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A firefighter was fatally shot and an officer was injured when a stranded motorist they stopped to help opened fire, Indiana State Police said. The motorist, identified as Justin Moore of Owensboro, Kentucky, also died after he was shot by the officer. The incident unfolded shortly before 9:30 p.m. Monday...

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — Multiple counties and cities across Indiana have been affected by storm damage overnight. This includes Edinburg, Franklin, Bedford, and Bartholomew County. Bartholomew County was hit by an intense storm. Police are responding to several weather-related calls. Several homes and trailer parks were affected in...

Genevieve (Jenny) Flinn, 102, of Bedford, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Garden Villa Nursing and Rehab in Bedford. Born in Jackson County to George and Janie (Butler) Hughes, she married Charlie Flinn on November 26, 1938, and he preceded her in death on November 9, 1992.

A Good Samaritan was fatally shot by a stranded motorist after he pulled over to assist him. Zachary Holly, a reserve officer from the Palmyra Police Department in Indiana, initially responded to assist the driver who allegedly ran out of gas and parked his car on the side of the road around 9:30 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from the Indiana State Police.

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested on drug charges on Thursday after a Bedford Police officer stopped a vehicle on 5th Street, west of the intersection of X Street. Damon Norman, 22, was arrested on charges of possession of meth, unlawful possession of a syringe, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nathanael McDonald said he knew 31-year-old Justin Moore of Cecilia for more than 15 years. The two met each other working on farms in the area, and their friendship grew over the years. McDonald said he spent many Thanksgivings with Moore. The friendship extended to Moore helped him during a...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People holding American flags and pictures lined the streets of Corydon, Indiana, on Saturday, as the community paid respects to a volunteer firefighter killed in the line of duty. Jacob Tyler McClanahan, 24, of Corydon, volunteered for the Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire...

Richard Wayne Beavers, 66, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born July 22, 1955, in Bedford. He was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (White) Beavers. Richard was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School and worked at Long John Silvers. He attended The Body of Christ Church.

Franco Galvan Martinez, 53, was suspended by a harness when he inadvertently disturbed a hive and the bees swarmed, a family spokesperson said. He remained suspended in a harness during the attack.

BEDFORD – Tyler Bellush had no choice. With that family name, and history, he was destined to play golf, following in the footsteps of his father, uncle and aunt at Bedford North Lawrence. Now he’s made a name for himself, adding to the legacy. BNL’s quiet freshman, slight...

Scottsburg Varsity Warriors defeated Evansville Christian Varsity Eagles 5-0 on Saturday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Garret McClellan induced a groundout from Darren Beaver to finish off the game. Scottsburg Varsity Warriors got things started in the first inning. David Edwards doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring...

BEDFORD – The 23rd annual Great U.S. 50 Yard Sale is taking place through the remainder of the weekend, with locations here locally in Bedford for all to join in. From its start in 2000 to support local tourism, the sale has grown to a large annual event with participation in Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland, according to a news release from founder Tom Taylor.

After quite the performance last week, Orleans utilityman Bryce Berning is receiving recognition. The junior continued his hot season at the plate, going 7-12 across four games with a double, two home runs and five runs batted in to his name. Impressively, he hit both home runs against Class 1A...

An Indiana fireman was fatally shot earlier this week after attempting to help a motorist in southern Palmyra, Ind. Indiana State Police reported on Wednesday that, according to investigators, Kentucky resident Justin Moore had been driving on an Indiana highway when he pulled over on Monday night and sought help to get gas, having apparently run out.

BEDFORD — The Bedford North Lawrence boys golf so thoroughly enjoyed last season's single-stroke victory over Floyd Central to win the Hoosier Hills Conference championship that the Stars decided it was worth repeating. That's exactly what they did Saturday, only with a bit more cushion by posting a team...

Aynsley Nance and her Senator softball teammates will kick off softball sectionals Monday when they play Christian Academy at Borden. The Lady Musketeers will also play Monday against Clarksville at Mitchell. Salem Lady Lions will face Charlestown on Tuesday night at Corydon. The boys baseball sectional also kicks off this week with Eastern playing Wednesday against Providence at Providence, Salem will play on Thursday against Madison at Madison and West Washington is scheduled to play Friday against Shawe Memorial who is hosting Sectional 62.

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Indiana Firefighter killedSCDN Graphics Department. A driver who ran out of gas shot and killed an Indiana firefighter who stopped to lend a hand. Indiana State Police say pulled to the side of the road on SR 135 just south of Palmyra after he ran out of gas. Moore asked a local resident for help before returning to his vehicle.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Flags in southern Indiana are at half-staff as a funeral and procession is planned Saturday for a volunteer firefighter shot and killed trying to help a stranded motorist earlier this week. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb directed that flags be lowered in Harrison County to honor the...