New facility will revitalize abandoned building, centralize community support from 200+ non-profits for those in need

SHELBYVILLE— Local and regional leaders in the Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) region today announced the allocation of READI 2.0 funding to support the development of…

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61 Indiana youth serving organizations awarded more than $800K in grant funds

INDIANA—The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to 61 Indiana youth-serving organizations through the Youth Worker Well-Being Project.  The second round…

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Former bank employee arrested for stealing more than $80,000

CROTHERSVILLE — A rural Crothersville woman has been charged with theft after stealing from her employer, The Peoples Bank. Kayla N. Applegate, 33, is accused…

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Changes to Monroe County’s monthly outdoor warning sirens test are made

MONROE CO. –The Monroe County Emergency Management Office will discontinue the 7:00 p.m. test for the monthly siren test held on the first Friday of…

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Mitchell man gives false identity to police, flees scene and is arrested

MITCHELL – On Wednesday, October 30, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Mitchell Police Officer Tanner Gray responded to the 2000 block of State Road 37 after a…

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Woman arrested on multiple charges following early morning traffic stop

BEDFORD—A French Lick woman was arrested early Thursday morning after Bedford Police observed suspicious driving behavior, which led to multiple criminal charges. According to a…

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Chase Briscoe gears up for the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville

MARTINSVILLE, VA. – As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway for the Xfinity 500 on Sunday, November 3, at 2 p.m. EST, all…

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Police Log: November 1, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 31 Incidents – October 31 Accidents – October 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – October 31 Incidents –…

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Judge rules Brittany Medina competent to stand trial for murdering her two children

LAWRENCE CO.— On Thursday, Lawrence County Superior CourtJudge John Plummer III determined that Brittany Medina is competent to stand trial. Medina faces two counts of…

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Bullet strikes vehicle passenger on I-465

INDIANAPOLIS – A woman was injured when a bullet came through the windshield of the car she was riding in and struck her in the face….

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