Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

1340 AM, Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Archives


Advertisement

Bloomington General Electric Plant To Remain Open

Last updated on Friday, January 30, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - General Electric says recent federal tax credits will allow it to keep its Bloomington refrigerator plant open beyond its projected closing next year.

Warmer Weather Hits This Weekend

Last updated on Friday, January 30, 2009

(UNDATED) - The snow has finally stopped and warmer temperatures are on the way for the weekend, with highs on both Saturday and Sunday expected to be in the low to mid 40’s.

More Snow On The Way, But No Need To Worry

Last updated on Thursday, January 29, 2009

(UNDATED) - There will be more snow falling across the Hoosier state today, but National Weather Service Meteorologist Steve Haines says not to worry, it will only be about a quarter of an inch at the most.

Postal Service: Help Your Letter Carrier Out

Last updated on Thursday, January 29, 2009

(UNDATED ) - The U.S. Postal Service is asking for help from residents in clearing snow and ice from the approach to mailboxes.

Paoli Peaks "Giddy" Over Recent Snowfall

Last updated on Thursday, January 29, 2009

(UNDATED) - Indiana’s two ski resorts are positively giddy over the heavy snowfall in Southern Indiana.

Kurtz Man Dies While Snow Shoveling

Last updated on Thursday, January 29, 2009

(KURTZ) - A Jackson County man died from a heart attack Wednesday morning while shoveling snow from around a car outside his Kurtz home.

Worst Snow In Years; Major Roads Should Be Clear By Tonight

Last updated on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Includes list of roadway condition reports.
(UNDATED) - How much snow have you had? Some places in the listening area are reporting anywhere between 6 and 9 inches of snow accumulation in what is being described as the worst snow storm in 2 years.

Chastain Home, Pruett Expected Back Next Week Friday

Last updated on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Destiny Chastain has returned home this week.

Marengo Woman Dies In Wreck Blamed On Slick Roads

Last updated on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

(MILLTOWN) - The current icy and snowy weather is being blamed for a fatal accident in Crawford County.

Southern Indiana Hit Hard With Snow And Ice

Last updated on Wednesday, January 28, 2009

(UNDATED) - Anywhere from 7 to 9 inches of snow has fallen over Central and Southern Indiana.

Tonight's Icy Weather Could Possibly Be "Devastating"

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(UNDATED) - Area officials are warning of significant ice accumulations, especially as you get closer to the Kentucky state line.

Lawrence County Unemployment Climbs To 11.6%

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(UNDATED) - Lawrence County unemployment numbers are out for December, and just as was expected, they’re not good.

Heavy Snowfall Cancels School, Snow Expected To Continue Through Wednesday

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(UNDATED) - The weather outside is causing dangerous driving conditions and a number of school closures.

Farming Accident Leaves Owen County Man Dead

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(SPENCER) - A farming accident has claimed the life of a rural Owen County man.

Fiery Wreck Sends Three To Area Hospitals

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(LOOGOOTEE) - A fiery wreck near Loogootee’s Bogg’s Lake yesterday morning sent three people to the hospital.

Friday Night Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Monroe County

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(MONROE COUNTY) - While you’re worried about driving safely this morning, you should also be thinking about driving safely, and soberly, Friday night, especially if you’re planning on being in Monroe County.

Seymour Buzzing, Planning Miss America Festivities

Last updated on Tuesday, January 27, 2009

(SEYMOUR) - Seymour Mayor Craige Luedeman says the whole community is buzzing about their newest celebrity, 2009 Miss America Katie Stam.

Listening Area May Get 4-6 Inches Of Snow Monday Night

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(UNDATED) - Oh, the weather outside is, a little lousy, but tonight it could, indeed, become frightful.

Jackson County Murder Suspect In Stable Condition

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(BROWNSTOWN) - Jackson County police say the man suspected in the shooting death of his wife near Brownstown cut himself several times afterwards in an apparent suicide attempt.

Bloomington Man Dies From Accident Injuries

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police in Bloomington report that the man involved in a serious accident early Friday morning has since succumbed to his injuries.

IUPD Looking For Purse Snatcher

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police are asking for help in finding a purse snatcher. IUPD Capt.

"Greene County Six" To Escape Charges Of Escape

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(BLOOMFIELD) - The six Greene County inmates who crawled through a jail ceiling to drink and have sex may not have to face felony escape charges.

Morgan County First, Only To Get FEMA Paperwork In

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(MARTINSVILLE) - Morgan County is the only Indiana county affected by June’s flooding that has completed the federal paperwork application process with FEMA.

Laptop Charger Blamed For Columbus House Fire

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Five people were displaced from their Columbus home after it went up in flames early this morning.

From "Girl From Seymour" To "Miss America"

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(SEYMOUR) - Katie Stam of Seymour has been crowned Miss America in Las Vegas.

Early Morning Fire Claims Columbus Home

Last updated on Monday, January 26, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Five people were displaced from the Columbus home after it went up in flames early this morning.

BNL Students Hurt, Killed In December Wreck To Be Remembered Saturday

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Almost a month to the day from an accident that took the lives of two Bedford North Lawrence students, the City of Bedford will be spending almost an entire day working to benefit the families and the memories of the victims.

Kirk Retires As Bedford's Assistant Chief Of Police

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Today is the last day on the job for the Bedford Police Department’s second-in-command.

Detectives Determine Jackson County Shooting Death To Be Murder-Suicide Attempt

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(DUDLEYTOWN) - Jackson County Sheriff’s detectives are calling the shooting death of a rural Dudleytown woman an attempt at a murder-suicide.

Rollover Sends Bloomington Man To Hospital In Critical Condition

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana State Police from the Bloomington District responded to the scene of a serious rollover on Airport Road in Monroe County this morning.

Ivy Tech Dedicates New Life Sciences Center Today In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Officials from Ivy Tech Community College-Bloomington and Monroe County government say a new $5 million state-of-the-art center could train up to 1,500 people for jobs in the life sciences over the next year.

Bowling Tournament To Be Held For First Time In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Hoosier Sports Corporation says Bloomington businesses should anticipate an increase in traffic when the city plays host to the 2009 Indiana State United States Bowling Congress Senior Tournament.

Jackson County Woman Found Dead From Gunshots

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(JACKSON COUNTY) - Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an apparent shooting death in the rural part of the county.

Duke Energy Helping Develop "Shovel Ready" Sites In Bloomington

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington Economic Development Corporation is working on getting a business development site “shovel ready,” and Duke Energy has cut them a check to help out.

Altercation Between Coach, Parent Sparks Investigation

Last updated on Friday, January 23, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A basketball game between two Monroe County middle schools Wednesday night reportedly got physical, between a coach and a man in the stands.

BedFed Shows Positive Results Despite Disastrous Year In Banking

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Despite troubles on the national banking scene, one local financial institution reports it’s came out of last year rather healthily.

IU Psych Department Gets $1.9M Grant

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The National Institutes of Health is awarding Indiana University’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences a $1.9 million grant.

Boil Order Lifted Thursday Morning

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(BEDFORD) - The boil order issued earlier this week has been lifted.

GM Falls Behind Toyota, Warns Of Upcoming Cash Shortage

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors has been demoted…to second in command.

Engineers Looking For Cause Of Ellettsville Church Roof Collapse

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(ELLETTSVILLE) - Building inspectors are reviewing the roof collapse in Ellettsville that sent one man to the emergency room Monday.

Jasonville Truck Driver Involved In Fatal Ohio Crash

Last updated on Thursday, January 22, 2009

(COLUMBUS, OH) - A Greene County truck driver has been involved in a fatal accident in Central Ohio.

Emerald Ash Borer Found In Monroe County

Last updated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The emerald ash borer has turned up in Monroe County.

Hill Trying To Help Constituents With DTV Conversion

Last updated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC) - If you’re concerned about the digital TV transition coming up in a few weeks, one area congressman says he’s making efforts to get issues taken care of.

Obama, Guantanamo, "Divine" Timing, And Bald Eagle Attacks, Oh My!

Last updated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

(UNDATED) - Today is the first full day of the Barack Obama presidential administration, and all eyes are on Washington.

Stolen Truck Found On Bottom Of Lake Monroe

Last updated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A truck was stolen Monday night from a Bloomington movie theater parking lot, and was found yesterday…in the icy waters of Lake Monroe.

Sports Complex To Open In Downtown Columbus By End Of 2009

Last updated on Wednesday, January 21, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - A $12.5 million indoor sports complex is planned for downtown Columbus.

More Information Released In Bedford Armed Robbery

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Further details have been released on Friday night’s armed robbery at the Ridgewood II Apartments.

Stove Fire Damages Mitchell Home

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(MITCHELL) - A stove fire claimed a rural Mitchell family’s kitchen yesterday.

Vinegar Hill Road To Partially Close Thursday

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Travelers on Vinegar Hill Road on the south end of Bedford will have to find another way to get where they’re going Thursday.

Orange County To Be Part Of Flood Recovery Employment Effort

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - Orange County is among a list of a dozen counties that will get flood recovery help in the form of a grant to hire temporary recovery workers.

What To Do On Inauguration Day In Area

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(UNDATED) - Today is the big day…inauguration day.

Water Main Burst Triggers Bedford Area Boil Order

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been announced for water customers of Bedford City Utilities, East Lawrence Water and Oolitic Water customers until further notice.

Obama's Signature To Get Place Of Honor At Nick's

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - President-elect Barack Obama’s signature is getting a place of honor at a Bloomington restaurant.

Man Found Hanging In Monroe County Tree

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A 54-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in Bloomington along a bike trail in Wapehani Park yesterday afternoon.

Blaze Claims Linton Car Dealer, Threatens Lumber Yard

Last updated on Tuesday, January 20, 2009

(LINTON) - Four fire departments responded to a blaze that claimed a Greene County car dealership early yesterday evening.

Prognosis "Not Good" For Former IU President Brand

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A former president of Indiana University has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Two Teens Arrested In Bedford Armed Robbery Case

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Two teenagers are accused in a Bedford armed robbery that occurred Friday night.

Two Teens Injured After Brakes Fail In Oolitic Accident

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(OOLITIC) - Two area teens were taken to the hospital after bad brakes sent their car into a tree in Oolitic.

Audience Provides "Good Input" At Bedford Third House Session

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Bedford’s three area state legislators made their Saturday stop in the Stone City for the Bedford Chamber of Commerce Third House session.

Skillman's Ag Council Makes Its Recommendations

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An agricultural regulatory task force commissioned in 2007 by Bedford native and Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has finally put out their report with a list of recommendations to change Indiana ag regulation.

Young Men From Mitchell, Bloomington, To Join Other Hoosiers At Obama's Inauguration

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Just because it’s the biggest party in ages in our nation’s capital doesn’t mean there won’t be Hoosiers, especially from the listening area, attending.

State Trooper Hurt In Morgan County Slide-Off

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(MORGAN COUNTY) - An Indiana State Trooper from the Putnamville District was involved in a one vehicle accident on Interstate 70 in Morgan County when his squad car slipped on the icy roadway.

What Hurts The Economy Helps IU

Last updated on Monday, January 19, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The troubled economy may be the reason more students are going to college.

Florida Man Dies In Lawrence County Accident

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(NEEDMORE) - A Lake Wales, Florida man lost his life in an accident on Washboard Road early this morning.

BFD Hosting Firefighter Training

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(BEDFORD) - If you’ve ever wanted to become a firefighter, you can take the first step right here in Bedford.

Another Frigid Day In B-B-B-B-Bedford

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(UNDATED) - Wind chill advisories remain in effect today with morning temperatures below zero and breezes taking them even further down.

Animals, Equipment Lost In Accidental Springville Barn Fire

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(SPRINGVILLE) - Despite cold temperatures this week, one Springville barn got rather warm Wednesday afternoon. Too warm, in fact.

Another Arson Suspected In Seymour

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(SEYMOUR) - Another suspected arson fire has occurred in the City of Seymour.

IU Library Hosting Viewing, Public Art Event For Inauguration Day

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - If you’re a fan of the incoming president, or are just wanting to be a part of something for Inauguration Day, the Wells Library at Indiana University in Bloomington is inviting the public to a public art event.

Cause Unclear In Greensburg Chopper Crash That Killed Paoli Nurse

Last updated on Friday, January 16, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The National Transportation Safety Board released more information Thursday on recent crashes of medical helicopters, including one last August in Indiana.

Bedford Much Colder Than Anchorage, Alaska Today

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - It’s a frigid one out there today. The freezing weather throughout the Midwest has been closing schools, delaying others, and is now working on after-school athletics.

Police Allege Bedford Man Stole Meds From Coworker

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(BEDFORD) - City police took a Bedford man into custody alleging he was stealing medication from a coworker.

Third House Session Announced For Orange County

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(PAOLI) - Orange County residents will be given an opportunity to meet with their state legislators next week Saturday at the Paoli Town Hall.

Bloomington Cancels Trash Pickup Today

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - If you live in Bloomington and today’s your trash pickup day…and you’re wondering why your trash is still on the curb, it’s because the city has canceled trash pickup today.

Bitter Cold Temps Delay Schools

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - Cold weather is already having an impact on South Central Indiana this morning.

Seven Arrested Since Saturday On Meth Related Charges

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(UNDATED) - Since the start of this past weekend, seven people were arrested on meth dealing and manufacturing related charges.

Charges Changed In Death Of Ellettsville Boy

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Charges have been changed against an Ellettsville man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 23-month old son last month.

Brazil Man Injured In Home Invasion

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(BRAZIL) - A 17 year-old Clay County man was injured when three robbers invaded his home in Brazil early Wednesday morning.

Lugar: Columbus Hospital To Get $6.9M For Flood Relief

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Senator Dick Lugar says that Columbus Regional Hospital will receive $6.9 million from FEMA for three cleanup and restoration projects.

Morning Snows Make For Slippery Roads In Monroe, Greene, Owen Counties

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - Lawrence County roadways seem little worse for the wear from this morning’s snows, however, as you head north, driving gets a little rougher.

Some Details Released In Lawrence County Heroin Arrest

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County drug investigators are still looking into a pair arrested on heroin and other charges Friday evening.

IU President's Son Arrested On Marijuana Charges

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The son of Indiana University President Michael McRobbie has been arrested.

Census Bureau Conducting Job Testing At Bedford Library

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Would you like to make a few extra bucks this year?

Sobriety Checkpoint Wednesday Night In Lawrence County

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - Another state police sobriety checkpoint will be set up this week, this time it will be tonight here in Lawrence County.

Lawrence County Assessor's Office To Close Most Of Next Week

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BEDFORD) - There’s never a time when learning more about your profession is a bad idea, and that’s why the Lawrence County Assessor’s Office will be doing a little of that next week.

Baby, It's C-C-C-Cold Outside!

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(UNDATED) - It’s going to be a cold rest-of-the-week here in the Stone City. Snowy conditions are expected in most of the listening area this morning, as well as plenty of wind to blow things around.

Lawrence County Detectives Looking For Possible Connection In Heroin Arrests

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County police are gathering details into a few drug arrests made in the county that involved heroin.

Bloomington, Monroe Hospitals Withhold Price Increase Info From Local Paper

Last updated on Wednesday, January 14, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington and Monroe Hospitals have decided this year they will not publish their annual rate increases in the Bloomington newspaper as has been standard practice in years past.

Last Night's Snow Decides "Better Late Than Never"

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - Last night’s snow appears to have shown up late this morning. Around 9:00am this morning, a snow system started developing in Central and North Central Indiana, and made its way to South Central Indiana by around 10:00am.

Cummins Gives The Axe To 800 Employees, Cuts Executive Pay

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Columbus diesel manufacturer Cummins, Incorporated has announced they will lay off at least 800 workers today, cut officers’ pay by 10%, and freeze company salaries.

No Cause Determined Yet In Marion Twp. Trailer Fire

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(MITCHELL) - A fire from yesterday afternoon took a trailer in rural Marion Township.

Woman Arrested On Drug, OWI Charges After Accident With Injuries

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was jailed last night after an accident that sent another woman to the hospital.

Severe Winter Weather Swings, Misses

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - Looks like the dangerous weather meteorologists had forecasted for the overnight period didn’t quite make it to most of the listening area.

Owen County Puppy Shop Shut Down

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(CLOVERDALE) - A troubled Owen County puppy business has been shut down after now-former Indiana Attorney General Steve Carner and Owen County Circuit Judge Frank Nardi pulled the plug over outstanding taxes.

Teenager Shot By Bloomington Officer Out Of Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The 16-year-old boy who was shot by a Bloomington police officer is reportedly out of the hospital, and police are wanting to talk to him.

Charges Filed Against Man Who Killed Bedford Woman In August Wreck

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Charges have been filed against a Solsberry man who was involved in an accident back in August that left a Bedford woman dead.

Sobriety Checkpoints In Area For Next Two Weeks

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(UNDATED) - The next two weekends, Indiana state troopers will be conducting checkpoints looking for drunk drivers.

Columbus Police Looking For Pharmacy Robber That Tied Employees Up

Last updated on Tuesday, January 13, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Authorities in Columbus are looking for an armed robber who entered a pharmacy and threatened three employees before tying them up and fleeing with stolen narcotics.

Lawrence County Police Find Missing Man

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

Updated: 1/12/2009 9:44am
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is looking for an older county man that has been missing since last night.

Three Weekend Accidents Injure Total Of Ten People

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Several accidents this weekend caused injury to a number of people.

Icy Fatalities Prompt DNR To Issue Safety Tips

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(UNDATED) - A couple of ice-related tragedies over the weekend prompted the DNR to issue a safety warning to minimize the risks associated with ice fishing and other ice-related activities.

Bloomington Police Release Further Info On Downtown Shooting

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The Bloomington Police Department has released more details in the shooting that involved a Bloomington police officer downtown last week.

Police Affidavit: Teen Brothers Admit Role In Brown County Murder

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(NASHVILLE) - Two teenage brothers have been charged with the murder of Richard “Dude” Voland and the shooting assault of his wife Mary in northwest Brown County from last November.

Police Looking For Owen County Bank Robber (With Images)

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(LIBERTY) - State police at the Connersville District are seeking help in finding a suspected bank robber who has struck a bank in Owen County, and may be connected to other hits as well.

Owen County Man Brought In On Meth Dealing Charges

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(FREEDOM) - An Owen County man has been arrested and charged with dealing methamphetamine.

Girl Scouts Taking Cookie Orders For Camp Atterbury

Last updated on Monday, January 12, 2009

(UNDATED) - The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana began selling cookies January 2nd and this year they’re giving the troops at Camp Atterbury a treat with “Operation Cookie Drop.”

Explosion Shakes Jasper, Sends Eight To Hospital

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

Update: 1/9/2009 11:12am
(JASPER) - A seemingly accidental explosion in Jasper this morning has sent eight people to the hospital with minor injuries at the Indiana Laminate plant.

Arrests Made In Brown County Murder, Details To Come This Afternoon

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

(NASHVILLE) - A development is expected to be announced later this afternoon about the murder case in Brown County.

Lehigh Refuses To Comment On Status Of Mitchell Plant Expansion Plans

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

(MITCHELL) - Officials from Lehigh Cement are refusing to comment on the fate of the expansion plans at their Mitchell, Indiana plant after the suicide death of Dr. Adolf Merkle in Germany.

One Hospitalized After Downtown Bedford Accident

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A two car wreck sent one person to the hospital yesterday morning in downtown Bedford.

Bloomington Trooper Just Happens Upon Alleged Bank Robber

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Luck is being looked at for police having found a person suspected of robbing an Ellettsville bank yesterday.

Bedford City Council Meeting Rescheduled

Last updated on Friday, January 09, 2009

(BEDFORD) - If you were planning on heading to the city council meeting next Tuesday, you may want to update your calendar.

Bedford Woman, Young Daughters Okay After Sliding Car Into Pond

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman and her two young children are safe after slippery roads sent her vehicle sliding through a fence and into a Leesville pond.

Passerby Helps Heltonville Teen Escape Wrecked Car

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A Heltonville teenager has a passerby to thank for helping get her out of her wrecked vehicle yesterday morning.

16-Year-Old Shot By Bloomington Police In Downtown Incident

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington teenager has been hospitalized after a police-action shooting in downtown Bloomington yesterday afternoon.

Man Facing Charges In Girlfriend's Son's Death

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(ELLETTSVILLE) - An Ellettsville man faces charges in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s two-year-old son.

Slick Roads Close Schools

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(UNDATED) - Snows last night have created slick roads this morning, and are already delaying school schedules throughout the area.

McRobbie Orders Administrators To Cut Out $4.9M From IU Spending

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University President Michael McRobbie has ordered another round of spending cuts for the IU system.

Three Injured In Greene County Head-On Wreck

Last updated on Thursday, January 08, 2009

(LINTON) - Three people have been hospitalized after a head-on wreck in Greene County.

Lehigh, Heidelberg's Merkle Commits Suicide

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(ULM, GERMANY) - The man whose family owns 80% of Lehigh parent Heidelberg Cement committed suicide Monday evening.

Slippery Roads Send Car Off Pavement, Passenger To Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Slippery conditions caused one accident on the south side of Bedford yesterday afternoon that sent one passenger to the hospital.

Lawrence County Conservation Chief Nominated For Award

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District’s leader has been chosen as one of the 8 best conservation supervisors in the state.

Bluejackets, Rams Taking Food Donations At Friday's Game

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(PAOLI) - When the Paoli Rams host the Mitchell Bluejackets this Friday in boys’ varsity basketball action, not only will they be taking shots from the 3-point line, they’ll be taking donations for area food banks.

Owen County Teens Change Plea In Deadly Beating Case

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(SPENCER) - Two Owen County teens accused of beating a man to death on New Year’s Day have changed their pleas to not guilty, however, their charges may not be changed from just aggravated battery since the victim reportedly walked away from the fight.

Loogootee Woman Strikes It Rich

Last updated on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee woman has gotten a rather pleasant start to her new year.

MPD: Icy Bridge Caused Car To Land In Burger Joint's Lot Upside Down

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(MITCHELL) - Ice is reported to be the culprit in a rollover accident in Mitchell early this morning.

Driver Fatigue Blamed For Monday Rollover

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Driver fatigue is apparently to blame in a rollover that happened on IN-37 at the Old 37 intersection yesterday evening.

Former Visteon Employees In Bedford Have Pensions Backed Up

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Visteon pension holders in Bedford can breathe a little sigh of relief.

WTIU-TV To Host Series Of Sessions To Answer Digital TV Questions

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - If you still use rabbit ears or any other sort of antenna to get your television service, keep reading.

WRV School Board Member Named Co-Defendant In Georgia Fraud Case

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(MACON, GA) - A Greene County man is being accused of re-labeling and selling faulty stun grenades, or “flash bangs,” as part of a suit against a Georgia company.

Slippery Conditions Return, Disrupt School Schedules

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(UNDATED) - The National Weather Service has issued another winter storm advisory in the area due to the freezing rain coming in this morning.

Battery Complaint Filed In Lawrence County Jail Incident

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BEDFORD) - A seemingly violent incident in the Lawrence County Jail Friday has resulted in one inmate being taken to a local hospital for treatment, and a battery affidavit being signed.

Owen County Teens Plead To Battery Charges, But Victim Died

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(SPENCER) - Two Owen County teens have pleaded guilty to aggravated battery charges from a beating that occurred on New Year’s Day, but those charges will most likely be upgraded after the victim has died.

Obama Offers IU Prof. Her Old Job Back

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - A constitutional law professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington has been given a big promotion, back to her old job.

Landlords Need To Identify Rental Properties For Lower Tax Caps

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County rental property owners are being called on to identify rental properties for property tax purposes.

North Lawrence Scholarship Applications Now Available

Last updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Scholarship applications for North Lawrence Community School students are now available.

Fire Severely Injures 10-Year-Old Mitchell Boy

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(MITCHELL) - A 10-year-old boy is in bad shape after a fire in Mitchell started in his bedroom early yesterday morning.

Alleged Drunk Driver Accidentally Sets Car On Fire

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(BEDFORD) - Alcohol is being blamed in part for a car in a ditch that caught fire early yesterday morning.

State Police Celebrate New Year's With Drug Bust In Williams

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(WILLIAMS) - State police had a productive New Year’s Day when they turned up around 20 pounds of marijuana and $10,000 cash at a home in Williams.

West Baden Hotel Included In Conde Nast "Gold List"

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(WEST BADEN) - The West Baden Springs Hotel has been included amongst the world’s most elite places to stay in this month’s edition of Conde Nast Traveler.

Owen County Puppy Business Ordered To Pay Taxes Or Close Doors

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(CLOVERDALE) - The owner of an Owen County puppy business has been ordered to close its doors by Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter for failing to pay back taxes.

Greene County Deputy Attacked By Dog While Serving Papers

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(LYONS) - A Greene County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Saturday after he was attacked by a dog while serving papers at a rural home in Lyons.

Bloomington Student Doesn't Want A League Of Her Own, Just To Play

Last updated on Monday, January 05, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - The boys baseball team at Bloomington High School South might have to make room for a female on the field.

Local Home Vandalized

Last updated on Friday, January 02, 2009

(BEDFORD) - At around 4:00pm Thursday afternoon Authorities were called to the home of Daniel Redman, Redman them called after discovering that his house had been severely vandalized.

I.U. School Building Fire Update

Last updated on Friday, January 02, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - Investigators are still looking into what exactly caused the fire that destroyed some of the roof of the Ora L. Wildermuth Center roof at I.U’s School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Wednesday afternoon.

Columbus Police Confiscating Fake Money Across City

Last updated on Friday, January 02, 2009

(COLUMBUS) - Columbus police say counterfeit money is floating around the city.

I.U. School Building Catches Fire

Last updated on Thursday, January 01, 2009

(BLOOMINGTON) - At around 4:00pm yesterday afternoon staff at the Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center at IU were urged to evacuate the building when they learned that its roof was on fire.


When you see news happening, tell us!
Call 812.275.7555  |  E-mail tips@wbiw.com  |  Or send an IM via your AOL, MSN or Yahoo Messenger to wbiwnews