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Bedford's Chief Parsley: Stay Home If You Can

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(BEDFORD) - National Weather Service meteorologists haven’t given us any change in news for this evening’s winter storms.

Police: Thief Caused Monroe County Power Outage

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Authorities say someone attempting to steal copper wire from a power substation caused an outage that left about 2,000 customers in Northern Monroe County without power for nearly 90 minutes.

Winter Storm Warning Issued For Southern Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(UNDATED) - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a winters storm warning. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.

Shoals Man Accused Of Molesting Child For 3 Years

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(ORLEANS) - State Police Jasper and the Orange County Division for Family and Children have concluded the bulk of a child molestation investigation with the arrest of a Shoals man.

IU Hosts "Startup Weekend" For Entrepreneurs In Bloomington

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Ever wonder what it would be like to start your own technology business?

More Charges Filed Against Bloomington "Videographer"

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - More than a dozen additional charges have been filed against a man accused of videotaping men in bathrooms on the Indiana University campus and a Bloomington park.

IRS: E-mails Not From Us

Last updated on Thursday, January 31, 2008

(UNDATED) - If you receive an email from the Internal Revenue Service offering you a quick refund, it’s probably a scam.

North Lawrence Water Authority Lifts Boil Order

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The boil order for North Lawrence Water customers has been cancelled.

Last Nights Storms Take Out Trees, Roofs, And French Lick

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The WBIW listening area is still working its way out of the damage from last nights winds and storms.

Bedford Police Investigating Domestic Battery Case

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are investigating a domestic assault that occurred yesterday morning at Park Place Apartments on 6th Street.

Bedford Police Allegedly Catch Man Stealing At Wal-Mart

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police got a theft call to the Wal-Mart shortly after 9:00 last night.

Last Nights Storms Turn Lights Out On Area

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Last night’s storms knocked out power to more than 55,000 homes in Central and South Central Indiana.

Bedford Salvation Army In Need Of Basic Items

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Salvation Army in Bedford is needing some help in restocking their pantry.

Another Fatal Wreck In Southern Indiana

Last updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - Another fatal wreck claimed the life of a man in Southern Indiana, this time in New Albany.

BPD Catch Man Wanted For Forgery On Unrelated Call

Last updated on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police had a chance run-in with someone they refer to as a regular contact, which ended up closing a forgery case from late last year.

Advisories For Lawrence County And Surrounding Areas

Last updated on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Batton down the hatches and tie down the storm doors, the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the area from 7:00pm this evening going through 7:00am tomorrow morning.

Buyer, Hill Of Different Minds On State Of The Union

Last updated on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

(WASHINGTON, D.C) - The Bedford areas two Congressmen have issued responses to President Bush’s State of the Union address which aired last night.

Minivan-School Bus Accident Claims One

Last updated on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

(CLARK COUNTY) - An accident between a school bus and a minivan in Clark County has claimed the life of one woman yesterday afternoon.

Kelley School Reschedules Chinese Ambassador's Speech

Last updated on Tuesday, January 29, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Chinese Ambassador to America has rescheduled his speech in Indianapolis for Friday February 22nd.

Boil Order For North Lawrence County

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been issued by the North Lawrence Water Authority until further notice for residents along Anderson Lane, Wallner Quarry Road and Mount Pleasant Road.

Suspected "Puppy Mill" Dismantled In Mitchell

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(MITCHELL) - Mitchell police responded to a report of a so-called “puppy mill” along Grissom Avenue in the City of Mitchell Saturday afternoon.

Man Arrested For Vandalism, Wanted For Escape

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested one man on a number of charges after he allegedly vandalized a Jeep outside Shorty’s Den late Saturday night.

Mitchell Man Snaps Utility Pole In Suspected Alcohol-Related Wreck

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(MITCHELL) - An allegedly drunk man injured himself after running his car off the road and into a utility pole, snapping it in half.

McCracken Declares Run For County Council

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A relatively big name in Lawrence County has tossed his hat in the ring to run for County Council at Large.

Bloomington Officer Beaten With Brass Knuckles

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington police officer was severely beaten over the weekend trying to apprehend an allegedly intoxicated man.

Louisville Man Arrested For Drugs In Paoli

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(PAOLI) - A young Louisville man was arrested for drug and alcohol charges at Paoli Peaks early yesterday morning.

Anti-Meth Vigil In Bloomfield Tonight

Last updated on Monday, January 28, 2008

(BLOOMFIELD) - A public vigil will be held tonight in Bloomfield to highlight the fight against methamphetamine.

Bloomington Drug Investigation Ends With Arrests

Last updated on Saturday, January 26, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A six-month long Bloomington police investigation came to an end Friday with the arrest of 13 people on drug-related charges.

Springville Man Rolls SUV, Blood Alcohol Content Almost 3 Times Legal Limit

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(SPRINGVILLE) - One man is in jail after rolling his SUV with a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit late last night.

Orange County Charges Against Collins Formalized

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Formal charges have been presented against James Cory Collins for the Orange County part of his January 7th crime adventure.

Man Arrested For September Car Theft

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Police arrested a man wanted for a September auto theft.

Steele Pushes Constitutional Ban On Gay Marriage

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford State Senator Brent Steele has helped push an amendment to the state Constitution banning same-sex marriage through the Senate Judiciary Committee and on to the Senate floor.

BNL Students Take Five Wins In IT Competition

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(SEYMOUR) - Twenty members of the North Lawrence Career Center, which is located at Bnl High School, competed in an information technology competition at Seymour High School, and came away with several first and second place awards.

Two Wrecks, Two Dead, One Location, One Morning

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(SCOTT COUNTY) - Two wrecks claimed 2 lives in Scott County yesterday.

Spencer County Gets Good Marks On Tourism

Last updated on Friday, January 25, 2008

(SANTA CLAUS) - There’s good news for Spencer County. A new study reveals tourism is big business for the area.

Prenatal Vitamins Available To Pregnant Women

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(UNDATED) - Pregnant women can get free prenatal vitamins beginning today at any of the 41 Marsh supermarket pharmacy locations in Indiana.

Results Of First Day Of Candidate Filings In

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Yesterday was the first day those seeking public office in Lawrence County could file for candidacy in the May primary election.

Lawrence County Unemployment Spikes - More To Come?

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Job rankings in Lawrence County took a huge hit this month.

Bloomfield Man Nailed In Monroe County For Shoals Theft

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(SHOALS) - A Bloomfield man has been nailed in Monroe County for one of the truck thefts in Shoals from 2 weeks ago.

Bloomington Trooper Awarded For Saving Linton Driver's Life

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Bloomington state trooper was honored for his life-saving rescue of an elderly driver from a flaming gas station in Linton in January of last year.

Buyer Extends Hours For Hoosier Job Fair

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Indiana 4th District Congressman Steve Buyer has announced an expansion of hours for the upcoming 2008 Hoosier Job Fair at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

Bloomington Fraternity Shut Down By Ethics Board

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has closed the Bloomington campus chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity for two years.

700 New Jobs Coming To Central Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, January 24, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two major job announcements for Central Indiana.

Salem Man Seeks Republican Representative Seat

Last updated on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

(SALEM) - A Salem pharmacist is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge English, Indiana, Representative Dennie Oxley.

Martinsville Automotive Plant To Phaseout Jobs This Spring

Last updated on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

(MARTINSVILLE) - More job losses are coming to Martinsville.

South Lawrence Water Customers Under Boil Order

Last updated on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

South Lawrence Utilities has issued a boil order for all South Lawrence water customers until further notice.

Steele, Nugent Push Bill To Allow Guns On State Property

Last updated on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford State Senator Brent Steele (R-44th) has announced his co-authoring of a bill, along with State Senator Johnny Nugent (R-43rd), that would allow those with carry permits to carry a firearm on state property.

Farm House Goes Up In Flames, Owners Try To Put It Out

Last updated on Wednesday, January 23, 2008

(COLUMBUS) - A farmhouse is in shambles, following a fire that began early Tuesday.

Jasper Women Committed Suicide, Coroner Says

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(EVANSVILLE) - Vanderburgh County Deputy Coroner Annie Groves says they now know for sure how two Jasper women died.

Marine Corps Sergeant Tells Bedford "Why She Serves"

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The United States Marine Corps’ “Why We Serve” program sent one of their own to Bedford this afternoon to speak to the Bedford Kiwanis club.

BPD Officer Hit In Face Unprovoked

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford police officer took an unprovoked shot to the chin trying to help a man outside the old Wal-Mart building last night.

BMS Student Allegedly Gets Combative With Officers

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A 14-year-old Bedford Middle School student got himself in a seemingly needless heap of trouble after getting into a scuffle with Bedford officers that were reportedly trying to help him out.

Head On Accident Kills Henryville Woman In Orange County

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(ORANGE COUNTY) - An accident on State Road 60 near the Orange-Washington County line claimed the life of a young Henryville woman.

Truck Rolls Over, Dumps Trash On Bypass Over IN-37

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A tractor trailer in Bloomington turned over and dumped its load of garbage on the State Road 45/46 Bypass in Bloomington yesterday afternoon.

Daniels: Indiana Doesn't Need Federal Gas Tax

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels has sent his opinion to all Indiana congressional delegates on the proposed 40-cent gas tax proposed by the Federal National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission.

Columbus Cheerleaders Win National Competition

Last updated on Tuesday, January 22, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Columbus North High School cheerleaders became national champions in their division Sunday at the Jam Fest Super National Cheerleading Competition in Indianapolis.

Bedford Woman Wrecks Truck, Allegedly Tries To Leave

Last updated on Monday, January 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - In the bin of strange accidents, we find one from late Saturday night going into Sunday morning, as, according to Sheriff’s reports, 45-year-old Beverly A. Wilson of Bedford reportedly ran into the side of a bridge on Lawrenceport Road near Lawrenceport Main.

Complaints Filed Against Admin At Bloomington's Grandview Elementary

Last updated on Monday, January 21, 2008

(BLOOMNIGTON) - Union teachers at Grandview Elementary School in Bloomington are accusing their principal and superintendent of interfering with the rights of their teachers.

Rep. Hill Adds Consent Forms To Website

Last updated on Monday, January 21, 2008

(WASHNGTON, D.C.) - Congressman Baron Hill (D-IN 9th) has added a new section to his website aimed at helping constituents that are seeking help from the congressman.

Newly Elected Officials Learn Ropes Of New Jobs

Last updated on Monday, January 21, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns held a training program for the local elected government officials that were recently sworn in and are completely new at their jobs, including Orleans Town Councilman Mike Fields and Clerk-Treasurer Robert Henderson.

Possible Property Acquisitions Subject Of NLCS Executive Session

Last updated on Monday, January 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The North Lawrence Community Schools Corporation has announced their agenda for their Thursday meeting.

Bloomfield Teacher Resigns Following Arrest

Last updated on Saturday, January 19, 2008

(BLOOMFIELD) - First-year White River Valley school teacher Melinda Ellis has resigned, following her arrest on suspected driving under the influence.

Bloomington South And Owen Valley High Schools Honored By ISU

Last updated on Saturday, January 19, 2008

(UNDATED) - Several high schools around the state are receiving an award from Indiana State University.

Avoid Frozen Pipes With Simple Tips

Last updated on Saturday, January 19, 2008

(UNDATED) - With temperatures ranging from negative digits to the low to mid-teens this weekend, you might want to think ahead to protect the water pipes in your home.

GE To Close Bloomington Doors In 2009

Last updated on Friday, January 18, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - More sad area economic news came yesterday afternoon.

IU School Of Ed Replaces Diploma Taken By Katrina

Last updated on Friday, January 18, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Though the storm happened more than 2 years ago, Hurricane Katrina’s effects are still being felt today. However, the efforts to fix the effects of the storm that essentially leveled and then drowned the Crescent City are continuing, even in our own back yard.

"Honest" Man Arrested On Drug Charges

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police caught possibly one of the most honest criminals in town.

Standoff In Paoli Ends Peacefully

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(PAOLI) - A late-night standoff in Paoli ended peacefully with the help of Paoli police and State Police Jasper.

Victim's Family Files Civil Suit Against Sniper, Family

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(NEW ALBANY) - If you shoot someone on the highway and plead guilty, that doesn’t mean everything’s over.

Snow Causes Number Of Area Delays This Morning

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford area got a dusting of around an inch of snow overnight, and more is due this evening.

Gov. Daniels Visits Huntingburg To Pitch Tax Plan

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(HUNTINGBURG) - Governor Mitch Daniels is following up his pitches for tax reform in his state of the state address by visiting a number of area organizations to back the idea. Tomorrow morning,

State Police Offer Tips On Avoiding CO Poisoning

Last updated on Thursday, January 17, 2008

(UNDATED) - With the winter heating season in full swing, state police statewide are warning Hoosiers about the dangers of carbon monoxide, and how to keep themselves and families safe.

Wreck Injures One, Shuts Down 10th Street In Bloomington

Last updated on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A multi-car accident in Bloomington had a section of 10th Street shut down at the intersection of John Hinkle.

Gov. Daniels: "Business As Usual Must Yield"

Last updated on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels made his State of the State address last night focusing on his plans to fix property taxes, and touting his accomplishments in streamlining other parts of government.

Bloomington Man Sentenced To 15 For Indy Bank Robbery

Last updated on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Bloomington man is sentenced to be locked up for more than 15 years for robbing an Indy bank.

No, They're Not Sending Out New Social Security Cards

Last updated on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Attorney General Steve Carter has released an alert over a new phone scam swinging through the Hoosier State.

Cleanup Of Bloomington PCBs Due To Finish In 18 Months

Last updated on Wednesday, January 16, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the cleanup of PCBs at a former Westinghouse plant in Bloomington should be complete in about 18 months.

Wild Crime Spree Starts In Paoli, Ends In Bedford

Last updated on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

(BEDFORD) - it was a wild night in the WBIW listening area last night as an Orange County man’s crime spree stretched from Paoli to Bedford, but not back again.

Man Caught In Kocolene Burglary

Last updated on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The man sought in the robbery of the Kocolene gas station on Mitchell Road has been arrested.

Police Catch Up With Paoli Runner

Last updated on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

(ORANGE COUNTY) - State troopers in Orange County caught up with a man alleged to have run from police in a high-speed chase early Friday morning in Paoli.

Need A Job? Become A Nurse!

Last updated on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Those looking for a new career in Indiana for one reason or another may want to take some time to consider nursing.

State Police Hunt Drunks In French Lick

Last updated on Tuesday, January 15, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - State troopers in the Jasper district are continuing to lay the hammer down on drunk drivers, despite a decrease in deaths and injuries on Indiana’s roads.

Lawrence County Now Off Hook For River Flooding

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Flood warnings are starting to be cancelled by the National Weather Service for areas along the White River East Fork, including Bedford and Williams.

Bloomington "Breakaway" Cover Unveiled Today

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County commissioners and the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau today will unveil the cover image of the 2008 “Breakaway” visitors guide.

Officials Offer Power Generator Safety Tips

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(UNDATED) - In light of the recent flooding in Northwest Indiana and scattered power outages, a state official is advising caution with the use of generators.

Bedford Under Flood Warning Through Thursday

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(UNDATED) - Flood warnings continue throughout this week for areas along the East Fork of the White River, including Bedford, from last week’s severe storms.

Section Of M St., Mitchell Rd. Closed For Repairs

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford is shutting down a portion of Mitchell Road and M Street starting this morning.

State Troopers Looking For Two Stolen Trucks

Last updated on Monday, January 14, 2008

(UNDATED) - Two trucks, two cities, one night. State troopers in Jasper are investigating the disappearance of 2 Chevy pickups in Leavenworth and Shoals, which are suspected to have been stolen either late Thursday night or early Friday morning, one of which didn’t even have tires.

Search Warrants Reveal Details Of Tiwari Investigation

Last updated on Sunday, January 13, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Federal authorities Friday unsealed the search warrant requests related to the raid on a Bloomington doctor’s offices and house in December.

Greene County Roads Claim 15 Lives In 2007

Last updated on Sunday, January 13, 2008

(BLOOMFIELD) - The year 2007 was a deadly one on Greene County roads, where 15 people lost their lives in traffic accidents.

FBI Releases Details On Raid Of Bloomington Doctor's Home

Last updated on Saturday, January 12, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - We now know what federal authorities were investigating when they raided the home of a Bloomington doctor.

Bloomington Woman Pleads In Fraud Case

Last updated on Saturday, January 12, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman faces up to three years in prison for soliciting $15,000 dollars from seven women.

Hoosier Job Fair Announced For Early March

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Congressman Steve Buyer, State Representative Eric Koch and a number of community leaders announced details for the 2008 Hoosier Job Fair this morning at the Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

Former WBIW Radio Personality Kenny Ray Passes

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - A major local radio personality passed away yesterday at Dunn Memorial Hospital.

Flood Warings Go Through Weekend Along White River

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(UNDATED) - A flood warning continues for portions of the White River through the weekend.

Man Escapes State Troopers In Paoli

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(PAOLI) - State Police Jasper are currently looking for a man that ran from police early this morning in Paoli.

Eastern Monroe Water Should Be Back To Normal

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Eastern Monroe Water Corporation has announced completion of the bulk of the work in repairing a broken water main along Salt Creek.

Buyer, Koch Announce Job Fair Today At Expo Hall

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Congressman Steve Buyer and State Representative Eric Koch are announcing a job fair here at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds this morning.

Steele Pushes Anti-Immigration Bill In Indianapolis

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford State Senator Brent Steele has introduced and helped write a bill to make Indiana crack down on illegal immigrants and illegal immigration in general.

Potholes, Potholes Everywhere!

Last updated on Friday, January 11, 2008

(UNDATED) - Unseasonably warm weather is nice, but it also means a problem for motorists — more potholes.

Boil Order In Eastern Monroe County

Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Eastern Monroe Water Corporation in Bloomington has issued a boil order for people living along Highway 46 east of Gettys Creek Road at 10:00 this morning.

Head-On Wreck Shuts Down SR-45 For Hours

Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008

(SOLSBERRY) - A head-on collision closed down a section of Highway 45 in Greene County’s Center Township last night.

IU Police Hunt For Musical Instrument Thief

Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Around $45,000 in musical instruments were stolen from the Indiana University Simon Music Hall in the middle of December, and now IU police think they have a lead on the perpetrator.

Buker Selected To Lead Bedford City Council

Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford has a new council president.

IU Concerned Over Colleagues In Kenya

Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON)- Indiana University students, faculty and staff are expressing concern about colleagues in Kenya who operate a medical outreach program there.

IU Ranked 34th Best Value In College By Kiplinger's

Last updated on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has given a big bump to Indiana University in its rankings of the “100 Best Values in Public College.”

Purdue Extention Director To Speak In Paoli

Last updated on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

(PAOLI) - The director of the Purdue Extension Service will be speaking at the Purdue Extension-Orange County and Orange County 4-H annual meeting this month.

Clarksville Woman Arrested On Eight Counts Of Fraud

Last updated on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

(CLARKSVILLE) - A Clarksville woman has turned herself in to state police officials out of Sellersburg after being indicted on 8 felony counts of fraud.

Area Flood Warnings Continue Through 7:00am Wednesday

Last updated on Wednesday, January 09, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Last night’s severe thunderstorms caused the National Weather Service in Indianapolis to call flood warnings for most of the WBIW listening area carrying on through 7:00am this morning.

Three Men Allegedly Run From Police During Traffic Stop

Last updated on Tuesday, January 08, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A routine traffic stop in Bedford late last night resulted in the arrest of 3 men.

New Bank To Break Ground In Mitchell Thursday

Last updated on Tuesday, January 08, 2008

(MITCHELL) - Ground is due to be broken Thursday for a new bank in Mitchell.

Suspended Driver Injures Two In Head-On Collision

Last updated on Tuesday, January 08, 2008

(BIRDSEYE) - Two people are injured, one seriously, after a head-on collision in Birdseye yesterday afternoon that involved a suspended driver.

IU Soccer Player Sentence Suspended

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - An Indiana University soccer player has gotten a suspended six-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to drunken driving.

Two Injured In Sunday Morning Accident

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Sunday morning accident in Bedford left 2 people injured.

County Of Small Attractions Featured To City Of Big Shoulders

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(CHICAGO) - Brown County may become a popular tourist destination for residents of the Windy City.

Missing Bloomington Girl Found

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington State Police post has located a 17-year-old Bloomington girl reported missing Saturday.

BRMC To Offer Smoking Cessation Classes

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Regional Medical Center is offering courses to help Lawrence County residents stop smoking.

Lawrence County Man gets 108-Year Sentence Reduction

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Lawrence County man convicted of sexual molestation was given an awfully generous new year’s gift, a 108-year reduction in his sentence.

Indy Couple Nailed For Pot In Elizabethtown

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(ELIZABETHTOWN) - An Indianapolis couple was nailed in Bartholomew County for allegedly being in possession of marijuana and a large amount of cash.

Vectren Offers $8,000 For Conservation Contest

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(UNDATED) - Vectren Energy Delivery is offering customers the chance to win up to $8,000 in free home improvements and upgrades through its home energy efficiency makeover contest.

Parents Charged After Leaving Child In Car During Movie

Last updated on Monday, January 07, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are investigating a couple who left their toddler in a car while they went to a movie theater.

Carbon Monoxide Posioning Possible During Furnace Season

Last updated on Saturday, January 05, 2008

(UNDATED) - The winter heating season is underway.

Lehman Turns Self In To Authorities

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(LINTON) - Greene County Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Lehman has turned himself in to authorities this morning after a warrant was issued for his arrest yesterday afternoon.

Bedford Couple Arrested After Traffic Stop Gone Wrong

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man and his female companion are behind bars after a speeding traffic stop gone wrong.

Greene County Party Chief To Face Battery Charges

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(LINTON) - Yesterday was a big day in politics, both nationally and locally, as presidential candidates received their first nods in Iowa, and the chairman of the Greene County Democractic Party received a warrant for his arrest.

Area Farmers Eligible For Drought Aid

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The United States Department of Agriculture has approved a request by Governor Mitch Daniels and the entire Indiana congressional delegation for disaster relief due to last summers severe drought.

January Red Cross Blood Donor Month

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(PAOLI) - The Orange County Red Cross is announcing January as blood Donor Month.

Second Guilty Plea In "Shorty" Hall Killing

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(BROWNSTOWN) - A Crothersville man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with a murder in April 2007.

State Police Say Traffic Deaths Down

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(SELLERSBURG) - Indiana State Police are reporting a decline in the number of deaths on state roadways for 2007.

IRS Encourages Use Of E-File System To Taxpayers

Last updated on Friday, January 04, 2008

(UNDATED) - With millions of tax packages beginning to arrive in Hoosier mailboxes this week, the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging taxpayers to use the internet to file their returns.

Postal Workers Bear Colder Temps

Last updated on Thursday, January 03, 2008

(UNDATED) - The extreme cold weather means tough times for anyone working outside, including postal workers.

Hoosier AAA Offers Winter Driving Tips

Last updated on Thursday, January 03, 2008

(UNDATED) - Vehicles and automotive batteries have become more reliable and maintenance free. So it comes as a shock when old reliable doesn’t start on a very cold day.

Dugger Man Fires Gun At Passenger While Driving

Last updated on Thursday, January 03, 2008

(SULLIVAN) - A Dugger man is expected to face charges after he allegedly fired a gun at a passenger while driving on State Road 54.

Bone-Chilling Temps To Change

Last updated on Thursday, January 03, 2008

(UNDATED) - If you don’t like the weather in Indiana, just wait a few days and it’s almost promised to change.

Local Blood Supply At A "Nearly-Safe" Level

Last updated on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

(UNDATED) - The local Red Cross says the area’s blood supply is starting the new year with a “nearly-safe” classification.

Columbus Welcomes First Babies Of The New Year

Last updated on Wednesday, January 02, 2008

(COLUMBUS) - All over the state, the first babies born in 2008 are snuggling up to their moms.

Accidents, Convictions, New Beginnings: December 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - December was a month that closed a lot of open news business for the year, and opened up new issues for the year to come.

New Mayors, Police Chiefs, Thieves: November 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - November 2007 was a news month dominated by politics and the police.

Shootings, Investigations, Political Forums: October 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - October 2007 was an incredibly busy month for area news reporters.

Acquittals, Endorcements, Strikes: September 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - September 2007 would be a month of big news in and around Bedford.

Thrills, Spills, Chills: August 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - August 2007 was a month of big news in the Bedford area.

Playgrounds, Bikes, Recovery: July 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - July was a more average news month than most, starting with kids getting a new place to play, and ending with a man being injured at the Monroe County Fair.

Recounts, Murder, Sadness: June 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - June was a month that began and ended in tragedy again in Bedford.

People, Places, Lady Luck: May 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - A lot of the people and places in the news in May of 2007 needed luck to get through.

Politics, The Law, Tragedy: April 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Politics, the law and more tragedy were what defined April of 2007.

Death, Doom, Destruction: March 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Death, doom and destruction dominated area news in march of 2007, between a convicted murderer’s continued appeals, a plane crash, and an electrocution.

Politics, Public Works, Appeals: February 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Politics, public works and the appeal of a convicted murder kept hold of people’s attention during the month of February.

Floods, Fire Trucks, Politics: January 2007

Last updated on Tuesday, January 01, 2008

(UNDATED) - Floods, fire trucks and the beginning of the local election season was the big news of January this year in the Bedford area.


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