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Bill Clinton Coming To Bedford (Details Added)
(BEDFORD) - Former President Bill Clinton…is on his way to Bedford. Yes, the Bill Clinton, and, yes, Bedford, Indiana.
Obama On His Way As Well?
(BEDFORD) - With President Clinton coming to Bedford, the Obama campaign didn’t want to be left out of all the fun.
Homeless Man Arrested For Burglary
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a homeless man last night on charges relating to the burglary of a Windsor Drive trailer.
Orleans Dogwood Festival Has Events Set
(ORLEANS) - Orleans Dogwood Festival organizers have announced their completion of assembling events for the 40th annual shindig.
Columbus Couple Dies In Fire
(COLUMBUS) - A house fire claimed the lives of a married couple in Columbus early this morning.
Southern Indiana Flood Victims Can Report Damages Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is asking flood victims in Southern Indiana to get information into them for relief as soon as possible.
Forecasted Rain Continues Flood Concerns
(BEDFORD) - As we are looking at still more rain today and tomorrow, we’re looking at flooding conditions continuing.
Today Last Day For Lower Sales Tax
(BEDFORD) - Today is the last day to purchase something and pay the current sales tax.
IU Applications Need To Be Postmarked By Tomorrow
(BLOOMINGTON) - The deadline is almost here for undergrads to get their applications in to Indiana University Bloomington.
Police Looking For Truck That Made Off With Car Dolly
(SEYMOUR) - State Police Seymour are looking for a pickup truck that stole a car dolly from a Seymour car lot last week.
Huntingburg Woman Nailed For Fraud, Theft
(HUNTINGBURG) - A Huntingburg woman has been arrested for allegedly changing the amount on a check written to her.
All Major Indiana Business Schools Honored
(UNDATED) - Big honors for three Indiana business schools - from U.S. News and World Report.
State Police Say Meth Lab Busts On The Decline
(UNDATED) - According to statistics from Indiana State Police Master Trooper Chip Ayers, the number of meth labs shutdown annually used to be 1,600, but that number has shrunk to about 800 over the past few years.
Pulitzer Prize Playwright To Speak In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks will lecture and visit classes April 14 and 15 at Indiana University.
Floods Hit Roads Again (With Road List)
(BEDFORD) - This week’s rains are looking to possible affect your commute home.
Police Investigating Theft Of Trailer, Copper Wire
(BEDFORD) - The Indiana State Highway Department is missing a trailer, and, at the moment, they think it’s stolen.
One Man Injured In Wreck At 37 And 50
(BEDFORD) - The intersection of IN-37 and US-50 south of Bedford has claimed another accident with injuries.
Flood Warnings In Bedford Decrease, Williams Still Having Problems
(BEDFORD) - Flooding problems continue throughout the listening area.
Obama To Open Bloomington Office Saturday Morning
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Democratic presidential campaigns continue to focus their efforts on the Hoosier State as the primary draws closer and closer.
Six IU Grad Schools Get Top 20 Rankings
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Bloomington has raked in some more accolades.
More Rain Brings More Flooding
Updated 12:49pm
(BEDFORD) - More rain, more problems. The National Weather Service has extended flood warnings along the East Fork of the White River once again.
Troopers To Adopt "Zero Tolerance" For Not Moving Over
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington State Police have announced they will be gunning for people who don’t pull over or slow down for emergency vehicles during the month of April.
Bedford Woman Injured After Hitting Tree Head-On
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was injured in an accident last night, how it happened, she reportedly says she doesn’t know.
Bloomington Ranked 3rd Best Small City For Business, Careers
(UNDATED) - If you’re looking to open a small business, Forbes Magazine says you could do far worse than opening it in Bloomington.
Bedford Salvation Army Store Changing Hours
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Salvation Army has extended the hours of their thrift store.
State Police In Another Meth Investigation
(ENGLISH) - State Police Jasper are investigating a methamphetamine problem.
5th Street Apartment Building Heavily Damaged By Fire
(BEDFORD) - An apartment building under renovation in Bedford was lost to a major fire early this morning.
Lawrence County Unemployment Increases Again
(BEDFORD) - More bad economic news for the Lawrence County area. Unemployment continues to rise.
Bedford Police Seeking Approval For Hiring New Officer
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department is looking to add a new officer to their ranks.
Dr. Tiwari Named In Civil Lawsuit
(BLOOMINGTON) - If you thought the Dr. Tiwari flap in Bloomington was about buttoned up, think again.
Bloomington Woman Arrested For Dealing Hydrocodone
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have nabbed one individual they allege was dealing hydrocodone, closing an investigation nearing a year old.
Bloomington Man Facing At Least 15 Felony Fraud Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police closed another investigation into a series of bad checks.
Bloomington Center Organizing Vigil For Tibet
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Tibetan Mongolian Buddist Cultural Center in Bloomington is paying close attention to the violence and strife occurring in Tibet and China.
Columbus Toyota Plant Set To Expand
(COLUMBUS) - Toyota says its Columbus Toyota industrial equipment manufacturing plant will begin manufacturing the company’s line of diesel tow tractors in May.
Bloomington Company Joins Forces With Eli Lilly
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington-based Bioconvergence has entered into a multi-million dollar partnership with Eli Lilly.
GE Done In Bloomington, Plant To Close At End Of 2009
(BLOOMINGTON) - Well, it’s official. General Electric is packing its bags and heading out of Bloomington.
Bedford Police Make Arrest In String Of Thefts From GM Powertrain
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have closed the books on a suspected theft case involving parts reportedly walking out of the GM Powertrain plant in Bedford, culminating in the arrest of one Bedford man.
Clinton, Astin Talk To IU Crowd Monday Night
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former first-daughter Chelsea Clinton and current Hollywood actor Sean Astin made their trip to Bloomington yesterday.
Shoals Now Facing Worst Flooding
(BEDFORD) - Flooding problems continue to diminish throughout Lawrence and surrounding counties.
New Albany Man Sentenced To 22 Months For Fraud, Forgery
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A New Albany man has been sentenced by a federal court for his role in a fraud case.
Man, Baby Injured In Turkey Truck Rollover
(DUBOIS COUNTY) - Two people were injured in a freak accident on IN-56.
Lotus Dickey Reunion To Move To Orleans This Year
(ORLEANS) - The Lotus Dickey Hometown Reunion may have a new home this year.
Dubois Man Arrested On Rape, Child Sex Charges
(DUBOIS) - A Dubois man was arrested earlier on charges of rape.
Four Arrested In Three OWI Stops Over Weekend
(BEDFORD) - Three drivers and one passenger were arrested on alcohol related charges this weekend.
Bedford Man Arrested For Allegedly Punching 15-Year-Old
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man has been arrested for battery after allegedly punching a 15-year-old.
Flooding Problems Persist Through Southern Indiana
(BEDFORD) - Moderate flooding remains throughout the listening area. River levels along the East Fork remain above flood stage.
Chelsea, "Samwise," To Stop In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - With the Democratic presidential primary turning more and more attention to the Hoosier State, bigger and bigger names are visiting Hoosier country.
Rep. Buyer Announces Next Hoosier Job Fair
(UNDATED) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer announced his next Hoosier Job Fair will take place in July.
Seymour Man Who Shot Himself Identified
(SEYMOUR) - A man who shot himself to death Friday on the shoulder of Interstate 65 in Seymour has been identified.
Mitchell Man Reportedly Caught Driving Intoxicated In West Baden
(WEST BADEN) - A Mitchell man has been arrested on drug charges in West Baden yesterday.
Kentucky Man Nailed In Spencer County For Drinking, Drugs
(GRANDVIEW) - A Kentucky man was nailed for felony drunk driving and drug charges in Spencer County.
Possible Stroke Causes Accident Injuring Four
(OOLITIC) - A two car accident officials say may have been caused by a stroke sent 4 people to the hospital yesterday.
Traffic Safety Blitz Comes To Lawrence County
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s officers went on a traffic blitz yesterday.
Jasper Company To Lay Off 100
(JASPER) - Kimball International is planning to lay off around 100 workers at its headquarters in Jasper.
Rivers Continue To Swell, Other Waters Dropping (With Road List)
(BEDFORD) - Flooding problems continue through the weekend.
Factory Explodes In Crawford County
(CAREFREE) - A Jasper Engines plant in Crawford County suffered an explosion that injured at least 28 employees.
Kentucky Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Monroe County
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Kentucky man faces attempted murder charges after an incident that occurred near Bloomington.
Columbus Prison Escapees Recaptured
(COLUMBUS) - Two men who escaped from the Bartholomew County jail are back in police custody.
Attorneys Grilled Over Meyers Appeal
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The three judge Indiana Court of Appeals had some tough questions for the attorneys on both side of the argument for John Meyers to get a new trial.
Explosion Injures 15 At Jasper Engines Plant
(CAREFREE) - About 15 workers were taken to a hospital Thursday after an explosion released a cloud of hydrochloric acid gas at a Southern Indiana engine plant.
Governor Tours Southern Indiana Flood Areas
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels toured flood damage in Southern Indiana Thursday to help determine if parts of the state should be declared disaster areas.
Seymour Man Faces Charges Following Fight Outside Residence
(SEYMOUR) - A Seymour man is accused of cutting and battered two people during a fight.
Water, Water Everywhere (With Updated Road List)
(BEDFORD) - Though flooding problems are slowly decreasing, we’re not out of the weeds yet.
Black Ice Causes Accident Injuring One This Morning
(BEDFORD) - This morning’s cold temperatures combined with yesterday’s rains have created another problem, black ice on the roads.
City Services Closing For Good Friday
(BEDFORD) - Bedford City Hall has announced the closure of city services for tomorrow, Good Friday.
Two Injured In Accident Near Bedford Square
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police responded to a two car accident with injuries yesterday morning.
NWS: Flooding Could Be As Bad As May 1996 (With Road List)
(BEDFORD) - Area flooding continues throughout the WBIW listening area, and it’s looking to possibly get worse, as the rain that has already passed us drains into rivers and streams and flows our way.
Area Schools Delayed Thursday Morning
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - A number of area schools are taking precaution and either delaying or closing school for Thursday morning.
Gov. Daniels To Survey Orange County Damage
(FRENCH LICK) - Governor Mitch Daniels has updated his schedule for the day today.
Charges Filed In 1988 Clay County Murder Case
(BRAZIL) - Special prosecutors in Clay County have announced the results of a grand jury investigation into the 1988 murder of Tonya Pickett and Ricky Mustard.
Rep. Hill: Stimulus Checks Should Start Arriving By May
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Washington has been talking for months about the economic stimulus package that was signed by President Bush, however, what hasn’t been announced is when those checks should start showing up.
Myers Appeal To Be Heard Today In Behrman Murder Case
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Thursday in the murder case of a man convicted of killing a 19-year-old Indiana University student.
Protests Mark 5th Anniversary Of War In Iraq
(BLOOMINGTON) - Marches and rallies yesterday in Bloomington and Muncie marked the five-year anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
IU Holds Symposium On Stem Cell Rersearch For Public
(BLOOMINGTON) - One of the issues that has gotten a lot of attention in political dialogue in the past 4 years has been stem cell research, and Americans can expect that topic to come about again during this year’s general election season.
Flooding Problems Continue; Roads, One Town Closed
(BEDFORD) - This week is National Flood Safety Week, and what a perfect week for it.
Bedford Man Suffers Head Injuries In Moped Wreck
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man suffered head injuries after wiping out on his moped yesterday.
Campbellsburg Man Arrested On Meth Related Charge
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police arrested a Campbellsburg man on meth related charges.
Heavy Rains, Flooding Crushing South Central Indiana Updated
(BEDFORD) - The National Weather Service has upgraded yesterday’s flood watches into flood warnings.
Police Release Descriptions Of Bartholomew County Escapees
(COLUMBUS) - Bartholomew County and Columbus police as well as law enforcement officers throughout Indiana and western Ohio are hunting for 2 men who have escaped from the Bartholomew County jail.
State Police: No Foul Play In Spencer Man's Death
(SPENCER) - Bloomington state police have concluded the investigation into the death of a Spencer man.
Gov. Daniels To Talk Tax Turkey In Seymour Tomorrow
(SEYMOUR) - Governor Mitch Daniels has announced he will be stopping in Seymour tomorrow morning to talk about the property tax bill that recently passed through the statehouse.
IU Alum Donates $2 Million To Alma Mater
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana University Kelley School of Business has received a $2 million gift from one of its more successful alumni.
This Week Is National Flood Safety Week
(UNDATED) - This week is National Flood Safety Week.
Two Men Escape From Bartholomew County Jail
(COLUMBUS) - Bartholomew County authorities are searching for two men who escaped from the county jail in Columbus.
Series Of Lawrenceport Burglaries May Be Solved
(LAWRENCEPORT) - A series of robberies in Lawrenceport from last year may be solved.
Williams Man Arrested For Golden Gables Scuffle
(BEDFORD) - A Williams man was arrested for allegedly starting a fight at the Golden Gables restaurant Sunday morning.
Bloomington Man Arrested In Connection With 8 Burglaries
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man was arrested in connection with multiple burglaries throughout the city.
State Police Investigating Death Of Spencer Man
(SPENCER) - Bloomington state troopers are investigating the death of a Spencer man.
Storms Bring Heavy Rains, More Possible Flooding
(BEDFORD) - Today’s heavy rains and storms are bringing a flood watch along with them.
Dogwood Festival Brings Back Window Display Contest
(ORLEANS) - With Orleans celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dogwood Festival, they have decided to dig into the event’s history and bring back a popular event, the window display contest.
Rep. Hill Reports Back On Trip To Fort Stewart
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill has reported back from his trip visiting Hoosier guardsmen at Fort Stewart.
Police Advise Springtime Is Start Of Marijuana Growing Season
(UNDATED) - Springtime is practically here which means it’s time to start planting your garden with your favorite plants, including onions, potatoes, peppers, marijuana, tomatoes…marijuana?
NWS Watching For More Flooding
(BEDFORD) - The National Weather Service is back at it again, this time forecasting a flood watch for the northern part of the WBIW listening area.
Young Bedford Man Charged With Felony Battery
(BEDFORD) - A young Bedford man is facing a felony battery charge for allegedly striking his girlfriend early Sunday morning.
BPD Pick Up Wanted Man Stumbling Down US-50
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man was picked up on a couple warrants after officers say they spotted him stumbling along US-50 near the Circle-K early this morning.
Eight Educators Set To Leave NLCS
(BEDFORD) - North Lawrence Community Schools is processing the departure of 8 educators at their meeting tomorrow night.
Bedford Biker Suffers Head Injury After Hitting Deer
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford motorcyclist has suffered head injuries after his bike struck a deer Friday night.
Marengo Man Arrested For Drunk Driving
(MARENGO) - A Marengo man was nailed ford driving while intoxicated Saturday.
Group Holds Child Abuse Vigil At Courthouse Lawn
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County group of Prevent Child Abuse will be holding a vigil Monday after next to honor the children that have died due to child abuse.
Jackson County May Need To Clean Up Their Air
(JACKSON COUNTY) - New federal air standards could mean that Jackson County is out of compliance.
Pelfree Faces Trial In Early July
(MONROE COUNTY) - A rural Monroe County man accused of killing two men and then hiding their bodies in barrels will go to trial July 14th.
Mother Sold Daughter To Men For Sex, Faces 17 Years Behind Bars
(BROWNSTOWN) - A Seymour woman will spend the next 17-years in prison for selling her 12-year-old daughter to men for sex.
Property Tax Caps Pass Indiana Senate
(STATEHOUSE) - The Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to cap property taxes.
Buyer Announces Second Job Fair
(AVON) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer is awfully busy with job fairs.
Lawrence County Selected As Pilot For New HTC Program
(BEDFORD) - Indiana has set up a new community initiative called the Hometown Competitiveness Initiative, or the HTC, and has selected Lawrence County to be one of 9 pilot communities to participate in the program.
Two Injured In Accident Near Downtown
(BEDFORD) - Two people were sent to the hospital after an accident Wednesday evening.
Orleans High Wins Academic Competition, Moves To Next Round
(ORLEANS) - The Orleans High School Academic Team took top honors in the Patoka Lake Athletic Conference Academic Competition in Crawford County last night.
Though Flooding Is Down, Some Roads Still Have Problems
(VINCENNES) - As flood levels continue to drop, so do the number of flood-related problems on the roads.
Orleans Man Picked Up On Meth Charge
(ORLEANS) - State Police Jasper picked up an Orleans man on methamphetamine charges.
Could You Use $275 Million?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Normally we don’t report Lottery information, however, when jackpots get as high as they have, it’s hard not to.
Ellettsville Marshal Resigns, Can't Pass Physical Tests
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Town Marshal Gary Darland dropped 24 pounds training for the rigorous physical tests he needed to pass to keep his job.
Man Saves Home From Fire With Garden Hose, Forethought
(GUTHRIE) - A man with a garden hose may have saved his house after his wife’s car caught fire in the driveway.
Paoli Teens Found
(JEFFERSONVILLE) - The two Paoli High School students that have been missing since Monday afternoon have been found.
Still No Sign Of Paoli Girls, Lafayette Man Goes Missing, Too
(PAOLI) - Area police departments are still looking for a pair of Paoli High School students that haven’t been seen since Monday afternoon.
East Fork Flood Warnings Cancelled
(BEDFORD) - The National Weather Service says flood warnings along the East Fork of the White River are over.
Salvation Army Announces Return Of Emergency Canteen
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Salvation Army has announced the return of the emergency canteen to Lawrence County.
Lawrence County Spelling Bee Champion Crowned
(BEDFORD) - Emma Adams, a 7th grader from Mitchell Junior High, was declared the overall winner of the 2008 annual 1340 AM WBIW spelling bee.
Police Looking For Missing Paoli Girls
(PAOLI) - The Bedford Police Department along with the Paoli police and Orange County Sheriff’s Departments are all looking for a pair of female Paoli students that have been missing for about 2 days.
Bedford Man Arrested For Allegedly Refusing To Leave Apartment
(BEDFORD) - An allegedly intoxicated man was arrested early this morning because, police say, he refused to leave the home of a Bedford woman.
INDOT Advises Of More Flooded Roads
(VINCENNES) - The Vincennes District of the Indiana Department of Transportation is still advising of roads compromised by flood waters.
Day One Winner Announced During Annual Spelling Bee
(BEDFORD) - It took 23 rounds of intense spelling for Lauren White to claim victory during day one coverage of the 2008 annual 1340 AM WBIW spelling bee.
Orange County REMC Closing Early For Memorial Service
(ORLEANS) - The Orange County REMC will be closing tomorrow early so employees can attend memorial services for Justin Moon, a young Paoli man killed in an automobile accident this week.
Reading Program Falling Short On Donations
(BEDFORD) - The Success and Opportunity at Reading program has hit a fundraising shortfall for the first quarter this year.
Solsberry Man Finishing Restoration Of 110 Year Old Cannon
(SOLSBERRY) - Tim Kirsh hopes his restoration project will end with a bang.
Police File Charges Against Three In Death Of Bloomington Man
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are investigating the death of a man found near the intersection of 10th and Cottage Grove.
Big Ten Network May Be Here By Football Season
(CHICAGO, IL) - Comcast customers may yet have a chance of having the Big Ten Network by the time football season rolls around.
Bedford Man Faces Charges After Visiting Probation Office Drunk
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is accused of showing up drunk to a Lawrence County probation meeting, and then getting caught drunk driving after leaving.
Disoriented Woman Charged With OWI
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police pulled over a woman they suspected as being intoxicated last night.
Greene County Man Killed In Accident With Daughter-In-Law
(BLOOMFIELD) - A Greene County man is dead after getting into a head-on accident with his daughter-in-law yesterday morning.
Police Departments Blitzing Drunk Drivers For St. Paddy's Day
(UNDATED) - State law enforcement agencies are gearing up for Saint Patrick’s Day, and no, they don’t mean by stocking up on green beer and cheap, plastic bowler hats.
Lawrence County 4-H Accepting New Students
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Extension Office of Purdue University is now accepting enrollments in the 4-H program.
Daviess County Deputy Injured In Accident
(WASHINGTON, IN) - A Daviess County Sheriff’s deputy is in the hospital after getting into an accident yesterday afternoon.
Several Roads Closed Due To Flooding
(BEDFORD) - Weekend snows have also negatively impacted flooding throughout the area.
Extended Snowfall Overtaxes Area Road Crews
(UNDATED) - Some people in Lawrence County may have noticed a lack of snow plows on the road on their ride home from work Friday evening.
Winter Weather Wreaks Roadway Havoc
(BEDFORD) - This weekend’s snowstorms kept area law enforcement agencies busy with emergency calls.
Two Teens Arrested For Allegedly Burglarizing Several Vehicles
(BEDFORD) - Two teenagers were arrested Saturday morning for allegedly burglarizing a number of vehicles around the Broadview and Washington Street areas.
Woman Allegedly Kicks Officers During Blood Draw After OWI Arrest
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was pulled over for drunk driving this morning, and wound up with a number of charges from what happened after the stop.
Police Arrest Pair For Altercation At Mexican Restaurant
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police were forced to take a pair of men into custody last night after they got into an altercation at the Casa Brava Mexican restaurant in Bedford.
Police Say Man Arrested After Trying To Flee In Car
(BEDFORD) - A young Bedford man was arrested from an incident that probably didn’t have to happen.
Bedford Woman Arrested After Being Helped By Officers
(BEDFORD) - In another strange occurrence on this unusually busy weekend for officers, Bedford police responded to a call at the Kirlin’s Hallmark to a possible thief Saturday.
Agenda Set For Tonight's Mitchell School Board Meeting
(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Community School Board has announced their agenda for tonight’s board meeting.
Snow Storms Add To Flooding Problems
(BEDFORD) - The consequences of this weekend’s winter storms are still being felt.
Oprah's Big Bedford Give Nets Big Bucks, Show Airs Today
(BEDFORD) - Oprah’s big Bedford give has resulted in some big Bedford generosity. Fund raising efforts to help the family of Jeff and Melissa Harrell crested $130,000.
Dogwood Festival Plans In Final Stages
(ORLEANS) - Final plans are materializing in Orleans for the 40th annual Dogwood Festival.
Three Injured In Snow-Related Rollover
(PERRY COUNTY) - Three people are injured in a snow-related accident in Perry County.
Did You Spring Forward?
(UNDATED) - Did you remember to spring forward yesterday? Daylight Saving Time was back yesterday morning.
Snow Blankets Southern Indiana Region
(BEDFORD) - Snow pounded much of Southern Indiana overnight.
Clocks "Spring Foward" This Sunday
(UNDATED) - Daylight saving time is back this weekend.
Snow Causing Problems On Roadways
(BEDFORD) - The snow so far has generated some dangerous conditions out on the roads.
Snow Moves In, Blankets Lawrence County And Surrounding Area
(BEDFORD) - More strange changes in weather forecasts today.
Flood Warnings Continue For Listening Area
(BEDFORD) - How often does an area have both a winter weather advisory of some sort at the same time as a flood warning? Well, you can count at least once for this year.
Bedford Man Arrested, Hits Girlfriend With SUV
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedford man has been arrested in Bloomington for allegedly hitting his pregnant girlfriend with a sport utility vehicle.
Shoals Man Arrested For Battery
(SHOALS) - Martin County Sheriff’s deputies took in a Shoals man for battery resulting from an apparent verbal argument.
Brown County Units Suing County Government
(NASHVILLE) -Some local government units in Brown County are suing the county, saying officials mishandled interest on tax payments.
Big Give Comes To Big Bedford Finale Tonight
(BEDFORD) - Oprah’s big Bedford give comes to a big Bedford finale tonight.
Mitchell Teens Accused Of Stealing CDs, Steaks
(BEDFORD) - Two more people have been nailed for shoplifting at the Bedford Wal-Mart.
NSWC Crane Gets Portable Laser
(CRANE) - The Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane has taken delivery of a new toy.
Winter Storm Watch Announced, Flood Warnings Continue
(BEDFORD) - Around here, when it rains it pours…and then it snows.
Oprah's Charity Effort To Hit Airwaves This Morning
(BEDFORD) - Oprah’s Big Give is coming to the radio this morning.
INDOT To Start Work On IN-37 Monday
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is gearing up to start patching parts of IN-37 between US-50 and IN-60.
Bloomington Hospital Offers Help Signing Up For Healt Plan
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital is again helping area resident sign up for the Healthy Indiana Plan.
Bloomington Trooper To Umpire Olympic Baseball Tournament
(BLOOMINGTON) - Some people think it’s the job of the police to just call balls and strikes as they see them, and those people, especially if they live in and around Bloomington, may not know just how right they are.
It's All About The Big Give, Oprah's Crew In Town Through Friday
(BEDFORD) - Bedford’s abuzz about Oprah’s Big Give.
Winter Weather Delays Siren Tests
(BEDFORD) - The inclement weather from yesterday and last night has caused the National Weather Service to delay a scheduled test run of the state’s tornado sirens.
NWS: Current Flooding Shouldn't Be As Bad As Last Month
(BEDFORD) - After yesterday’s precipitation, we’re looking at more flooding along the East Fork, however, National Weather Service meteorologists are predicting it won’t quite be as bad as it was last month.
IU's Post-Prison Education Program Wins Award
(BLOOMINGTON) - The School of Continuing Studies at Indiana University has gained some accolades for their post-prison employment course.
Prison Escape Thwarted At Branchville
(BRANCHVILLE) - An inmate at the Branchville Correctional Facility allegedly tried to escape yesterday.
Flood Warnings Continue, Roads Becoming Compromised
(BEDFORD) - The flood warning for the northern half of our listening area and areas along the East Fork of the White River continues today.
Purdue Extension Announces Annual Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Extension of Purdue University will be holding their annual meeting of the extension board on Monday, March 17th at the Fairgrounds Expo Hall.
Oprah In Bedford? You Bet!
(UNDATED) - The first episode of Oprah’s Big Give, the new show focusing on charitable giving on ABC, broadcasted live from the Stone City last night.
Flood Warnings Across Most Of Listening Area
(BEDFORD) - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the East Fork of the White River along a number of areas, including Bedford and Williams.
INDOT Offers Severe Weather Driving Tips
(VINCENNES) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is issuing driving tips for motorists who find themselves in severe weather conditions.
Mellencamp's Classmates To Honor Musician With Street Name
(SEYMOUR) - John Mellencamp’s high school class wants his hometown of Seymour to name a street in his honor.
State Police Investigating Death Of Mitchell Baby
(MITCHELL) - State Police Bloomington are investigating the death of a Mitchell infant.
Couple Arrested After Fight At Hotel
(BEDFORD) - A couple in Bedford were arrested early yesterday morning as the result of an apparent physical fight.
Trooper Catches Alleged Thief In Seat Belt Stop
(BEDFORD) - Next time you complain officers are out writing tickets instead of solving “real crimes,” think of this one.
Bloomington Man Drowns At Greene County Reservoir
(CLOVERDALE) - Greene County sheriff’s officials are investigating a drowning at Greene-Sullivan State Forest, Reservoir 29.
Five Injured In Tractor Wreck
(LOOGOOTEE) - Five people are injured in Loogootee after an accident on US-231 involving a tractor.
Red Cross Looking For Volunteers For Service To Armed Forces
(BEDFORD) - The Hoosier Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help their Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces.
Stone Belt To Recognize Bloomington Organizations
(BLOOMINGTON) - Tomorrow afternoon, Stone Belt will be recognizing a number of Bloomington organizations for their employment of people with disabilities.
ISP: Road Rage Incidents Increasing In Indiana
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Police are warning Hoosiers about road rage, both being a victim and a perpetrator.
Orleans, Other Sirens To Be Tested Wednesday
(ORLEANS) - The Town of Orleans will be participating in Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week this week.
Paoli Man Arrested For Drugs At Work
(PAOLI) - A Paoli man was arrested at work for marijuana.
Building Boom In Bartholomew County
(COLUMBUS) - The landscape of downtown Columbus as well as Bartholomew County is changing with several major building projects.
14 Years For Convicted Nashville Man
(NASHVILLE, IN.) - A man who smoked marijuana before getting in a car wreck that killed his passenger was sentenced Friday to 14 years in prison.
Young Girl Found Dead In Columbus Home
(COLUMBUS) - The daughter of a man serving a 20-year prison sentence for injuring the girl by shaking her when she was a baby is dead.
After 58 Years, Solider's Remains Returning Home
(COLUMBUS) - The remains of an Army corporal from Southern Indiana reported missing in action in the Korean War have been positively identified.
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| 6:05am | The Morning Update |
| 6:30am | The Morning Update |
| 7:05am | The Morning Update |
| 7:30am | The Morning Update |
| 12:00pm | The News At Noon |
| 2:30pm | The Rush Limbaugh Show |
| 5:30pm | The Dr. Laura Program |
