Public Safety
Owen County EMS mourns the loss of paramedic who died in the line of duty
OWEN CO. – Owen County EMS paramedic Brandon Staley, passed away in the line of duty while caring for patients en route to the hospital….
August 9, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 8 6:09 a.m. Jayden Kline, 22, Mitchell, public intoxication, resisting arrest Arrests – August 6 2:40 p.m. Alicia Godsey,…
August 6, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 5 9:59 a.m. Damon Norman, 21, Bedford, wanted on a warrant for petition to revoke 2:50 p.m. Daniel Holt,…
Gov. Holcomb announces $1.3 million in additional funding to distribute life-saving naloxone
INDIANA – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration today announced the state will fund a $1.3 million distribution of…
August 5, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 4 10:48 a.m. Stormi Mitchell, 43, Bedford, wanted on a warrant for petition to revoke 4:33 p.m. Kyle Stewart,…
An uptick in COVID-19 cases spurs renewal of indoor mask mandate in Monroe County
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Sharp, and the Health Board issued a health order and regulation that requires all people in…
Monroe County Commissioners issue mask mandate
BLOOMINGTON – This morning, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners issued a mask mandate stating masks will be required to be worn in all public…
August 4, 2021
Bedford Police Department Arrests – August 3 5:21 p.m. Ryan Hensley, 39, Mitchell, interference with custody, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct 9:30 p.m. Kenneth Chenault, 24,…
NLCS students return to school today, police remind motorists to stay focused
BEDFORD – As the summer break comes to an end, students across southern Indiana and at North Lawrence Community School are returning to school today….
Nationwide Emergency Alert System test scheduled for August 11
UNDATED – Next week is the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). After skipping last year’s annual test due to the pandemic, FEMA…