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Bono Man Dies In Burning Trailer

Last updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

(BONO) - A Lawrence County man has been found dead in his burning trailer.

Lawrence County Judge Found Dead In Home

Last updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Lawrence County circuit judge is found dead in his home last night by Bedford police.

IU Student Turns Self In From EconoLodge Shooting

Last updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University student turned himself in in connection with the shooting at the EconoLodge on North Walnut Street in Bloomington that sent one man to the hospital.

Have Pumpkin, Will Launch!

Last updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Today is Halloween, which means kids, candy, costumes and jack-o-lanterns. But what to do with those pumpkins come tomorrow?

Bloomington, Richmond Still Waiting To Hold 2008 Debate

Last updated on Wednesday, October 31, 2007

(ARLINGTON, VA.) - Richmond and Bloomington will have to wait two more weeks to find out if they’ll host a presidential or vice-presidential debate next year.

Man Checks On Friend's Plight, Gets Arrested

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was arrested last night for public intoxication after checking to see what his buddy was being confronted by police about.

Accident Injures 4 Near Mitchell

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(MITCHELL) - Four people were injured in an accident on Route 37 near Mitchell.

Bedford Man Dodges Deer, Flips Truck

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(MITCHELL) - A Bedford man and his passenger are injured after trying to avoid hitting a deer.

IU Journalism Student Murdered

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana University School of Journalism is mourning the loss of a student who was murdered at a Marion, Indiana restaurant.

2 Bedford Buildings Vandalized

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Two Bedford organizations are wondering, what on Earth are “chizzlers”?

Perry County Couple Charged With Growing Marijuana

Last updated on Tuesday, October 30, 2007

(BRISTOW) - An older Perry County couple has been arrested on charges relating to a marijuana cultivating operation in Bristow.

Paperwork Error Could Lessen Charges Against Bus Driver

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(BROWNSTOWN) - A paperwork error by a prosecutor may mean lesser charges against a school bus driver accused of being drunk while transporting 13 high school cheerleaders and their coach.

Johnny Hall-Mar Taken For More Than $2,000 In Cigarettes

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(BEDFORD) - The Johnny Hall-Mar station was knocked over at around 5:00 this morning, with thieves grabbing almost 70 cartons of cigarettes.

FBI: Crime In Bloomington On The Rise

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reported a rise in crime in Bloomington and Monroe County.

3 Hurt In Accident In Front Of BRMC

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(BEDFORD) - An accident in front of the Bedford Regional Medical Center led to the injury of 3 people.

Orange County Accidents Up Along With Traffic

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(PAOLI) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is reporting an increase in traffic accidents of more than 30%.

IUPD Looking For "Log" Muggers

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police are searching for a pair of suspects in a mugging that occurred near the Read Center residence hall on campus.

State Police Catch 3 Meth Dealers, 5 Pounds Of Meth

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(JASPER) - State police in Jasper pounded the pavement and came up with 3 alleged meth dealers and more than 5 pounds of crystal meth.

Don't Let Your Old Calendar Fool You

Last updated on Monday, October 29, 2007

(UNDATED) - Check your calendar but don’t believe it. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 4, not this weekend, as many calendars may say.

Copper Wire Stolen From Business

Last updated on Saturday, October 27, 2007

(MARTINSVILLE) - Morgan County law enforcement officers are looking for the thieves who got away with 56-thousand dollars worth of copper wire.

Thief Picks Up ATM, Tosses Inside Truck

Last updated on Saturday, October 27, 2007

(ELLETTSVILLE) - Ellettsville police are looking for a strong, greedy thief.

IU Law Professor Ranks High In Data Security

Last updated on Saturday, October 27, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - One of America’s foremost privacy advisers is right here in Indiana.

Bloomington Man Allegedly Caught Stealing From Ambulance

Last updated on Friday, October 26, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have arrested one man for stealing items from an ambulance.

Bedford Nurse Pleads Guilty To Drug, Fraud Charges

Last updated on Friday, October 26, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford nurse pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance and Medicaid fraud after she was found to have kept patients’ Medicaid information to obtain drugs for personal use.

MRSA Discovery Concerns Residents In Mitchell, Bedford

Last updated on Friday, October 26, 2007

(MITCHELL) - The case of MRSA found in Mitchell schools has got a number of people in Mitchell and Bedford concerned.

FBI Offers $5,000 Reward In Brazil School Shooting

Last updated on Friday, October 26, 2007

(BRAZIL) - The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward to catch the person who fired at least three shots at a Brazil elementary school last week.

New Washington Farm Rebuilds Herd

Last updated on Friday, October 26, 2007

(NEW WASHINGTON) - A Southern Indiana couple whose cattle herd was wiped out by a deadly reaction to soybeans is starting over with three pregnant black angus heifers donated by Kentucky farmers.

MRSA Bacteria Found In Mitchell Schools

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(MITCHELL) - Mitchell Community Schools has reported several possible cases of the hyperactive strain of staph called “MRSA.”

Mitchell Man Seriously Injured In Head-On Wreck

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell man was injured in a head-on wreck on Cassidy Lane and transported to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

"Mr. Cantwell" To Speak At IU Auditorium Nov. 6

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - An actor, comedian and politician will be arriving in one package to the IU Auditorium November 6th.

IU Professor Testifies In Attorney General Confirmation

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - An Indiana University law professor has testified in the confirmation hearing of Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey.

Columbus Officers Honored For Car Fire Rescue

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - Four Columbus police officers are being honored for their heroism for pulling crash victims from a burning sport utility vehicle.

Web Gurus Get Meeting With Dalai Lama

Last updated on Thursday, October 25, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Chris Deutsch and Rob Foster, the two guys behind iliveinspired.com got their meeting with the Dalai Lama Wednesday.

WBIW To Broadcast Mayoral Forum At 5:00PM Wed Night

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

WBIW 1340 AM will broadcast the mayoral forum at the Bedford Noon Lions’ Club at 5:00PM tonight.

Bloomington Men Caught Impersonating Officers

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two Bloomington residents, including one IU employee, were arrested last night for impersonating Indiana University Police Department officers.

Springville Man Dodges Head-On Collision, Hits Tree

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Springville man was injured after another vehicle nearly ran headlong into his car.

Classic Muscle Car Torched, Interstate Snarled By Smoke

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(JACKSON COUNTY) - A classic muscle car caught fire and blocked all but one lane of Interstate 65 in Jackson County yesterday.

Steele: Daniels Should Be Commended For Tax Plan

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Republican State Senator Brent Steele has come out in favor of the property tax plan proposed by Hoosier Governor Mitch Daniels.

State Police Investigate Shooting At Brazil Grade School

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(BRAZIL, IN) - State police say at least three gunshots were fired last week at a western Indiana elementary school.

Dalai Lama Touched By St. Paul's Service

Last updated on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Tibet’s 14th Dalai Lama says an interfaith prayer service Tuesday at Bloomington’s Saint Paul Catholic Center really touched his heart.

Dalai Lama Kicks Off Visit To Bloomington Today

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet begins his six-day visit to Bloomington today, kicking it off with an interfaith service held at St. Paul’s Catholic Center on 17th Street.

Moped Driver Hits Car, Tries To Push Scooter Away

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was arrested after he allegedly ran his moped into another vehicle while drunk and tried to get away.

Widow Pleased Charges Brought Against Suspected Killer

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - The widow of a Monroe County jail officer fatally shot more than two years ago say she’s relieved a suspect has finally been charged in the case.

Dubois Man Nailed Due To Friend's Bad Driving

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a Dubois, Indiana man on a number of charges after his friend got pulled over for driving erratically while on his cell phone.

Young Woman Rolls Car, Injures Herself, Passenger

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(BEDFORD) - An 18-year-old French Lick woman, whose license is reportedly suspended, ran her car off the road injuring herself and her passenger.

Mitchell Woman Drives Into Someone Else's Garage

Last updated on Tuesday, October 23, 2007

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell woman lost control of her vehicle and ran it into a garage.

Local Governments Receive "Major Moves" Funding

Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2007

(UNDATED) - Indiana municipalities received their second disbursement of “Major Moves” funding, which will be used by Lawrence and Orange County and local governments primarily for infrastructure projects.

Troopers Arrest Man Wanted On Drug Charges In 3 Counties

Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2007

(INDIANAPOLIS) - State police from both Seymour and Indianapolis released a report Saturday saying they arrested a man in Indianapolis for warrants outstanding in Jennings, Scott and Shelby Counties.

Bloomington Hospital Wins Consumer Award

Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital was awarded with the Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Center.

Judge: Sniper's Statements Not Admissible In Court

Last updated on Monday, October 22, 2007

(BROWNSTOWN) - The judge presiding over the Interstate-65 sniper case in Jackson County has ruled several statements made by the alleged shooter are inadmissible in court.

BNL Falls, Mitchell Advances In Sectional Action

Last updated on Saturday, October 20, 2007

(UNDATED) - The Bedford North Lawrence Stars traveled to Jeffersonville Friday night and fell to the Red Devils, 0-14. The Mitchell Bluejackets, on the other hand, advanced in a close game with Eastern Greene, 20-16.

Bloomfield Schools Get 2 More Scares In 2 Days

Last updated on Friday, October 19, 2007

(BLOOMFIELD) - The Bloomfield Schools are in the news again for more violent troubles, this time twice in 2 days.

Sneed Pleads Not Guilty, Police Identify Potential Target

Last updated on Friday, October 19, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana law student Jesse Sneed, who shut down a section of Bloomington on Tuesday when he allegedly fired his assault rifles off his balcony, has pleaded not guilty to criminal recklessness charges yesterday.

Dylan, Costello Set To Rock IU Assembly Hall

Last updated on Friday, October 19, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Rock legends Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan are set to rock the IU Assembly Hall tonight, making it the first concert hosted at the venue since John Mellencamp played there almost 5 years ago.

Murder Warrant Served On Man Already Serving Time

Last updated on Friday, October 19, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police detectives from the Bloomington district have served a murder warrant from Monroe County Circuit Court for an Indianapolis native in a 2005 slaying.

McRobbie Inaugurated As IU President

Last updated on Friday, October 19, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Michael McRobbie was officially inaugurated as Indiana University’s 18th president Thursday, following his first hundred days in office.

4 Arrested From Fight Over Traffic

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Four people, including 2 minors, were arrested last night for a fight that resulted from a traffic argument.

Bedford Police: Shoplifting Reports On The Rise

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police public information officer Major Dennis Parsley has told WBIW News there is a marked increase in shoplifting lately.

Lawrence County Clerk Announces Poll Worker Training

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Clerk Julie Blackwell Chase has announced training for poll workers will take place this coming Monday.

USDA Calls Off Hoosier national Forest Fire Ban

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BEDFORD) - The US Department of Agriculture has called off a ban on campfires in the Hoosier National Forest.

IU Announces Route, Plan For Homecoming Parade

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University and the Bloomington police have announced the route and traffic management plans for the homecoming parade on Friday the 19th.

2 Nailed For Family Dollar Theft In 1 Day

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BEDFORD) - The Family Dollar store on 16th Street in Bedford has been having a busy time with shoplifters lately.

Coroner Releases Additional Info On Jasper Murder/Suicide

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(JASPER) - The Dubois County coroner has released additional information, related to the alleged murder/suicide, which was discovered Monday in Jasper.

Dalai Lami To Visit Bloomington Next Week

Last updated on Thursday, October 18, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - While the Dalai Lama is currently a guest of The White House, The Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington considers his visit next week to be a homecoming.

Accused Molester Shoots Himself During Arrest Attempt

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(FORT WAYNE) - Allen County sheriff’s deputies say a child molesting suspect killed himself as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his home.

More Details Released In Jasper Murder/Suicide

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(JASPER) - The Dubois County coroner has released additional information, related to the alleged murder/suicide, which was discovered Monday in Jasper.

IU To Inaugurate McRobbie Tomorrow Afternoon

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University will officially inaugurate Michael McRobbie as its 18th president tomorrow afternoon.

Loogootee Man Nailed For Second OWI

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(LOOGOOTEE) - Indiana state police Jasper arrested a Loogootee man for his apparent second round of drunk driving.

Wave-Through Causes Accident Injuring 1

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(BEDFORD) - An Oolitic woman was injured in a wreck that resulted from a communication error.

2 Car Wreck Injures Drivers, Causes Small Car Fire

Last updated on Wednesday, October 17, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Two people were injured after a wreck started a vehicle fire near 6th and J Streets in Bedford Monday afternoon.

Bloomington Police Identify Man In Shooting Standoff

Last updated on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have identified the man accused of discharging an assault rifle from his 2nd story apartment balcony.

Bloomington Police Quarantine Area Near 2nd And Patterson

Last updated on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Bloomington police have the area around 2nd Street and Patterson Drive shut down.

State Police Shut Down Pot Garden Near Columbus

Last updated on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - The Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team nailed one man in Columbus for growing marijuana.

2 Men Arrested In Thwarted Burglary Attempt

Last updated on Tuesday, October 16, 2007

(NORTH VERNON) - State police Seymour and the Seymour police department reacted to a tip of men coming from Scottsburg to burglarize the Southern Indiana Recycling Center in North Vernon.

Columbus Murder Suspect Faces Trial

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - Murder suspect Undray Knighten is scheduled to go to trial tomorrow, more than fours years after he was arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend.

Driver Reports In Alleged Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(BEDFORD) - An update on a pedestrian hit and run story first reported by WBIW News.

NSWC Crane Gets $7 Million In Funding Passed

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Hoosier Senators Evan Bayh and Dick Lugar helped secure $7 million in research and technology funding for the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana.

State Police Arrest 4 On Drug Charges In Washington

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(WASHINGTON) - Indiana state police nailed 4 people in Washington for drug related charges that involved one juvenile.

GM Powertrain Says PCB Clean Up On Schedule

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(BEDFORD) - GM Powertrain in Bedford has announced their clean up of hazardous PCBs is proceeding on schedule.

Man Helps Man Load TV, Then Attempts To Steal It

Last updated on Monday, October 15, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A man accused of stalking an elderly man and attempting to rob him in his home also is suspected of stealing prescription medication from at least seven Bartholomew County homes.

Lehigh Announces Plant Expansion Valued At $400 Million

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

Lehigh Cement announced its expansion plans in Mitchell, IN shortly after noon on Friday.

Columbus Man To Serve Time For Animal Neglect

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A Bartholomew County man will spend a year in jail and 20 more years on probation after being convicted of horse neglect.

City Take-Home Cars Under Debate

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Following a move by Indianapolis city officials to eliminate the use of take-home cars by city employees, Bedford may consider something similar.

Former Emergency Management Director Under The Microscope

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(NASHVILLE) - State auditors want Brown County’s former emergency management director to pay for 35-thousand dollars in missing equipment.

Bloomington Woman's Arm Severed By Train Impact

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman is in critical condition after being run over by a train.

State Police Shut Down 3 Orange County Meth Labs

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(LEIPSIC) - Orange County sheriffs and Indiana state police took down 3 methamphetamine labs in Leipsic yesterday.

Dubois County Dragnet Grabs 19, 5 Still Wanted

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(DUBOIS COUNTY) - Law enforcement agencies in Dubois County cleaned house after a year long investigation into drug violations.

State Police Make Quick Arrest In Corydon Bank Robbery

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(CORYDON) - Indiana state police made an arrest quickly after the Community First Bank in Corydon was robbed.

Lehigh To Make Expansion Announcement

Last updated on Friday, October 12, 2007

(MITCHELL) - Residents and officials in Mitchell, and even Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, are gearing up for a major expansion announcement from Lehigh Cement.

Columbus Mother Hits Daughter With Metal Rod

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus woman is accused of hitting her daughter in the face with a metal rod.

Thousands Flock To French Lick Casino

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(FRENCH LICK) - September was a busy month for the French Lick Casino.

USDA Bans Campfires In Hoosier National Forest

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(BEDFORD) - The United States Department of Agriculture has decided to initiate a ban on all campfires, and to restrict smoking, in the Hoosier National Forest.

Pedestrian Gets Struck By Vehicle, Yelled At

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was hit yesterday evening while crossing O Street.

Semi Takes Pipe In Grille, Backup Causes 2nd Accident

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A semi rear ended a single-axle flatbed truck on northbound State Road 37 just past Old 37, sending one of the steel pipes from the flatbed through the semi’s grille.

Bedford, Lawrence County See Jump In Unemployment

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Unemployment is going up in Lawrence County.

State Police Find Tank Gun Simulator In Orleans

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(ORLEANS) - An Orleans man is being investigated for illegal possession of a destructive device. The device in question? A Hoffman M21 tank gunfire simulator.

Lanesville Man Suffers Severe Head Laceration From ATV Wreck

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(NEW ALBANY) - Indiana conservation officers in New Albany are investigating an ATV accident that left one man with severe head injuries.

Mysterious Cattle Death No Danger To Other Animals

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(JASPER) - Whatever killed 12 cows on a New Washington farm is no danger to other farm animals.

Rokita Speaks In Bedford, Endorses Williams

Last updated on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita made an appearance before the Bedford Kiwanis club early yesterday afternoon to discuss changes in Indiana electoral procedure, and also made a separate official endorsement in the Bedford mayoral race.

IU Kelley School Of Business Edges Out Harvard For Honors

Last updated on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s Kelley School of Cusiness just had their MBA program ranked number 1 by the Princeton Review for having the best classroom experience.

Tennessee Trucker Caught Without Pants

Last updated on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

(SEYMOUR) - State police Seymour discovered a Tennessee truck driver driving along the road…partially nude.

Bloomington Hospital Gears Up With Flu Shots

Last updated on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital is gearing up for flu season by getting ready to offer flu vaccines.

Columbus Teen Dies, 1 Injured In Moped Crash

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus teenager has died in a moped crash.

Today Last Day To Register To Vote

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Today is the day for everyone who wants to participate in the November elections to get their registration in!

18-Year-Old Dies In 1 Car Wreck

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(HUNTINGBURG) - An 18-year-old Huntingburg man is killed after launching his car off the roadway and hitting a tree.

Birdseye Man Dies In Head-On Crash With Semi

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(CRAWFORD COUNTY) - An elderly Birdseye man was killed after driving his Caprice east in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Crawford County.

Kentucky Man Causes Armed Stand-Off In Rockport

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(ROCKPORT) - State police successfully ended an armed stand-off in Rockport, Indiana yesterday afternoon that involved a Cloverport, Kentucky man.

Bloomington Hospital Certified As Primary Stroke Center

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Joint Commission.

93% Of Visteon Workers Approve Closure Deal

Last updated on Tuesday, October 09, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Phyllis Gassaway, head of the IUE-CWA Local 907 has told WBIW News about the details of the closure agreement voted on by union members Yesterday.

5 Year Old Run Over Chasing Ball Behind Truck

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A 5-year-old was run over by yesterday afternoon after chasing his ball behind a pickup truck.

Will GM Stay In Bedford? Reply Hazy

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(DETROIT) - As further details of the tentative labor agreement between GM and the United Auto Workers emerge, the future of the Bedford Powertrain plant looks a little less glossy.

Mitchell Man Reports Back Porch Taken

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell man called police, and reported his porch had gone missing.

SUV-Horse Collision Kills Man And Animal

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(WORTHINGTON) - A southern Indiana man is dead following an accident with a horse Sunday night.

Woman Injured In Wreck By Yielding To Emergency Vehicle

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(WASHINGTON) - An accident in Washington, Indiana was caused by traffic ducking an emergency vehicle, and leaves one woman injured.

State Police Find Man Barricaded In Home Dead

Last updated on Monday, October 08, 2007

(AUSTIN) - Indiana state police were tasked with extracting an armed man barricaded in his Austin home Friday evening.

2 Accidents, 2 Counties, 1 Man, 1 Night

Last updated on Friday, October 05, 2007

(BEDFORD) - A Heltonville man is in custody after causing 2 accidents in 2 counties.

2 Men Attack Bouncer With Skateboards

Last updated on Friday, October 05, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two men were arrested in Bloomington last night for hitting a bouncer and another man…with their skateboards.

Officials Clear Up Surgery Center Confusion

Last updated on Friday, October 05, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - To avoid any confusion, officials want to stress that the Southern Indiana Surgery Center is not the Bloomington Surgery Center and is not involved in any way with patient testing being offered at the Bloomington Surgery Center.

Visteon, IUE-CWA Reach Tentative Closure Agreement

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Bill Black from the IUE-CWA Union local 907 has announced a tentative agreement has been reached between the union and Visteon Systems, LLC regarding the closure of the Bedford plant.

Couple Arrested After Fight, Theft At Wal-Mart

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police responded to a call of a fight at the Wal-Mart late last night.

BPD Catches Man With Meth Outside Goodwill

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Officers caught a man looking through the dumpsters outside the Goodwill store early this morning who turned out to allegedly be on drugs.

Indy Man Caught In Mitchell Armed Robbery

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(MITCHELL) - A 23-year-old Indianapolis man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Mitchell.

Harrison County Man Faces 2 Counts Of Rape

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(CORYDON) - Indiana State Police Sellersburg arrested a Harrison County man on 2 counts of rape.

State Police: Look Out For Deer In The Road

Last updated on Thursday, October 04, 2007

(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police in Jasper want to remind everyone it’s deer season. No, not deer hunting season, deer accident season.

Police Say Couple Planned To Sell Boy For Drugs And Money

Last updated on Wednesday, October 03, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man connected to an alleged plot to sell a child for drugs and money is awaiting trial, while a woman involved in the plan has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Free Testing Offered After Possible Infection Outbreak

Last updated on Wednesday, October 03, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - Free testing is being offered to more than 1800 patients who may have been infected with a disease while undergoing surgery between 2004 and 2006 at the Bloomington Surgery Center.

Bedford Chamber Hosts Candidate Meet And Greet

Last updated on Wednesday, October 03, 2007

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding a “Meet and Greet Your Candidate Night” on Tuesday, October 16th.

Copper Theft On The Rise In Orange County

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(FRENCH LICK) - Orange County authorities have noticed a dramatic increase over the last year in the theft of copper.

Accident Snags SR-37, Blocks US-50

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County sheriffs have released the report on the major accident that had US-50 blocked yesterday morning.

Bedford Burglar Gets Away Once, But Not Twice

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(BEDFORD) - One man was arrested for a number of charges stemming from a burglary that occurred around 7:00PM last night.

Dalai Lama To Speak At IU Bloomington

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will be in Bloomington October 27th for a speech on compassion.

Man Severely Injured After Rolling ATV

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(ENGLISH) - Indiana conservation officers are investigating an ATV crash in southern Orange County that injured a 44-year-old man.

2 Women Injured In Orleans Wreck

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(ORLEANS) - A 2-car wreck in Orleans sent 2 young women to the hospital.

4-H Fairgrounds Opens For Storage

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(PAOLI) - The Orange County 4-H Fairgrounds will open for storage business November 3rd.

McArdle Stabbing Death Hearing Continues

Last updated on Tuesday, October 02, 2007

(BLOOMINGTON) - A sentencing hearing will continue today for a man convicted in a stabbing death.

John Myers Appealing Murder Conviction

Last updated on Monday, October 01, 2007

(MARTINSVILLE) - The man found guilty of killing Indiana University student Jill Behrman is appealing his conviction, saying the jury misbehaved and pretrial publicity tainted the trial.

Woman Killed, 5 Others Injured In Auto Collision

Last updated on Monday, October 01, 2007

(HOLTON) - A Columbus woman is dead and five others were hurt in a two-vehicle accident on US 50 in Holton.

Couple Caught Going Wrong Way On SR-37, US-50

Last updated on Monday, October 01, 2007

(BEDFORD) - Two people were arrested on alcohol related charges this morning after driving the wrong way on 2 different highways.

Needmore Babysitter Charged With Battery Of 5-Month-Old

Last updated on Monday, October 01, 2007

(NEEDMORE) - A Needmore babysitter is charged with misdemeanor battery after she allegedly got too rough with a 5-month-old baby she was working with at her day care.

Loogootee Man Arrested, Allegedly Hits Officer

Last updated on Monday, October 01, 2007

(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee man has been arrested on a number of charges, including getting into an altercation with a state trooper, late Friday night.


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