 Williams Silverville Road, Williams 47470, $63,101. Greg Day as Sheriff of Lawrence County to Ross Murphy, 635 S...
City of Bedford announces office closures and schedule changes for the Veteran’s Day holiday
October 24, 2025
BEDFORD – All City of Bedford Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. TASC buses will not be running. All Tuesday trash routes will ...