Families in the Metropolitan School District of Shakamak School Corporation are invited to kick off the new school year at a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 1. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pizza Villa and Main Street Salon in Jasonville.

A 60-year-old Linton woman was critically injured Thursday after the SUV she was driving left the roadway and overturned on State Road 45, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces lane closures for I-69 in Greene County. Beginning on or around Friday, July 31, crews will begin lane closures on I-69 near Bloomfield. These lane closures will occur in both directions of travel between U.S. 231 and State Road 45 over Black Ankle Creek.

Lane closures will allow for bridge deck overlay work, new approaches, and other repairs to be done. One lane of travel in both directions will remain open through the work zone. This work is expected to last through the end of November, depending on the weather. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is now using the new Flock Transparency Portal, a tool designed to give the public greater insight into how the department's license plate reader technology is used to enhance public safety and assist in criminal investigations.

Two people were arrested July 29 following a domestic disturbance investigation by the Bloomfield Police Department, with additional charges possible as the investigation continues.

Two people were arrested Monday, July 27, in connection with vandalism discovered at the Linton-Stockton High School football field.

A Vincennes man was arrested Friday night after a motorist reported a vehicle swerving across the center line, leading officers to investigate an alleged impaired driver.

The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 54 in Sullivan and Greene County. Beginning on or around Monday, August 3, crews will begin a road closure on State Road 54 between Sullivan and Dugger. This closure will occur between U.S. 41 and State Road 59.

This road closure will allow for a chip and seal road maintenance project. Work is expected to take two weeks to complete. Local traffic will retain access during this project. Local traffic will be controlled by a flagger. INDOT reminds drivers to slow down, use extra caution, and avoid distractions when traveling in and near work zones.

A Terre Haute woman was arrested Thursday on charges alleging she participated in the theft of more than $1,100 in merchandise from the Linton Walmart and later provided false information to police.

A 63-year-old Worthington woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police allege she battered a male individual, prevented him from leaving their home and later drove while intoxicated.

A Greene County man is scheduled to appear in Greene Superior Court on July 27 for an initial hearing on four operating while intoxicated charges, including a Level 6 felony alleging he endangered three children who were passengers in his vehicle while driving under the influence.

A 25-year-old Terre Haute woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say she stole more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Walmart before fleeing the scene and later admitting to possessing methamphetamine and psilocybin mushrooms.

The Lyons Town Marshal is reminding residents of their responsibility to keep their dogs properly restrained after noticing an increase in dogs roaming freely throughout town.

A Odon man was arrested early July 18 after an Indiana State Police trooper allegedly observed him speeding through a construction zone on Interstate 69 before failing to stop at the end of an exit ramp.

Residents are invited to attend a drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry on Monday, July 20, at Linton Humphreys Park, where free food distribution and health screenings will be available.