North Lawrence Community Schools Board to Hold Executive Session for training and legal counsel

BEDFORD – The North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) Board of School Trustees has scheduled an executive session for Thursday, May 21, 2026, to focus on…

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Expansion of Heflen Park infrastructure: Background and impact

TAYLORSVILLE – Bartholomew County officials are moving forward with plans to overhaul the aging infrastructure at Heflen Park and Campgrounds, following warnings from the state…

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Gov. Braun praises companies working with Power Up Indiana to turn training into opportunity 

INDIANA – During Indiana Small Business Month, Governor Mike Braun is recognizing companies working with Power Up Indiana, the state’s program that supports those who invest…

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Indiana launches first-of-its-kind initiative to expand cybersecurity education and connect students to college, careers, and military service

INDIANA – Indiana today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to scale high-quality cybersecurity education across K-12 schools, establishing one of the country’s most comprehensive and aligned cybersecurity pathways….

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Washington pair arrested on multiple felony gambling charges

WASHINGTON – Two residents of Washington were taken into custody Tuesday following an investigation by the Indiana State Excise Police into alleged illegal gambling operations….

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Schneck Medical Center opens registration for free “Safe Sitter” summer classes

SEYMOUR – As summer break approaches, Schneck Medical Center is offering local middle schoolers the opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills through its annual Safe…

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Start Your Engines! Win Tickets to the 110th Indianapolis 500 with WBIW and WQRK

BEDFORD – The “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is nearly here, and the roar of the engines is heading straight for the airwaves of Lawrence County….

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CMS releases major data updates on Medicare spending and hospital utilization

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a comprehensive suite of data products this month, offering a fresh look…

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Gov. Braun signs bill to keep cell phone distractions out of Indiana schools

INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana’s school cell phone policies to help students…

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Public hearing set for proposed expansion of Indiana bobcat hunting season

INDIANA — The Indiana Natural Resource Commission has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposal that would significantly increase the number of bobcats allowed…

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