Brian Scott

I play on the radio from 7 am -1 pm weekdays on 98.9 WYRZ and WYRZ.org. Follow me on twitter @WYRZBrianScott or e-mail me at brian@wyrz.org.

Back To School Safety Tips

It’s that time of year again when parents get excited and students are looking forward to going back to school! The Indiana State Police would like to pass along some safety tips to help make sure that this school year is safe for everyone!  Driving Safety Tips  ALWAYS watch for …

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Young girl killed in boat accident at Monroe Lake

An 8 year old girl was killed yesterday evening when she was struck by the propeller of a boat.   The girl was boating with her father and friends on Monroe Lake. She was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.  She was transported to IU Health Bloomington where she was pronounced …

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Two watercraft collide on Cedar Lake in Lake County

Cedar Lake, IN – Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting an investigation after two personal watercraft (PWC) collided on Cedar Lake near Pine Crest Marina around 3:15 p.m.  Joshua Cambria, age 26, of Chicago, was operating a PWC when he was struck by another PWC operated by his friend, Slawomir Kobylarczyk, …

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Body of Swimmer Recovered in Lake Michigan

The body of a 35 year-old Michigan man has been recovered after an incident in the Lake Michigan swim area of Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton.  At approximately 5:50 p.m. this evening, an Indiana Dunes State Park lifeguard observed a man that appeared to be struggling in the water …

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Sullivan Man Arrested for Battery on an Infant

Sullivan County – Indiana State Police initiated a criminal investigation on May 21, 2019, after a four week old infant was transported by ambulance from the Sullivan County Hospital Emergency room, to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, with significant life threatening injuries.   The investigation revealed that Dalton W. Arnold, age …

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DCS releases child fatality report for state fiscal year 2017

INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2019) – The latest Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) child fatality data highlights the need for more caregiver education on water safety and safe-sleep practices.  The child fatality report reviewed 314 child deaths from state fiscal year 2017. Causes of death varied by county, but among the …

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Town of Brownsburg urges resident’s to not flush wet wipes

The Wastewater Superintendent has reported about recent sewer overflows caused by wet wipes getting flushed down toilets. While many are labeled “flushable”, personal hygiene or cleaning wipes should always go in the trash, not the toilet. They don’t break down like toilet paper does, so they end up clogging your …

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