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Climbing Gas Prices Have People Seeking Other Ideas

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(UNDATED) - Gas prices are at an all-time high and people are looking for solutions.

Presidential Race Returns To Bloomington Tonight

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Presidential hopeful and Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be making his first, formal, announced visit to Bloomington tonight.

Autopsy Shows Bloomington Man Died Prior To Head-On Wreck

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Autopsy reports have come back on a Bloomington man involved in a fatal accident that injured three others last week.

Tip Leads To Arrest Of Suspected Cocaine Dealer

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(SCOTTSBURG) - An anonymous tip has lead to the arrest of a cocaine dealer in Scottsburg Monday night.

Two More Alleged Drug Dealers Caught In Austin Dragnet

Last updated on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

(AUSTIN) - State Police from the Sellersburg District have been cracking down on criminal activity within the City of Austin and, since December, report having made 62 arrests.

Dogwood Festival Names Citizen Of Year, Queen

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(ORLEANS) - The 40th annual Dogwood Festival, currently underway in Orleans, has named their annual “Citizen of the Year” and festival Queen.

Woodlands Boil Order Lifted

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford and Bedford Utilities have officially called off the boil order for residents of the Woodland Addition area.

Obama Making Appearance In Bloomington Wednesday Evening

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Presidential hopeful and Illinois Senator Barack Obama will be making his first, formal, announced visit to Bloomington Wednesday.

Brown County Man Crushed By Tractor, Dies

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(HELMBURG) - Brown County Sheriff’s officials report a Helmsburg man is dead after a tractor flipped and landed on him.

Corrections Officer Arrested For Meth Lab

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(SPENCER) - Indiana State Police have arrested yet another employee of the Department of Corrections on drug charges.

Unionville Man Arrested In Fight Over Trailer Hitch

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Unionville man is in Monroe County custody after a fight over a trailer hitch Sunday night.

Police Allege Woman Drove Intoxicated With Child In Car

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(JASPER) - State Police Jasper have a Huntingburg woman in custody after they say she was driving intoxicated with a child in the vehicle.

Human Remains Found At Camp Atterbury

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(CAMP ATTERBURY) - A mushroom hunter discovered a shallow grave at Camp Atterbury Sunday.

Police Warn Of *72 Phone Scam

Last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2008

(UNDATED) - State police are warning Hoosiers of another phone scam that has started turning up in Northwestern Indiana, especially up near Lowell.

Two Arrested, One Lodged In Padded Cell

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have two people in custody from a seemingly strange incident.

One City, Two Days, Two Shootings

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police are working a pair of shootings from Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning.

Vote By Mail Applications Due Today

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(UNDATED) - For those of you planning on voting absentee by mail this year, the deadline is closing within hours.

Despite More Appearances, Clinton Still Down Slightly In Indiana

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Presidential candidate and New York Senator Hillary Clinton was in Bloomington Friday afternoon for an event at the IU Auditorium.

West Baden Investigating Vandalized Police Cruiser

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2008

(WEST BADEN) - West Baden police are looking for a person suspected of chucking rocks at a parked police cruiser.

Elderly Mitchell Woman Crashes Into Doctor's Office

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A car crashed through a doctor’s office in Bedford yesterday afternoon.

Mitchell Chamber Announces "Of The Year" Awards

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce announced award winners at their annual dinner last night.

Clinton In Bloomington Today, Obama Sets Tip-Off Time

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(UNDATED) - With the presidential primary in Pennsylvania being over, all eyes are on Indiana, and, today, a lot of eyes will be on Southern and Central Indiana.

Bedford Police Trying To Help Keep Bedfordites From Becoming Scam Victims

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department is taking steps to alert area residents of a number of scams floating about Bedford and Lawrence County.

Bloomington State Police Say Move-Over Patrols Still In Effect

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington State Police post is continuing to run move-over patrols throughout the district.

Story Inn To Host 6th Annual Wine Fair

Last updated on Friday, April 25, 2008

(STORY) - If you’re a wine aficionado, Brown County is the place to be tomorrow.

Indiana Signs Up 380,000 New Voters; 50,000 Have Already Voted

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The State of Indiana is geared up for the May 6th primary.

Man Accused Of Shoplifting And Fighting With Security, Officers

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Shoplifting call to the Bedford Wal-Mart turned violent yesterday.

Young Daughter Of Congressional Candidate Dies In Accident

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(JASPER) - The 4-year-old daughter of a Jasper congressional candidate is dead after an accident yesterday afternoon.

Old 37 Wreck Kills One, Injures Three

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is dead after a traffic accident yesterday morning on Old 37.

Monroe County Deputies Serve Eviction, Find Pot Plants

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies served an eviction order yesterday, and turned up a marijuana growing operation.

Orange County Sets Up Anonymous Tip Line

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(PAOLI) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced the opening of an anonymous tip line for the department.

Man Accused Of Trying To Sell 9,000 Pounds Of Stolen Metal In Columbus

Last updated on Thursday, April 24, 2008

(COLUMBUS) - Police have recovered about $330,000 worth of stolen metal and arrested a man they say was trying to sell it to a Columbus scrap yard.

Bloomington PD Has Man In Custody For Armed Robbery

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have one man in custody who was being sought in an armed robbery earlier this month.

Absentee Voting Open Next Two Saturdays

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County voters can vote absentee these next two Saturdays at the county courthouse.

Two Injured In Three-Car Wreck

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police responded to a 3-car accident that injured two.

Gov. Daniels In Bloomington This Morning

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Governor Mitch Daniels will be in Bloomington late this morning.

Plaza Drive Project Subject Of Special Board Of Works Session

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedfordites interested in the Plaza Drive project are being invited to a special session of the Bedford Board of Works.

Get Ready For "Base Ball," West Baden!

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(WEST BADEN) - Get ready for a rousing game of base ball in West Baden there, old chap.

Lawrence County Meth Lab Busts Down In 2007

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington State Police post has released statistics on meth lab activity in their district.

Police Remind Drivers To Watch Out During Planting Season

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(UNDATED) - State police all over Indiana are trying to get the word out that planting season is fast approaching, and that means farm implements in the roadways.

Officials Helping Locals Navigate Flooded Lake Monroe

Last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - State officials are ferrying people to their boats because of near-record water levels at Lake Monroe.

Sen. Clinton In Bloomington Friday

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Presidential candidate and New York Senator Hillary Clinton will be making her first appearance in person in Bloomington Friday afternoon.

Five Hurt In Head-On Accident

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(WILLIAMS) - Five people are in the hospital after a head-on accident yesterday morning near Williams.

Woman Injured After Running Truck Into House

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman is in the hospital after hitting her neighbor’s house with her truck.

Unemployment Rises In Lawrence County, Falls In Bedford

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Unemployment numbers for the area are out this morning, and overall, it’s a curveball.

IU Professor: Earthquake Giving Seismologists Wealth Of Information

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has released some information from their geology department over this past weekend’s earthquakes, centering in Southeast Illinois.

Two Injured In Foggy Wreck

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(JUDAH) - Two people were injured in a wreck early yesterday morning at the intersection of IN-37 and Old 37, causing state troopers to shut down the entire road for about half an hour while they removed vehicles.

Springville Man Arrested For Monroe County Break-In

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Springville man was arrested in Monroe County for allegedly breaking into a garage and stealing food out of a garage refrigerator.

Study Finds IU Music School Has Hefty Economic Impact

Last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A new study shows the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music accounts for $120 million a year in economic activity in the state.

Mayor Terrell Cancels Special Council Session

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(MITCHELL) - The City of Mitchell has postponed tonight’s special meeting of the City Council.

Health Dept. Cancelled Some Rabies Clinics

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Health Department has had to cancel two of their Rabies Clinics for this week.

Another Earthquake Early This Morning

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(UNDATED) - There’s still a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on, as of 1:38am this morning.

Mitchell Mayor Loses Father

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(MITCHELL) - Floyd “Peck” Terrell, Jr., father of Mayor Danny Terrell, passed away early Sunday morning.

Paoli Man Charged With Dealing Meth

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(PAOLI) - Orange County and state law enforcement officers have taken down another meth house in Paoli.

Police Arrest Man For Paoli Tool Thefts

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(JASPER) - State police from the Jasper District have solved a theft from Huntingburg Machine Works trucks in Paoli.

Rep. Hill Reminds Orange County Residents Of Summit Today

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - Indiana 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill wants to remind Orange County residents that he will be holding a summit today in French Lick to discuss flooding problems.

Bedford March For Babies Breaks Expectations In Fund Raising

Last updated on Monday, April 21, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The March for Babies kicked off yesterday, and exceeded expectations.

IDHS: More Aftershocks Possible Through Weekend

Last updated on Saturday, April 19, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is reminding people that after shocks could happen throughout the next few days and to be prepared.

One Good Quake Deserves Another, Second One Rattles In At 4.6

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Yes, your house was shaking this morning…both times!

Monroe County Deputies Arrest Two On Drug Dealing Charges

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s officers have arrested two individuals on charges of drug dealing.

Troopers Cite More Than 100 For Traffic Violations In Two Days

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(MARTINSVILLE) - State police from the Putnamville District went on a traffic blitz in rural Morgan County after complaints of dangerous drivers in the area.

Man Escapes Police On ATV In Martin County

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(HINDOSTAN) - State Police Jasper are looking for a man that took off on an ATV in the area of Hindostan in Martin County.

Bartholomew County Has Most Meth Labs Dismantled In State

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(UNDATED) - The Indiana State Police report having torn down more meth labs last year than they did in 2006.

Two Arrested In Springville Drug Bust

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - Officers and Emergency Response Team members pulled out of the Lawrence County Security Center between 8:30 and 9:00am this morning to execute a search warrant out in the county.

Student Busted On Drug Charges In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, April 18, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have arrested one man on drug charges when he came in to report a robbery.

Rep. Hill To Hold Flooding Summit In French Lick On Monday

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - Indiana 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill will be holding a flood summit in French Lick this coming Monday.

Bridge Wins Community Service Award

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Chamber of Commerce held their 92nd annual dinner Tuesday night, and selected a long-standing member of the Bedford Times-Mail staff for their Community Service Award.

Rabies Clinic Dates, Times Announced

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Health Department has announced their times and dates for their 2008 Rabies Clinic.

Police Warning Of "Shoppers' Sweepstakes" Check Scam

Last updated on Thursday, April 17, 2008

(UNDATED) - State police are warning of a check scam that seems to have been one of the better orchestrated ones yet.

BPD: Hall-Mar Burglaries "Suspicious"

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Johnny Hall-Mar gas station has been burglarized again early this morning.

Orange County Man Elected To Chair Hoosier Energy Board

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(ORANGE COUNTY) - One of the members of the Orange County REMC Board of Directors has been elected chairman of the Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors.

IU To Switch To Federal Direct Loans

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has announced that it will be switching back to Federal Direct Loans for the upcoming 2008-2009 academic year.

BNL Students To Test Leatherwood Waters Tomorrow

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford North Lawrence students will be getting their feet wet tomorrow.

Hill Introduces Bill To Incentivize Helping Military Families

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill has announced his introduction of a tax relief package aimed at helping those who help American servicemen and women on the homefront.

Calling All Former Dogwood Queens, Chairs

Last updated on Wednesday, April 16, 2008

(ORLEANS) - Orleans Dogwood Festival officials are looking for former Dogwood Queens, chairpersons, and citizens of the year as part of their celebration of the 40th anniversary of the event.

Time To Get Filing, If You Haven't Already

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(UNDATED) - Do you have your taxes done? State and federal taxes need to be postmarked before midnight tonight, which means procrastinators will be bombarding tax preparation companies and post offices.

HiB Fuels To Open Facility In Linton

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(LINTON) - A Bedford company is expanding into Greene County.

Bedford Man Charged In Bloomington Stabbing

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedford man has been arrested in a stabbing incident over the weekend in Bloomington.

Bartholomew County Deputy One Of Three Injured In Crash

Last updated on Tuesday, April 15, 2008

(BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY) - A Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputy has been injured in a 2-car wreck on US-31 south of Columbus.

Fire Set At Lawrence County Jail Sunday Night

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - It was a hot time at the old jail last night.

Springville Man Charged With Beating Woman In Front Of Child

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Springville man is behind bars after allegedly beating a woman in front of her child Saturday evening.

Man Allegedly Threatens Deputy With Baseball Bat, Gets Arrested

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s officers have one man in custody after he allegedly threatened an officer with a baseball bat.

Orleans Couple Jailed After Fight, One Man Threatening Officer

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - An Orleans couple are in jail after getting into a fight at the AAA Gas Station in Bedford early Saturday morning.

Area Under Freeze Warning This Morning, Tonight

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BEDFORD) - It’s the middle of April, and we’re under a freeze warning.

Bloomington Pair, County Officer Save Heltonville Woman's Life

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies tag teamed with a pair of alert Bloomington citizens to save the life of a Heltonville woman Friday night.

Dubois County Pair Facing 50 Years For Theft

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(DUBOIS COUNTY) - State police, along with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Department and Birdseye Town Marshal have made two arrests in the theft of an ATV and a dirt bike.

Dogwood Fest Committee Wanting To Make "Clean Sweep" Of Orleans

Last updated on Monday, April 14, 2008

(ORLEANS) - The Dogwood Festival committee in Orleans has announced one final committee meeting to take place this coming Saturday at 9:00am.

Despite Appearances To The Contrary, Obama Hits Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

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(BLOOMINGTON) - Illinois Senator Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the Little 500 a while after 3:00pm this afternoon.

Bedford Family Loses Home To Lightning Strike

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Last night’s storms cost one Bedford family their home.

Two Weeks, Two Internal Thefts At Bloomington Wal-Mart

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Two weeks and two internal thefts at the Bloomington Wal-Mart.

Two Arrested On Drug, Alcohol Charges This Morning

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police picked up two more area residents on drug and alcohol charges.

East Lawrence Boil Order Lifted

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

The boil order for East Lawrence Water Authority customers has been lifted.

Hawkins Found Guilty

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Guilty as charged. Former Lawrence County Jail Matron Shauna Hawkins was convicted on a felony count of sexual misconduct last night.

Monroe, Patoka Reservoirs Over 90% Full

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Area reservoirs are getting closer to capacity.

DNR Training Eight Furry New Officers Near Martinsville

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(MARTINSVILLE) - Indiana conservation officers are training eight new K-9 officers at Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Martinsville.

Police Looking For Alleged Debit Card Thief

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(SELLERSBURG) - State Police Sellersburg are asking for help in identifying a woman they say has been using a debit card belonging to a Harrison County victim.

Rep. Hill Holding Meeting For Students Wanting To Attend Military Academies

Last updated on Friday, April 11, 2008

(SCOTTSBURG) - 9th District Democratic Congressman Baron Hill is offering a program for high school students that are looking to attend a military service academy.

Drug Free Students Getting Plastered...On Billboards

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department, through it’s D.A.R.E. program, is helping make kids feel 10 feet tall…and about 22 feet wide.

DNR Training Eight Furry New Officers Near Martinsville

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(MARTINSVILLE) - Indiana Conservation Officers are training eight new K-9 officers at Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Martinsville.

Two Arrested On Drug Charges Thursday Morning

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have two in custody on drug charges after a traffic stop early this morning.

Two Hurt In Wreck In Front Of Pizza Hut

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A two car accident in front of the Bedford Pizza Hut last night sent two people to the hospital.

Obama To Bypass Bloomington, Speak In Columbus

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(COLUMBUS) - It’s confirmed, Illinois Senator Barack Obama will bypass Bloomington, a stop that had been rumored for a day or so, and will instead conduct a town hall meeting in Columbus.

Hawkins Trial Continues Today

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Shauna Hawkins trial gets back underway today. Today is day 4 of the sexual misconduct trial of the former Lawrence County Jail Matron.

Tools Stolen From Huntingburg Machine Works Crew

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(PAOLI) - State Police Jasper are currently investigating the theft of tools from a Huntingburg Machine Works crew in Orange County.

Three Campers Robbed In Martin County

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIAN SPRINGS) - State police are investigating a burglary in Indian Springs in Martin County.

IDHS Still Encouraging Flood Victims To Report Losses

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is still encouraging people to file reports about flood damage to their hotline.

BNL Students, GM Helpers Return To Test Leatherwood Creek

Last updated on Thursday, April 10, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford North Lawrence students are teaming up with General Motors again to test the waters of Leatherwood Creek as part of the Earth Force Green Program.

Two Injured In Monday Wreck

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Two people are injured after an accident near the Bedford Taco Bell.

Boil Order Issued For East Lawrence Area

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Another boil order is in effect in Lawrence County, this time for customers of East Lawrence Water.

Matron Hawkins Trial Underway This Week

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The jury selection in the case against former Lawrence County Jail Matron Shauna Hawkins commenced yesterday.

IU To Honor First Female President Of An African Nation

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has announced the days on which their commencement ceremonies will be held this year, and has already announced one honorary degree recipient, from the nation of Liberia.

Crane Receives $800,000 In Grants For Diabled Veterans

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(CRANE) - NSWC Crane has received $800,000 in grants to help veterans with disabilities.

Carmel Teacher Killed In Brown County

Last updated on Wednesday, April 09, 2008

(NASHVILLE)- A sign-language teacher at Carmel High School was killed in Brown County Sunday.

Ball State Spends $1.3M On Defense, McKinney Appeal Still Pending

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(MUNCIE) - An appeal over the shooting death of Bedford native Michael McKinney by a Ball State University police officer may be coming to a us district court near you.

Clerk's Office Bombarded By Registrations For Yesterday's Deadline

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Did you get registered in time?

Flood Warnings In Bedford, Williams Cancelled

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Flood levels are almost back to normal along the East Fork of the White River, but how long is that going to last?

Sen. Steele Gets Perfect Attendance Record At Statehouse

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(INDIANAPOLIS) - If showing up is half the battle, Bedford’s State Senator Brent Steele has won that half hands down.

"Major League Of Marching Music" Holding Championship In Bloomington

Last updated on Tuesday, April 08, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - If you are a fan of big horns, big formations and big noise, you may want to be in Bloomington this August.

Five Incarcerated After Bedford Meth Lab Bust

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Four Bedford residents and one out-of-towner are behind bars after a Lawrence County meth lab gets taken down.

Today Last Chance To Register For Primary Vote

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(UNDATED) - Today is the day to get registered if you plan on voting in the May 6th primary elections.

Several Highways Still Flooded

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Despite pleasant weather over the weekend, flooding dangers continue.

Paoli Man Taken In On Firearms, Battery Charges

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(PAOLI) - Police in Orange County have one man in custody for allegedly recklessly discharging a firearm.

Meth Lab Dismantled Near Elementary School

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(MARTINSVILLE) - State police from the Putnamville District took down a meth lab in Martinsville.

Area Roads To Go Under The Paver

Last updated on Monday, April 07, 2008

(VINCENNES) - With nicer weather on the way, not only are area Hoosiers taking advantage of it, so are area highway work crews.

Unemployment Up, Could Training Help Lawrence County?

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(UNDATED) - The reports are in, and jobs nationwide are down. For the third month in a row, employers have slashed jobs throughout the country.

Semi Jack-knifes, Closes Down I-65 For Three Hours

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(SEYMOUR) - A tractor trailer hauling a load of spuds jack-knifed on Interstate 65 near Seymour this morning.

BPD: About 31 Self-Storage Units Broken Into

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The picture is becoming a bit clearer as to what happened at the Keach & Grove self-storage warehouse in Bedford.

Nor Any Drop To Drink...

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(BEDFORD) - When it rains, it pours here in southern Indiana, and pours, and pours, and rains, and floods.

Bedford Company To Develop Bike Path In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedford company is currently in charge of the work to improve and develop the B-Line bike trail in Bloomington.

French Lick Man Busted In Martin County

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(SHOALS) - A French Lick man has found himself in some serious trouble after getting pulled over in Martin County early this morning.

Circus Returning To French Lick

Last updated on Friday, April 04, 2008

(FRENCH LICK) - The French Lick Hall of Fame Circus is coming back to the resort town.

Boil Order Issued For Bedford Area

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford has issued a boil order for several areas of the city due to the replacement of a fire hydrant.

Clinton Speech Focuses On Economic Issues

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Yesterday afternoon, for at least a little while, all eyes were on Bedford.

Heavy Rains Cause More Flood Worries Tonight

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Tonight, the WBIW listening area is looking at some heavy storms, and, along with that, enough water to add on to our existing flood pools and possibly create a few more.

Clinton Speech Gets Generally Positive Reviews From Crowd

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - It was a packed house yesterday for the Bill Clinton speech.

Williams Man Arrested On Battery Charge

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - A Williams man is in jail after he allegedly beat his live-in girlfriend.

Bedford Police Seeking Leads In Warehouse Thefts

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are investigating a pair of thefts from personal storage units at the Keach & Grove warehouse at 9th and O Streets.

Dave Matthews In Bloomington Sunday To Support Obama

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - If you’re a lover of presidential politics, these next few weeks are going to be heaven for you.

IUPD Advises Street Closures For Saturday's Mini Marathon

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Circle of Life IU Mini Marathon will be coming to Bloomington this Saturday.

Clinton Speaks At Packed Assembly Hall

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(UNDATED) - Former President Bill Clinton addressed a packed house at Assembly Hall Wednesday afternoon.

Officals Opening Flood Gates At Patoka Lake

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(JASPER) - The county commissioners in Dubois County are opening the flood gates at Patoka Lake to alleviate flooding in that area, but the extra water will be making it’s way down the Patoka River into Gibson County. That has emergency officials there worried.

57th Little 500 Race Weekend Approaching

Last updated on Thursday, April 03, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s Little 500 bicycle races will take place April 11th and 12th.

Bill Clinton Visits Bedford Area

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Former president Bill Clinton’s visit to Bedford was delayed this afternoon, but he did arrive sometime around 2:30pm to speak at the Bedford Middle School.

Water Service Interruption Today

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The city of Bedford will have an unplanned interruption in water service today at 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Bubba In Bedford, Then Bloomington

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Today is the big day for Bubba’s visit to Bedford. Former President Bill Clinton is due in Columbus around 9:00am this morning, then making his way to Seymour, and then to the Bedford Middle School gymnasium.

Jeremy Piven In Bloomington To Support Barack Obama

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Just because Bill Clinton’s coming to South Central Indiana, doesn’t mean he’s going to have the stage to himself.

Marquette Coach To Lead Hoosier Basketball Team

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(BLOOMINGTON) - Another big arrival has made his way to Bloomington as of last night.

Vintage Base Ball Coming To West Baden

Last updated on Wednesday, April 02, 2008

(WEST BADEN SPRINGS) - If of you are, by any stroke of sheer luck and fantastic health, old enough to remember what it was like when the Chicago Cubs held spring training in West Baden and French Lick, we’re talking the first time, well, you can, in a way, relive those days in a couple weeks.

Police Announce Security Measures For Clinton Visit

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department’s Assistant Chief, Dan Kirk, has advised WBIW News as to what security measures will be implemented in order to keep former President Bill Clinton, and those attending his visit to Bedford Middle School, safe.

Complete Clinton Visit Itinerary Released

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(BEDFORD) - Final details have been made about President Bill Clinton’s Wednesday trip to southern Indiana including Bedford.

Flooding To Worsen; Monroe, Patoka Lakes Over 80% Full

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(BEDFORD) - The National Weather Service is expecting flood conditions to worsen in southern Indiana over the next few days.

Police Investigating Theft Of ATV, Motorcycle

Last updated on Tuesday, April 01, 2008

(HUNTINGBURG) - State Police Jasper are investigating the theft of two off road vehicles from a Huntingburg home.


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