Loogootee Law Enforcement Weekly Summary (May 19-25)
Monday, May 19th, 202512:26 p.m. – A complainantadvised of a utility pole thathad been broken by a tractorand the line was dangerouslylow at Hart Rd. and SR 550.2:05 p.m. – A caller advisedof a grain truck traveling at anunsafe speed…
More Information on the Severe Weather Tonight
According to the latest information from one of my sources from the Monroe County Emergency Alert System, the National Weather Service on a conference call about the storms coming in tonight, here is what we learned: – Strong damaging winds…
How to Get Real-Time Alerts in Loogootee
This service represents a significant step in enhancing real-time, direct communication within our community. The system will be used to deliver timely alerts regarding urgent matters that could impact residents, including but not limited to: A key feature includes the…
Travis Burkhart Foundation Hosts Baseball Outing on June 7
The LA Dodgers vs StL Cardinals game on June 7, 2025, at 1:15 CST is not just a thrilling baseball match, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause – the Travis Burkhart Foundation. The Travis Burkhart…
Pollinator Walk at West Boggs Park Set for June 26
Nature enthusiasts are invited to West Boggs Park on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. for a free Pollinator Walk hosted by the Daviess-Martin Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA). Guest speaker Olivia Fry of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever…
Lane closure planned for U.S. 231 in Martin County
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a lane closure for U.S. 231 in Martin County. Beginning on or around Wednesday, May 7, crews will begin a lane closure on U.S. 231 in Loogootee. This closure will occur between Church Street…
ACMI announces 16 companies that will operate at munitions campus
BLOOMFIELD, Ind. – The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI) has announced the initial cohort of 16 companies that will make up its munitions campus in Bloomfield. These companies represent a wide range of advanced capabilities and specialties with…
Ready to dig? Duke Energy reminds residents to call 811 before beginning spring digging projects
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – April is National Safe Digging Month, and Duke Energy is recognizing the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step helps protect the nation’s underground utility infrastructure and ensures the safety of both…
Duke Energy prepares for potential severe storms in Indiana, urges customers to be ready
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – Duke Energy is monitoring forecasts and preparing for severe weather that has the potential to produce damaging winds and flooding in its Indiana service territory later today. “A critical part of being safe in severe weather is…