Local News

-On August 28, 2020, Deputy Chris Bowling responded to the Dollar General in Lexington, Indiana, in reference to an alleged theft.  While enroute, he...

On August 31, 2020, Corporal Johnney Coomer attempted to conduct a traffic stop in rural Scott County.  The driver of the motorcycle refused to stop and...

Inmates booked into the Detention Center within the last 24 hours.   SPRINGER, JEREMIAH Booking #: SCJAIL:2020-000795 Booking Date: 09-01-2020 - 4:15 am Charges: IC 35-44.1-2-9(MA) ~ FAILURE TO APPEAR View Profile >>> COY, JOSHUA Booking...

Inmates booked into the Jail within the last 24 hours.   Vires, Andrew S Booking #: 104219 Release Date: 09-01-2020 - 4:53 am Booking Date: 09-01-2020 - 12:25 am Charges: 9-30-5-2(a) (1162) MOTOR VEHICLE- OPERATING...

August 28 City of Salem Police  Angela N. Washburn, 29, Pekin Operating Motor Vehicle While License Suspended or Revoked Washington County Sheriff's Department Timothy Joe Robinson, 28, Salem ...

Salem's 4th District Council member Gail Napier and her daughter were arrested on drug charges early Tuesday, Sept. 1 after police were called to...

A 72-year-old Hardinsburg man was pronounced dead at the scene after a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on US 150.  The Washington County Sheriff's Department, fire...

Indiana University’s COVID-19 mitigation testing has detected an alarming increase of positive tests within Greek, Evans Scholars, and Christian Student Fellowship house at IU...

East Washington School Corporation Superintendent Dennis Stockdale reported on the school's social media site that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This new positive...

Melba "June" Kinney, 85, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the Salem Crossing Nursing Home in Salem, Indiana.  She was...