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Mitchell Man Found Hanged In Lawrence County Jail
(BEDFORD) - A Lawrence County inmate from Mitchell was found hanging in his cell early yesterday morning.
Bedford Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is dead after wrecking his Honda motorcycle last night.
Three Injured In Head-On Wreck On Old 50
(BEDFORD) - Three people were taken to the hospital after a head-on wreck on Old Highway 50 Saturday afternoon.
Man Arrested For Boat Club Hit-And-Run
(BEDFORD) - An Oakland City man is in Lawrence County jail after police allege he got drunk, ran into another vehicle and took off.
Jill's House Opens In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Jill’s House officially opens in Bloomington today.
Hewetson Takes Honors, But Not Tiara, In America's Junior Miss
(MOBILE, AL) - Bedford’s very own Junior Miss Indiana took home a couple awards, but not the big one in the America’s Junior Miss competition in Mobile, Alabama.
Lawrence County's New Idol Is...
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County has a new “Idol” from the Limestone Heritage Festival “Lawrence Country Idol” contest.
No Arrests Made In Greene County Shooting Death
(LINTON) - Indiana State Police Bloomington is investigating the shooting death of a Greene County man.
Man Wanted For Theft Found With Drugs
(ORANGE COUNTY) - State police picked up a Paoli man wanted on a number of charges, and who allegedly racked up a couple more.
Switz City Man Pleads In Child Porn Case
(SWITZ CITY) - A Switz City man arrested for child pornography has agreed to plead guilty.
Man Steals Car, Spits On Officer, Goes To Jail
(SHOALS) - Indiana State Police from the Jasper District have a Loogootee man in custody after he allegedly caused a bit of a scene in Shoals, and spit on an officer.
Construction To Shut Down Part Of IN-58 In Greene, Lawrence
(GREENE COUNTY) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is getting ready to resurface parts of IN-58 in Greene and Lawrence Counties.
11 Day Window Opens For Firework Season
(UNDATED) - Some Hoosier cities have restricted when you can shoot off fireworks. But with the fourth of July approaching, most of those limits don’t apply.
Several Flood Relief Offices Shutting Doors
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A number of one-stop disaster assistance centers will be closing up shop tomorrow.
Bedford Man Arrested For Public Nudity
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is behind bars for baring all.
Martinsville To Get New VA Clinic
(MARTINSVILLE) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer has announced the Department of Veterans Affairs has decided to set up a new veterans care clinic in Martinsville.
Paoli Man Area's Newest Millionaire
(PAOLI) - A Paoli man took a day off from work, and somehow managed to increase his monthly salary by about $10,000 dollars.
Missing Medora Teens Back Home
(MEDORA) - State police from the Seymour District say the two teens that went missing from Medora have turned up in Bloomington.
Citizens Help Police Grab Thieves In French Lick
(FRENCH LICK) - Two Orange County men are behind bars facing a number of felony theft-related charges after citizens help police find them.
Bloomington Man Charged With Rape
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police have a man in custody on a rape charge.
Teen In Critical Condition From Tractor-Semi Accident
(WORTHINGTON) - A 13-year-old Greene County boy has been critically injured in an accident involving a semi and the tractor he was driving.
Fatality On US-50
(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell woman is dead after a rollover on US-50 yesterday afternoon.
Police On Hunt For Missing Medora Teens
(MEDORA) - State police from the Seymour District are asking for help in finding missing teens from Medora.
Monroe County Deputy Involved In Wreck Injuring 5 Others
(BLOOMINGTON) - A little after 2:00 yesterday afternoon, Monroe County Sheriff Chief Deputy Scott Mellinger says a woman with kids in the car pulled out right in front of a county squad car.
ISP: Drunk Driving Checkpoint In Greene County This Weekend
(GREENE COUNTY) - State troopers from the Bloomington District are warning Greene County residents to stay sober this weekend if you’re going to be on the road.
IU Law Professors Agree With Supreme Court Child Rape Decision
(BLOOMINGTON) - This week, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the execution of rapists, even child rapists, is unconstitutional if there is no fatality, and now professors from the Indiana University School of Law are weighing in on the decision.
Martin County Homeowners May Get Pleasant Surprise In Property Tax Bill
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Martin County residents may soon notice a difference on their property tax bills…and nicely enough, it could be a decrease.
Farmers Eligible For Unemployment Assistance
(UNDATED) - Farmers impacted by the severe flooding events and tornadoes since May 30th may be eligible for special federal disaster unemployment assistance.
Greene County Roads Taking Beating From Heavy Traffic Reroutes
(LYONS) - With major thoroughfares still closed in Greene County from this month’s flooding, smaller county roads are taking a beating due to rerouted traffic.
White Pleads "Not Guilty" In Stabbing Of Rocker
(BLOOMINGTON) - A not-guilty plea has been entered in the case of the Minneapolis singer stabbed to death in Bloomington over the weekend.
Daniels Joining Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin Governors In Aid Request
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has joined with Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle and Iowa Governor Chet Culver in asking President Bush to reduce the amount state and local governments have to reimburse the federal government for assisting in the current flooding emergencies, which are still playing themselves out in some areas, including Indiana.
ISP To Inspect School Buses
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police in the Bloomington District, and state wide, are heading out to inspect area school buses.
Steele Advises Flood Victims To Beware Of Shady Contractors
(BEDFORD) - State Senator Brent Steele is urging Hoosier flood victims to be aware of scam contractors.
FEMA, SBA Encouraging Affected Residents To Get Apps In
(UNDATED) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration are encouraging Hoosiers in federally declared disaster counties, including Lawrence, to get registered with FEMA and the SBA to help get damages covered from this month’s flooding.
Moped Driver Faces Hit-And-Run, OWI Charges
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford moped rider is charged with hit-and-run after he struck two parked vehicle with his scooter.
Experimental Plane Hits Ground South Of Seymour
(SEYMOUR) - A plane went down injuring the pilot yesterday in Jackson County.
Odd Break-In Lands Couple In Monroe County Jail
(BLOOMINGTON) - A strange break-in Sunday morning in Bloomington.
Man Allegedly Beat Wife In Front Of 3 And 5 Year Old Kids
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County deputies were dispatched to a domestic battery call Sunday and when they arrived, a 5-year-old answered the door asking the officers if they were there because the dad was mean to his mom.
This Week Lightning Safety Awareness Week
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The National Weather Service in Indinapolis has declared this week Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
Minneapolis Singer Stabbed To Death In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police allege a Warsaw, Indiana man stabbed a Minneapolis man to death in the campus town Saturday morning.
Seymour Native Crowned Miss Indiana
(ZIONSVILLE) - A 21-year-old student at the University of Indianapolis has been crowned Miss Indiana.
Eight I-69 Protesters Arrested
(WARRICK COUNTY) - State police from the Jasper District have 8 people who were protesting the Interstate 69 expansion in Warrick County over the weekend.
Police Need Help Finding Driver Who Injured Three In Wreck
(SEYMOUR) - State police from the Seymour district are trying to find the person responsible for a wreck on Interstate 65 that sent three people to the hospital, including two from Bloomington.
FSA Office Accepting Applications For Help In Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - Starting today, the Lawrence County FSA office will be taking applications for the Emergency Conservation Program for farmers who have experienced loss as a result of the recent flooding.
Bloomington Reports $350k In Flood Damage
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington has submitted official assessments of the flood damage in the campus town.
Heavy Rains Slow PCB Clean Up In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Rain delays have hampered GM’s PCB cleanup project in Bedford.
Lawrence County Approved Federal Assistance
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Lawrence was among six other counties approved for federal assistance yesterday evening, this now brings the total number to 37 counties.
One Injured In Motorcycle Crash In Bedford
(Bedford) - One man was injured when a motorcycle struck a car early Thursday morning on John Williams Boulevard.
Car Runs Off Road, Catches Fire
(BEDFORD) - Three people were injured early Sunday morning when the car they were traveling in was run off the road struck a tree, then caught on fire.
Man Breaks Into Bloomington Home, Leaves Messages
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington resident returned home from an out of town trip to find that someone had broke into their house, and called to tell them all about it.
Police Need Help Identifying Man
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police Department and Dunn Memorial Hospital need your help in identifying a man who came into the hospital claiming he didn’t remember his name or why he was in Bedford.
One Injured In Three Car Wreck In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - One person was injured in a three vehicle accident at intersection of IN-58 and Lincoln Avenue last night.
Unwanted Man Jailed On Alcohol Related Charges
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police received a call from the 1100 block of 13th Street yesterday from a residence who had an unwanted visitor on his front porch.
Bedford Man Wins Big Father's Day Gift
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man’s wallet got a little fatter on father’s day.
Mother Files Lawsuit Over Daughter's Death
(BEDFORD) - The mother of the 8-year-old girl killed in a plane crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against employees of the Bedford Airport, a flight instructor and county commissioners.
Trip To McDonald's Leads To Arrest
(BEDFORD) - A drunken trip to McDonald’s led to the arrest of a Bedford woman early this morning.
GM Powertrain To Hold Public Meeting Tomorrow
(BEDFORD) - The General Motors plant in Bedford will hold a general information session on progress of the environmental investigation and cleanup of PCB.
Loogootee Man Arrested After Crash
(LOOGOOTEE) - A man was arrested last night after crashing his motorcycle, and then getting back on and riding off.
Man Critcally Injured In Motorcycle Crash
(BLOOMINGTON) - Yesterday morning a Bloomington tattoo artist was thrown from his motorcycle and is now in critical condition.
Woman Arrested After Alleged Fight
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was arrested after an early morning fight.
Officals Meet With Flood Victims
(FRANKLIN) - Frustrated flood victims are still trying to get some answers. Several hundred attended a meeting on assistance at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.
FEMA Warning Flood Victims To Lookout For Scams
(UNDATED) - FEMA Officials in South-Central Indiana are warning flood victims about scam artists.
USDA Extends Deadline For Reporting Crops
(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Policy changes made by the 2008 farm bill and recent extreme weather conditions have caused The United States Department of Agriculture has extended their 2008 deadline for reporting crops.
Bridge Repairs To Take At Least A Month
(GREENE CO.) - About 60 feet of concrete and pavement on SR-57 in Greene County was washed out by high water, and isn’t expected to be replaced for at least a month.
Bloomington Man Arrested For Breaking Into Cars
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Police Officers were called to the area of Campus View Apartments, because several suspicious subjects were reported in the lot.
Routine Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest
(JASPER) - Early Thursday morning an Indiana State Police Officer got more than he bargained for during a routine traffic stop.
Monroe County Can Save $25K A Year, According To 10-Year-Old
(BLOOMINGTON) - A fourth-grader has told the Monroe County Council they can save 25-thousand dollars a year by turning off computers at night.
Woman Arrested After Calling For Help
(BEDFORD) - A woman called 911 early this morning asking for help, because she was drunk, didn’t know where she was and had driven into high water.
Bedford Man Arrested For Entering House
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Police Officers responded to a call of a possible breaking and entering in the 3100 block of Ted Jones Drive on Sunday.
Two Injured In Weekend Crash
(MITCHELL) - Two people were injured when a motorcycle struck a truck on SR-37 in Mitchell Saturday evening.
2 Injured In Motorcycle, Deer Accident
(HELTONVILLE) - Two people were injured when a deer ran into the path of the Harley Davidson motorcycle they were riding.
Ordner to visit Bedford June 25th
(UNDATED) - U.S. Senator Dick Lugar has announced that Larry Ordner, from his southern office, will be in Bedford on Wednesday, June 25th.
White River To Begin Falling This Week
(UNDATED) - The White River was on the rise again over the weekend in Seymour, but the waters should begin to recede by this afternoon.
Steele Wants Farmers To Report Damages
(UNDATED) - Indiana State Senator Brent Steele wants farmers who have lost crops or livestock during recent flooding to report losses to the U.S. Department of Agriculture as soon as possible.
Man in Jail After Police Pursuit
(PERRY COUNTY) -A New Albany man is behind bars after attempting to flee Indiana State Police.
Man In Custody After Trying To Flee Police On An ATV
(JASPER) - A Holland man is behind bars after trying to flee police on his all terrain vehicle.
Two Injured In Head-on Collison Near Shoals
(SHOALS) - Two people were injured Friday when a tractor trailer was involved in a head-on collision on US-50 east of Shoals.
Dog Shelter Owner Recalls Rushing Waters
(MARTINSVILLE) - The owner of a Morgan County dog shelter lost nearly everything in the great flood of 2008.
Volunteers Pulling Up Sleeves
(MARTINSVILLE) - Volunteers are helping people recover from last weekend’s flooding.
Mobile Food Pantries Open Across Southern Indiana
(UNDATED) - Some Indiana families are struggling to stay afloat in the wake of record flooding. That’s why several food banks are collecting items for those driven from their homes.
14 Additional Counties Added To Diaster List
(UNDATED) - President Bush has declared added another 14 Indiana counties to the disaster declaration. That makes 22 in all, now, eligible for federal disaster assistance.
Tony Stewart Donates Winnings To Flood Victims
(COLUMBUS) - NASCAR driver and Hoosier native Tony Stewart pledged to donate his share of his team’s winnings in the Lifelock 400 Sunday to flood relief in his hometown of Columbus.
Governor: Martinsville Flooding Under Control
(MARTINSVILLE) - Even as rain poured down in Martinsville Friday, Gov. Mitch Daniels proclaimed the state has flooding under control.
Columbus Hospital To Remain Closed For Weeks
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus Regional Hospital’s emergency room will remain closed for another six-to-eight weeks as the hospital cleans up from this week’s floods.
Brown County Lifts Boil Order
(BROWN COUNTY) - Brown County officials announced this morning the boil water order has been lifted for those on Brown County water.
The Sky Is Cryin'... Again
(UNDATED) - The “long dry spell” in the area is finally over as more rain is forecasted for today.
Police Looking For Stolen Motorcycle
(FRENCH LICK) - Indiana State Police have a tough search ahead of them, and need your help in locating a stolen motorcycle.
Crawford County Man Didn't Want Sobriety Tested
(BEDFORD) - A Crawford County man pulled over for drunk driving in Bedford wanted no part in a sobriety test.
Bomb Threat At Bloomington Wal-Mart
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington Wal-Mart closed yesterday afternoon at 12:30 because a bomb threat was anonymously phoned in.
Bedford Woman Removed From Bloomington Home Twice
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington woman is in custody after she snuck into her ex-boyfriends house through a basement window.
Woman Arrested For Doing Donuts In Husband's Yard
(BLOOMINGTON) - A man called police yesterday with a strange complaint; his wife was driving through his yard causing heavy damage.
More Than A Dozen In Jail For Looting In Columbus
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus police have now arrested more than a dozen people suspected of trying to steal appliances, lawnmowers, bicycles and other items from flood-damaged neighborhoods.
Meth Lab Dismantled Near School In Jasper
(JASPER) - Yesterday morning police from the Indiana State Police, Jasper City Police, and the Dubois County Sheriffs Department responded to a report of a strong chemical odor in the 3800 block of North Portersville Road.
Meth Bust In Huntingburg
(HUNTINGBURG) - Yesterday morning officers from the Huntingburg city police department and Indiana State Police served an arrest warrant in the 1000 block of Race Street.
FSSA Offices Opening To Help Relieve Martinsville, Columbus, Others
(UNDATED) - “Severely damaged.” That’s how Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels is describing the ag sector of the state following the weekend floods.
Water Main Break, Boil Order For North Lawrence Water Customers
(BEDFORD) - North Lawrence Water Authority is reporting a water main break is leaving some customers without water service.
Another Mark In The "Arrested" Column For Joint Drug Task Force
(MITCHELL) - The joint task force between Bedford and Lawrence County police cut another notch in their drug bust belt.
Two Behind Bars, One For Drugs, After Intoxicated Wal-Mart Run
(BEDFORD) - Two people are in custody after an intoxicated trip to Wal-Mart.
Man Arrested While Being In Wrong Place At Wrong Time
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is behind bars after Bedford police spotted him fleeing the scene of a robbery he wasn’t involved in.
Tall Grass Blamed For Accident Between Relatives
(LAWRENCEPORT) - Two people were injured after a collision at the intersection of Lawrenceport and Stonington Roads yesterday.
Roadways Continue To Be Flooded
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is announcing continued road closures in the listening area due to rising water.
Several Counties Eligible For Federal Aid
(INDIANAPOLIS) - President George W. Bush has officially signed disaster declarations for 8 Indiana counties yesterday.
Levee Breaks, River Still Rising
(UNDATED) - A levee in Daviess County has breached, and most residents around the area of Maysville are self-evacuating.
Bedford Man Commited Suicide
(BISBEE, AZ) - The death of a Bedford man in Arizona that was originally thought to be murder, has been determined as suicide.
I-69 Protesters Turn Violent
(BLOOMINGTON) - Protesters against the Interstate 69 expansion caused trouble in Bloomington yesterday afternoon.
Bloomington Fire Department Wants To Upgrade Fire Code
(BLOOMINGTON) - In an attempt to increase public safety around the college town, the Bloomington Fire Department will be recommending an upgrade to the city’s fire code be approved by city council in the coming weeks.
Bedford To Observe Flag Day Tomorrow
(BEDFORD) - The city of Bedford will be observing Flag Day tomorrow on the courthouse lawn.
Bloomington Man Arrested After Crash
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is behind bars after running his car off the road and rolling it over.
Flood Damage Estimated At Indiana University
(BLOOMINGTON) - Flood damage at Indiana University is estimated to be at least one million dollars.
Daniels To Inspect Agricultural Damage
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels and Indiana Director Of Agriculture Andy Miller will meet with farmers and agriculture officials today to assess agricultural damage.
Area Evacuated After Levee Breaks
(WASHINGTON) - A levee has broken on the swollen white river in southern Indiana.
Columbus Police Dealing With Looters
(COLUMBUS) - Looters are pillaging Columbus’ flooded neighborhoods in search of anything they can sell as scrap, but residents are fighting back.
Daviess County Levee Fails; Plainville, Capehart In Danger
Updated: 6/11/2008 12:00pm
(CAPEHART) - Just after 6:00am this morning, that which has been feared for days finally happened in Daviess County: the levees protecting Plainville and Capehart from the engorged White River have failed.
Flood Warnings Continue For Listening Area
(UNDATED) - More new major flooding continues to develop in Southern Indiana, mostly towards the southwest.
Bloomington Man Arrested For Nude 15-Year-Old's Pic In Cell Phone
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is in custody on child porn charges after police found a picture of a nude 15-year-old girl on his cell phone.
Bad Idea: Stealing Flowers To Make Up With Girl While Stoned
(BLOOMINGTON) - Sometimes, when you get in a fight with your girlfriend, there’s good ways to make up, and there’s not-so-smart ways to make up.
Wisconsin Dells Lake Collapse Has Some Worried About Local Lakes
(LAKE DELTON, WI) - Imagine if one of the most notable natural attractions disappeared from West Baden. Perhaps the sulphur springs or something similar.
Semi Goes Up In Flames On IN-37 In Morgan County
(WAVERLY) - These past few days, when it comes to IN-37 through Morgan County, when it rains, it pours…and then it catches fire.
Columbus Mayor: Officials Doing All They Can
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus Mayor Fred Armstrong held a community meeting Tuesday about the flooding situation in the city.
Flood Closures And Warnings
Updated 6/10/2008 10:05am
(BEDFORD) - Here is your most up to date list of road closures, warnings and other problems.
Ball State Study: Flooding May Cost $126 Million
(MUNCIE) - Ball State University’s Miller College of Business has put a preliminary price tag on this months floods in Central and South Central Indiana.
IU May Play Opener At "Memorial Swamp"
(BLOOMINGTON) - Depending on what happens between now and when the Hoosier football squad opens season august 30th, the IU-Western Kentucky home opener may be played at…Memorial Swamp.
Flooding Claims Another Life In Bartholomew County
(UNDATED)- The recent record flooding has claimed its third victim.
Riley Legislator Wants River Away From Town
(SPENCER)- A Democratic state representative is warning that one small southern Indiana community could be history thanks to the flooding.
Hospital Merger Gets Positive Response From Panel At Public Meeting
(BEDFORD) - Last night, people gathered for a public meeting to discuss the merger between Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Regional Medical Center at Schafer Auditorium, and it seems to be the county is mostly in favor.
INDOT Closing Section Of IN-56 For Pipe Replacement
(FRENCH LICK) - If roads aren’t closing because of water over the pavement, they’re closing because there’s not enough water under the pavement.
Skillman To Visit Columbus, Elnora This Afternoon
(COLUMBUS) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman will be making her tours of flood damage in South Central Indiana this afternoon.
Bloomington Closing North Dunn Street Bridge
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington is closing down the bridge on North Dunn Street for repairs.
Guard's New Recruits Get Thrown In The Deep End With Floods
(EDINBURGH) - About 400 marines who came to Camp Atterbury to train for potential emergencies are getting more than they initially bargained for.
Brown County Man Faces Child Porn Charges
(NASHVILLE) - A Brown County man faces charges of possession of child pornography.
Marines Assist In Flood Relief Efforts
(ATTERBURY) - About 400 Marines who came to Camp Atterbury to train for potential emergencies are getting more than they initially bargained for.
Martinsville Area Undergoes Assessment
(MARTINSVILLE) - Morgan County Emergency Management has a tough job ahead - they’ll be spending the next few days doing damage assessments to report to the state.
Dunn, BRMC Hold Public Merger Meeting Tonight
(BEDFORD) - The boards of Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Regional Medical Center have been discussing their potential merger for ages now, literally years, and have finally decided to ask the public to weigh in on the decision.
National Guard Deployed To Elnora
(ELNORA) - Governor Mitch Daniels has deployed the Indiana National Guard to Elnora and Greene County to help set up sandbags and assist the community with flood water control.
House 75% Lost To Fire In Guthrie
(GUTHRIE) - Firefighters were called to a Sunset Street home in Guthrie early Sunday morning.
Woman Hits Dog With Bike In Front Of Death Investigation
(HURON) - Lawrence County officers had their hands full yesterday evening when a motorcycle accident happened in front of a home where they were investigating a death.
And We Wonder, Who'll Stop The Rain?
(UNDATED) - Rain, rain, go away! After last summer’s drought, I bet you never thought people would be saying that!
Roadways Still Compromised by Flood Waters
(UNDATED) - A number of roads and other areas remain affected by flooding today.
Flood Warnings Along Rivers Continue
(UNDATED) - Flood warnings along sections of the White River and East Fork continue.
Area Utilities Still Trying To Return Services
(UNDATED) - Several counties are still facing significant power outages, especially in Bartholomew, Morgan, Jackson and Owen Counties.
President Bush Declares State Of Emergency For Area
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - President George W. Bush has declared a state of emergency for most of Central and South Central Indiana by request of Governor Mitch Daniels.
Health Dept: Those In Flood Areas With Wells Should Boil Water
(UNDATED) - The State Department of Health recommends anyone in flooded areas with septic systems or wells that are under floodwater should use bottled water for drinking or cooking.
Evacuations Continue
(UNDATED) - Evacuation efforts continue as the storm front that dumped 10 inches of rain in some areas has moved out of Indiana.
Flooding Strands Prince's Lake
(UNDATED) - Flash flooding has overflowed dams and broken levees in Vigo, Johnson, Clay and Greene Counties.
Storms Blamed For At Least Two Fatalities
(COLUMBUS) - Two fatalities and one missing person have been reported so far in the flash flooding from 10 inches of rain in Central Indiana on Saturday.
Water Rising, Red Cross Shelters Open In Seymour, Brownstown
(UNDATED) - Some of that high water has started to move farther south, heading toward the Ohio River.
Motorcyclist Hits Deer, Then Hit By Another Vehicle
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus resident was killed on Interstate 65 as he attempted to drive to his mother’s home after his home was flooded.
Northern Half Of Listening Area A "Disaster"
Updated 6/8/2008 with closures and updated warnings
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels has declared the northern half of the WBIW listening area a “disaster area,” including Lawrence County.
Flood Warnings Expand Along White River
(BEDFORD) - People living along most of the rivers in Southern and Central Indiana are looking at flood conditions continuing.
Quarry Truck Crushes Pickup
(MITCHELL) - A quarry truck from Mitchell Crushed Stone nearly crushed a pickup truck instead, sending it into a boulder.
Couple Arrested On Meth, Weapons Charges
(REGO) - State police from the Jasper District picked up a couple on meth related charges.
INDOT Closing Stove Rd. For Pipe Work
(BEDFORD) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is getting ready to shut down a section of Stove Road this coming Monday.
Kruzan Seeking Help From Daniels To Help "Dry Out" Bloomington Damage
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington is asking the state for help in recovering from the flooding that nearly drowned downtown Bloomington earlier this week.
Daniels To Ask For Federal Disaster Aid Today
(EDINBURGH) - Governor Daniels says the state expects to apply for federal disaster aid for this week’s storms by today.
Mixed Jobs Bag For Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Good news and bad news in Bloomington economics.
Joint Task Force Arrest 3 More On Drug Charges
(TUNNELTON) - The joint task force between the Bedford Police Department and Lawrence County Police Department arrested three more people on drug charges yesterday evening.
Sunrise Greetings To Close Manufacturing Shop
(BLOOMINGTON) - Employees of Sunrise Greetings in Bloomington were informed yesterday that the manufacturing arm will be closed.
Man Arrested For Allegedly Fondling 11 Year Old
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police arrested a man for entering a south side apartment and fondling an 11 year old girl.
Yesterday's Storms Are Today's Flood Warnings
(UNDATED) - Today’s looking to actually be a dry day, that is, unless you live or work near certain sections of the river.
Plenty Of Cleaning, Repairs, Left To Be Done
(UNDATED) - They call it stormy Monday, but Tuesday was twice as bad, and Wednesday was almost worse! Central and South Central Indiana has a lot of storm damage to clean up from.
Bloomington Mayor Kruzan Urges Caution As City Repairs Damage
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan is asking for caution from area residents as flooding in and around the campus town recedes.
ISP: Watch For Sobriety Checkpoint In Lawrence County This Weekend
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - State police from the Bloomington District will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this coming weekend in Lawrence County.
BFD Making Kids' Fire Safety A Year-Round Effort
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Fire Department is tag-teaming with Gateway Community Safety Net to help area elementary students learn to keep safe in the event of a fire.
East Lawrence Shutting Off Water For Repairs Tomorrow
(BEDFORD) - The East Lawrence Water Authority is advising customers they will be shutting off water tomorrow along US-50, east of Shawswick School Road.
Storm Causes Millions Of Dollars In Damage At Camp Atterbury
(EDINBURGH) - A tornado that touched down at Camp Atterbury caused millions of dollars in damage.
More Damage Reports As Storms Hit Again
(UNDATED) - Storm damage reports continue to roll in today from both yesterday and this morning’s storms.
Cement Truck Jackknifes, Goes Up In Flames
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell Police and Fire Departments had to respond to a call of a jack-knifed cement truck that just so happened to also be on fire on IN-60 Yesterday morning.
Man On The Loose After Police Pursuit
(MITCHELL) - Mitchell Police are also looking for another truck driver that was causing trouble in the southern Lawrence County town.
Juveniles Cited For Vandalizing Mailboxes
(BLOOMINGTON) - Five juveniles are in trouble with the law after a joyride turned destructive.
Teens Bad Day Ends In Juvenile Detention
(BLOOMINGTON) - How’s this for a bad day? Get drunk, get in a fight and get choked out, then get thrown in the slammer.
Two Arrested On Numerous Charges At Rooftop Quarry
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two people are in custody after an incident at Rooftop Quarry.
Fudge Contained Lavender, Not Marijuana
(Bloomington) - The 13 year old girl who passed out the fudge with the green leafy substance has been identified but faces no charges, after it was found the substance was lavender and not marijuana.
Orleans Town Council Meeting Moved
(Orleans) - Due to a conflict of schedules, the next regular meeting of the Orleans Town Council has been moved form June 19th.
More Wicked Weather This Way Comes
(UNDATED) - Yesterday’s storms are still, really, being cleaned up, and yet there’s more on the way.
Hospital Boards Ask For Public Opinion On Merger Talk
(BEDFORD) - The boards of Dunn Memorial Hospital and Bedford Regional Medical Center have been discussing their potential merger for ages now, literally years, and have finally decided to ask the public to weigh in on the decision.
Hoosier Uplands Announces Scholarship Winners
(BEDFORD) - Two Lawrence County high school students have been awarded scholarships by Hoosier Uplands for their academic achievements.
Lawrence County Unemployment Drops
(BEDFORD) - Unemployment numbers in South Central Indiana have taken a surprise step down, bucking both national and state trends.
Tornado Rips Though Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh Area
(EDINBURGH) - A tornado passed from Camp Atterbury into Edinburgh and down Indiana 252 Tuesday night.
Task Force Scores Another Big Drug Bust
(BEDFORD) - Four people are in custody after the joint task force between the Bedford and Lawrence County Police Departments completed another successful bust.
Man In Custody For Pointing Gun At Sleeping Man
(BEDFORD) - A Heltonville man is behind bars after he allegedly threatened to shoot a woman.
Lawrence County Storms Injure At Least One, More Storms Due
(UNDATED) - The WBIW listening area isn’t out of the woods yet.
Battered Woman Ditches Assailant At Fast Food Joint
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a battery call that ended up with the victim ditching her alleged assailant at a fast food joint.
Part Of IN-56 In French Lick Closing For Work
(FRENCH LICK) - Drivers going from, to, and through French Lick may need to find another route when a portion of IN-56 gets shut down for construction.
LA Company Takes Over Battered Bloomington Coupon Outfit
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Los Angeles-based private equity firm is purchasing the coupon business of International Outsourcing Services — but will keep an office in the company’s home base of Bloomington.
Centennian Wills $650k Posthumous Donation To Hilltop Center
(BLOOMINGTON)- The Hilltop Garden and Nature Center in Bloomington is celebrating a large donation, from an unlikely source.
Paoli In The Dark
Updated: 6/2/2008 5:30pm
(PAOLI) - The Town of Paoli has reported a power outage affecting most of the entire town.
Cummins To Lay Off 125
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus based Cummins, Inc. has announced they will be temporarily laying off 125 workers at their midrange engine plant in Bartholomew County.
Medical Condition Blamed For Fatal Greene County Accident
(GREENE COUNTY) - Bloomington State Police are still trying to figure out the exact cause of a fatal accident in eastern Greene County over the weekend.
Bloomington Cops Catch Copper Thieves Spotted After Dinner Break
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two men are behind bars after getting caught with a van full of stolen copper by two cops finishing up their dinner break.
Bedford Man In Jail After Leaving Accident He Allegedly Caused While Drunk
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have a man in custody after he allegedly ran into another vehicle while drunk, and then took off.
IUPD To Detonate Explosives For Training In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Some people living on the east end of Bloomington may think today is the 4th of July, instead of the 2nd of June.
Columbus Visitors' Center Honored
(COLUMBUS) - The Columbus Visitors Center has been named 2008 “Member of the Year” by the National Association of Sports Association for its sports tourism efforts.
Amber Alert Kids Found
Updated: 6/2/2008 9:53am
(UNDATED) - The two children abducted in Indianapolis have been found.
Anonymous Tip Leads Police To 400 Pot Plants, Cultivator
(SPENCER) - Bloomington State Troopers recovered more than 400 pot plants and sent an Owen County man to jail from an anonymous tip.
Police Serve Warrant, Find Two Extras
(JASPER) - Jasper State Police caught up with several people Friday night either wanted already or on marijuana charges.
Mitchell Teen Blows Tire, Gets Arrested
(HARRODSBURG) - A young Mitchell man is in jail after having an officer help him change a flat tire.
Dubois County Teen Dies In Monroe County Quarry
(MONROE COUNTY) - A Dubois County teen died at Rooftop Quarry in Monroe County with friends.
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