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Wrong Way Driver T-Bones, Injures Local Woman
(BEDFORD) - Confusion at a major Bedford intersection resulted in an accident that injured one driver.
Bloomington Teen Accused Of Attacking Bloomfield Man With Bat
(BLOOMFIELD) - A Bloomington teen is in Greene County jail after he allegedly struck a Bloomfield man in the head with a bat.
IU Drops 4 Spots In Business School Ranking, Notre Dame Ranked #2
(BLOOMINGTON) - More accolades for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, this time from the publication Business Week.
Pelfree Trial May Wrap Today
(BLOOMINGTON) - The body-barrel double homicide case in Bloomington may wrap up as early as today.
Jackson County Jail Overcrowded, Understaffed
(BROWNSTOWN) - It’s a bit crowded in the Jackson County jail these days.
Arrest Made In Liquor Store Robbery
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have a man in custody in relation to the robbery of O’Brien’s Drive-In Liquors late Monday night.
Bloomington Football Great Could Be Jobless Tonight
(CHICAGO, IL) - The City of Bloomington isn’t commonly known as a city of football, but many forget that one of the NFL’s most significant quarterbacks not only is a native, but still lives there during the off-season.
Mitchell Caterer Severely Damaged By Fire, Cause Not Yet Found
(MITCHELL) - Marion Township firefighters earned their paychecks for certain Wednesday morning.
Highway Speed Accident Sends Small Truck Airborne
(MITCHELL) - A left turn on IN-37 yesterday morning resulted in a car being sent airborne, and its driver to the hospital.
ISP Jasper Ends Martin County Chase With Spike Strips
(LOOGOOTEE) - In Martin County, Jasper state troopers ended a chase with spike strips early this morning.
IU Sanctions Self... Again... For More Improper Recruiting Calls
(BLOOMINGTON) - IU has some answering to do, again, about phone calls from its basketball coaches.
Greene County School Locked Down By Bomb Threat
(LINTON) - A bomb threat evacuated Linton-Stockton Junior-Senior High School yesterday, and police are looking for the culprit.
Visteon Funding Scholarships For Bedford Students
(BEDFORD) - Visteon may be gone, but at least they’re not forgetting Bedford.
Medora Woman Arrested For Meth After Pull Over For Headlight
(MEDORA) - Police in Jackson County probably didn’t know that pulling over a woman in Medora for a dead headlight would turn into such an event.
Hannah Hawkins Wins WBIW Spelling Bee
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County has a new, overall spelling champion, this year from Bedford Middle School.
Cummins Prints Off 337 More Pink Slips
(COLUMBUS) - Columbus-based Cummins has announced the involuntary layoff of 115 hourly employees in Southern Indiana.
Stories Differ Greatly In Case Of Man Found Bleeding From Head After Attack
(BLOOMINGTON) - Stories differ in the case of a Bloomington man found bleeding from his head on South Walnut Street.
IU Cites Family Opposition In Decision Not To Add Garrett Name To Gym
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has decided not to add the name of Hoosier basketball great William Garret to the Ora Wildermuth Gymnasium, in part, because Garrett’s family did not approve.
Will Nashville Teen Be Waived Into Adult Court In Murder Case?
(NASHVILLE) - A 13-year-old murder suspect from Brown County is awaiting a judge’s decision on whether he should be tried as an adult.
Area Congressmen React To Obama's Speech
(WASHINGTON, DC) - President Barack Obama made his annual speech to the joint session of Congress last night, and, unsurprisingly, Indiana’s congressional delegation has chimed in with their reaction.
BPD Seeking Suspect In Strong Arm Robbery
With surveillance images
(BEDFORD) - Bedford detectives are seeking help in finding the suspect in a late night strong arm robbery.
IU Profs: "Liberal Media" Appears To Favor Republicans
(BLOOMINGTON) - It’s a common mantra in modern political circles, that the so-called “mainstream media” has a bias in favor of liberals and/or Democrats.
Jury Selection Continues In Pelfree Case
(BLOOMINGTON) - Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of a Southern Indiana man accused of fatally shooting two men.
Lincoln Elementary 4th Grader Takes 1st Round Of WBIW Spelling Bee
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County elementary schools have a new spelling champion.
Girgis, Terrell Ready Plans To Stimulate Local Economies
(BEDFORD) - Bedford and Mitchell officials are gearing up their proposals for projects they hope will get stimulated by President Obama’s economic stimulus plan.
Dubois Couple Would Rather Not Be Arrested
(DUBOIS) - A couple from Dubois, Indiana made a rough night for one Indiana state trooper.
IU Kelley Student Finds Energy To Develop Million Dollar Idea
(BLOOMINGTON) - Despite national economic problems, one IU Kelley School of Business student seems to have a bright idea.
Weekend Winter Weather Causes Fewer Problems Than Earlier Storm
(BEDFORD) - Snow and ice over the weekend caused issues on the roads, primarily through Saturday, however, they weren’t nearly as bad as things were late last week.
As People Hock More Expensive Items, Pawn Shops Benefit In Sagging Economy
(BLOOMINGTON) - Not all businesses are hurting as a result of the recession.
Port Williams Road To Close Wednesday
(WILLIAMS) - Lawrence County highway crews will be closing down a section of Port Williams Road this coming Wednesday.
Elizabethtown Man Arrested Two Times In The Same Day At Same Place
(ELIZABETHTOWN) - Police say an Elizabethtown man was arrested twice Sunday morning, the second time about four hours after being released from Bartholomew County jail.
No Lawrence County Repeat In Indiana's Junior Miss
(FRANKFURT) - No repeat for Lawrence County in the Indiana’s Junior Miss pageant.
Two Major Murder Cases Head To Court Today
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two major murder cases arrive in court today, one in Monroe County, the other in Brown County.
Jackson, Orange, Washington, Crawford Included In Disaster Aid Request
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels has requested federal disaster assistance…again…this time for 15 Southern Indiana counties that were severely affected by last month’s ice storms.
ISP Jasper Need Help Finding "Dangerous" Unregistered Sex Offender
(JASPER) - Indiana State Police in Jasper as well as the Indiana Department of Corrections and US Marshall’s Office are looking for a sex offender who has failed to register since his release from prison last September.
IU Trustees Release Plans For Bloomington, IUPUI Campuses
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University trustees have approved plans for major developments at the Bloomington and IUPUI campuses.
Monroe County Coroner Seeking Help Finding Family Of Dead Man
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County Coroner needs the public’s help in finding the family of a local man who recently died.
GM's Saab Division Files For Bankruptcy In Swedish Courts
(TROLLHÄTTAN, SWEDEN) - General Motors subsidiary Saab has officially filed for bankruptcy protection in Swedish courts today.
1 Morning, 37 Accidents, No Reported Injuries
(BEDFORD) - On yesterday’s icy roads, sometimes, efforts to avoid accidents would eventually cause more accidents.
IHSAA Girls' Regionals At BNL Tomorrow
(BEDFORD) - The IHSAA girls basketball regionals roll into the Stone City tomorrow and between 1,500 and 2,000 people are expected to roll into Bedford along with them, as teams from Bloomington, Jeffersonville, Evansville, and Mooresville hit the boards at Bedford North Lawrence High School.
Thin Glaze Of Ice Main Source Of Havoc In Bedford Yesterday
(BEDFORD) - Bedford appeared to be the epicenter for snow problems yesterday morning. By the time most areas were already clear, just before noon yesterday, Bedford and Lawrence County police were still dealing with issues.
Springville Man Wanted On Sexual Battery Charge In Greene County
(BLOOMFIELD) - Greene County police are on the lookout for a Springville man who is now wanted for sexual battery.
Teen Ellettsville Brothers Arrested For Knife Incident At Mall
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two Ellettsville teenage brothers are in Monroe County jail after a knife wielding incident that reportedly took place at Bloomington’s College Mall.
Indiana's First Miss America Coming Home March 4th
(SEYMOUR) - Katie Stam will return to her Southern Indiana hometown on March 4th for the first time since being crowned Miss America in Las Vegas last month.
Bedford, Northern Lawrence County Prime Target Of Morning Snow
(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford and the rest of northern Lawrence County seem to be the epicenter for this morning’s snow problems.
Jump Start Attempt Ends With Man Pinned Between Cars
(BEDFORD) - A jump start attempt in Bedford ended when one person was pinned between the two vehicles, and then taken to the hospital.
Lawrence County Commissioners Pass Hospital Association In 2-1 Vote
(BEDFORD) - A hospital association has been formed by the Lawrence County Commissioners in order to help Dunn Memorial Hospital secure lower interest rates if it needs to issue a bond.
IU HPER: Fewer Retailers Willing To Sell Tobacco To Minors
(BLOOMINGTON) - Undercover checks of Indiana retailers show fewer store clerks are willing to sell tobacco products to minors.
Columbus Workers Trade Higher Pay For Keeping Plant Open
(BLOOMINGTON) - Undercover checks of Indiana retailers show fewer store clerks are willing to sell tobacco products to minors.
Wet Roads Blamed For Orange County Wreck Hospitalizing Two
(ORLEANS) - Wet and slippery roads yesterday morning sent an Orange County couple to the hospital after their car slid into a tree.
Census Bureau Still Looking For Lawrence County Help
(BEDFORD) - With jobs becoming even more scarce, both locally and nationally, there is still opportunities for at least temporary work, if you like people.
Bedford Man Arrested For Child Molestation In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedford man has been picked up by Bloomington police, accused of child molestation.
Greene County GOP Leader Charged With Drunk Driving
(BLOOMFIELD) - Though rumors of politicians driving while intoxicated have been popping up here in Lawrence County, Greene County appears to have a live one.
IU Apologizes For Peter Pace
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s Bloomington Faculty Council has approved a resolution of regret over the business school’s selection of former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Peter Pace to give a lecture series.
Rumors Of Mayor's Arrest Appear Greatly Exaggerated
(MITCHELL) - A local blog site has posted a rumor about Mitchell Mayor Dan Terrell, and, so far, it doesn’t seem to hold up.
So Long Saab, Saturn, Hummer?
(DETROIT, MI) - More details are developing about what is in the plan for General Motors to survive the economic recession.
Police Seek Area Help For Upland, Columbus Pharmacy Robberies
(REDKEY) - State police from the Redkey District are asking for help from area residents in trying to find the man caught on tape robbing pharmacies in Upland and Columbus.
GM: We Need Another $4.5B Now, Possibly $7.5B Later
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors and Chrysler both say, not only do they need the rest of the already-approved motor city bailout money, they need more yet.
IU Touts New Promotion, Donation
(BLOOMINGTON) - A couple of announcements have been made at Indiana University, including a big promotion, and a donation from Senator Evan Bayh’s foundation.
Former Bears Cornerback Allan Ellis To Stop For Lunch at BNL, MHS Today
(BEDFORD) - A National Football League legend will be in Bedford and Mitchell today talking to kids about drugs.
Month Long Drug Investigation Results In Two Arrests
(OOLITIC) - Friday the 13th truly turned into an unlucky day for a pair of Bedford men.
Linton Man Accused Of Hosting Sex, Alcohol Parties For Minors
(LINTON) - A Greene County man is in jail, accused of hosting sex and alcohol-related parties for minors at his Linton home.
Bartholomew County Sheriff Suspended For Misusing Power
(COLUMBUS) - A Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputy is suspended without pay for misusing his official powers to obtain records at a local insurance company.
Flood Waters On The Decline
(UNDATED) - Flood warnings continue throughout the listening area.
GM Puts Their Hat Back In Their Hand, Heads To Capitol Hill
(DETROIT, MI) - The United Auto Workers and General Motors are back at the bargaining table as of yesterday talking concessions as the Detroit automakers gear up their business plans they’re required to submit to Congress today.
Renowned Bedford-Raised Oncologist Dies Of Skin Cancer
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Dr. Stephen Williams, a Shelbyville native who had been director of IU’s Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center ever since it was established in 1992, has died at the age of 62, ironically a victim of melanoma.
ISP: Facebook, MySpace Could Be Source Of Information In "Grandma Scam"
(JASPER) - Be careful what you put on your Facebook or MySpace page, someone could use the info to steal money from your grandparents.
Orange, Washington, Jackson Among Counties Looked At For Ice Storm Damage
(UNDATED) - Five joint federal and state damage assessment teams have begun surveying 15 southern Indiana counties affected by last month’s ice and snow storms.
Weir Putting In 11.5 Hour Days Rehearsing For Indiana's Junior Miss
(FRANKFORT) - Lawrence County’s Junior Miss is already neck deep in the statewide competition that started off today in Frankfort, Indiana.
Former Bears Cornerback Allan Ellis To Visit BNL, MHS Wednesday
(BEDFORD) - An old-school football legend will be coming to Bedford and Mitchell this coming Wednesday in an effort to help keep kids off drugs.
Rivers Continue To Rise
(UNDATED) - Flooding concerns continue this week, at minimum through today, as water levels along several area rivers rise, especially along the White, Wabash and Muscatuck.
Police: Woman Raped Outside Memorial Stadium
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Kentucky State Police and the indiana University Police Department are both investigating a rape that reportedly occurred in Bloomington.
Local Congressman Is Lone Stimulus Party-Dissenter In Hoosier Delegation
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The economic stimulus bill has passed through both houses of congress to the tune of $789 billion, and our three area congressmen, as well as our state’s two senators, are all of a different mind on the issue.
ISP Investigating New "Granchild In Canada" Scam
(UNDATED) - State Police in Jasper are warning area Hoosiers of a new, and rather creative scam, affecting the area.
At Least 13 Charges Filed After Stone City Police Chase
(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell woman led Bedford police on a chase yesterday afternoon, after she left the Bedford police station.
BPD Investigating Third Death This Week
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have been spending a lot of time working with the Lawrence County coroner investigating unattended deaths this week.
Greene County Police Looking For Help In Burglary Case
(BLOOMFIELD) - Greene County detectives are investigating the burglary of a restaurant just west of Bloomfield on IN-54.
Two Arrested On Felony Drug Related Charges In French Lick
(FRENCH LICK) - Orange County, French Lick and state police made a pair of felony drug arrests yesterday in the resort town.
BNL Hosting Orientation Meeting Monday For 8th Graders
(BEDFORD) - If you or your child is an eighth grader nervous about going to high school next year, Bedford North Lawrence High School is holding an orientation for both students and parents.
IU's Kelley School Gets $15M Anonymous Donation For Building
(UNDATED) - Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business has received a $15 million gift from an anonymous donor to kick off a $60 million capital campaign.
Three Injured In Nashville Fire This Morning
(NASHVILLE) - Three people have been injured in a house fire in Brown County.
March 11th SBA Loan Deadline Approaching Quickly
(UNDATED) - The deadline is approaching for small businesses to apply for Economic Injury Loans resulting from the flooding last year.
Despite DTV Delay, Some Area Stations Will Switch Tuesday Anyway
(WASHINGTON, DC) - President Barack Obama signed the digital television delay bill into law yesterday.
Some Flood Warnings Continue, Rivervale's Is Cancelled
(UNDATED) - Flood warnings remain in effect today for sections of the area rivers in South Central Indiana.
Monroe County Deputies Track Down Alleged Burglar Via Doughnut
(BLOOMINGTON) - In one of the more amusing stories of late, police in Monroe County were led to a burglary suspect from DNA samples found…on a doughnut.
ISP To Set Sobriety Checkpoint In Lawrence County Tonight
(BEDFORD) - A sobriety checkpoint will be set up in the listening area for tonight, Friday the 13th.
Trees Blown Over, Power Cut, Buildings Damaged After Storms
(UNDATED) - Communities in the listening area are still recovering from yesterday’s storms, and a series of advisories and warnings remain in effect through most of the day today.
Bedford Employees Escape GM Cuts So Far
(BEDFORD) - Despite all the bad news coming out of Detroit regarding layoffs and cuts and other cost-cutting measures from car-giant General Motors, the Bedford Powertrain plant, so far, has seemed to have escaped.
Highway Dept. To Close Section Of Port Williams Road
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Highway Department will be shutting down a section of Port Williams Road tomorrow morning.
What Would You Suggest To Obama? IU Profs Have Ideas
(BLOOMINGTON) - Ever thought of what you would suggest to President Barack Obama if you happened to run into him in the checkout line…and he asked for your advice?
Winds Blow Out The Lights, Knock Over Trees
(UNDATED) - Windstorms from yesterday and last night kept area emergency crews on their toes.
Bloomington Man Charged With Rape After Long Standoff
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington man is in custody on a charge of rape after a police standoff yesterday.
SoS Rokita: Letters Seeking Fees From Businesses Are Fake
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is warning Hoosier business owners and managers of a scam that is continuing to persist in Indiana.
NWS Warns High Winds, Soggy Ground Could Mean Blown Over Trees
(UNDATED) - It’s raining, it’s blowing, and hopefully it won’t be flooding.
No Signs Of Foul Play In Death Of 26-Year-Old Bedford Man
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man on the city’s north side.
Huron VFD Member Injured In Wreck On Way To Medical Call
(BEDFORD) - A Huron volunteer firefighter wound up in the hospital himself yesterday when he got into a wreck heading to a medical call.
Bedford Chamber To Host Another Third House Session
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Chamber of Commerce has announced they will be holding another Third House session at their offices this month.
Council Approves Measure Allowing City To Take Loans To Cover Tax Renevues
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford City Council tackled the issue of loans to cover outstanding tax revenues at their meeting last night.
Salem Man Accused In Shooting Near Columbus School
(COLUMBUS) - Police in the city of Columbus are investigating a shooting that occurred near an school yesterday.
Bloomington Man Arrested For Incident Involving Knife
(BLOOMINGTON) - A young Bloomington man is facing felony charges related to a stabbing incident that occurred Monday night.
High Winds Attack Hoosier State
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The National Weather service in Indianapolis has issued a high wind watch which will be in effect across Central Indiana Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
DeWees Officially Takes Over As BPD Assistant Chief
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department officially has a new second banana.
Flooding Concerns May Have Been Premature
(UNDATED) - With 8 inches of snow on the ground and heavy rain in the forecast, meteorologists were concerned with the potential for heavy flooding in Central and Southern Indiana this week, but now the tune has changed.
BPD Officer Commended For Helping Family With Broken Window, No Heat
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford police officer was recognized at last night’s board of works meeting for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Isom Remains As Supervisor Of Soil & Water Conservation District
(MITCHELL) - The Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual meeting was last night at the Spring Mill Inn in Mitchell.
High Wind Watch To Join Current Area Flood Warning
(BEDFORD) - More weather problems may be headed our way with a high pressure front expected to move in before long.
City Council To Take Up Loans In Tonight's Meeting
(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford will be exploring a number of amendments and ordinances at tonight’s city council meeting.
Thursday Is "Abraham Lincoln Day" In Orleans
(ORLEANS) - Orleans residents have a new holiday to celebrate this week.
Lt. Gov. Candidate Made An "Error In Judgement" In OWI Case
(ENGLISH) - Former state representative Dennie Oxley is speaking out about his recent arrest on suspicion of drunk driving.
Year's First Flood Warning Scheduled For Tonight
(BEDFORD) - It’s only the second week of February, and South Central Indiana already has its very first flood warning.
Pot Harvest Operation Busted In Heltonville
(HELTONVILLE) - The Lawrence County-Bedford Police Combined Drug task Force, along with officers from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, recovered more than 10 pounds of marijuana and one suspect from a Heltonville farm.
Mitchell Biker Escapes Serious Injury In Wreck
(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell motorcyclist escaped serious injury after the wind stream from an oncoming tractor trailer blew him off his bike on IN-60.
County Detectives Investigating Police Impersonator
(MITCHELL) - Lawrence County detectives are investigating the report of a person driving around the county, with lights on his car, impersonating a police officer.
Lawrence, Monroe And Bloomington Investigating Hit-And-Run, Car Theft, Drugs
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County, Monroe County and Bloomington Police are all investigating various aspects of a case that currently has a Bloomington man sitting in Lawrence County jail.
Lawrence, Monroe, Jackson, And Washington Proposed For Road Spending
(UNDATED) - The listening area, including Lawrence, Monroe, Jackson, and Washington Counties, has had roadway sections added to the list of proposed projects slated for funding by Indiana’s portion of the economic stimulus plan.
Skillman To Keynote Lincoln Day Dinner In Mitchell
(MITCHELL) - The Lawrence County Republican Party has scheduled this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner for this coming Thursday, and has brought Lawrence County’s biggest Republican politician in to keynote the event.
IU Boosts Recruiting Goal By 10% to $1.1 Billion
(BLOOMINGTON) - Despite hard economic times, and already being in the top-dozen for fundraising, Indiana University has decided to up their fundraising goal by $100 million to $1.1 billion, a 10% increase.
West Baden Woman Hurt In Saturday Roll Over
(PAOLI) - A West Baden Springs woman was hospitalized Saturday morning after her car slid on an icy county road north of Paoli and rolled over.
Woman Who Allegedly Left Child At Cold Bus Stop Out Of Jail
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington mother is out of jail, but facing a neglect charge, after her 6-year-old was found waiting alone at the bus stop.
Two Homes Go Up In Smoke Back To Back
(GREENE COUNTY) - Two homes in eastern Greene County went up in flames late yesterday, both within an hour of each other.
Birch Bayh To Keynote Ceremony Honoring Women Athletes At IU
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana University School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will be honoring a series of women who have made pioneering efforts in women’s participation in athletics.
Witness Reportedly Convinces Driver To Return To Scene Of Accident
(BEDFORD) - A good Samaritan from Mitchell kept police from having to search for a vehicle that reportedly caused an accident and then left.
GM To Cease Political Donations
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors is making another move to keep themselves afloat.
Jackson County To Get $3.5M Of Stimulus Money
(INDIANAPOLIS) - As legislators and representatives from the Obama Administration make sausage in terms of the economic stimulus bill, officials in Indianapolis have already selected 12 projects to send that money to.
Only Minor Injuries In Brown County Head-On School Bus Wreck
(NASHVILLE) - Police say a Brown County school bus and a car collided head-on Monday, causing minor injuries when a driver lost control on the icy road.
Columbus Man Gets 60 Years For Killing Wife
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man will spend 60 years in prison for shooting to death his wife while she slept in their bed.
DTV Transition Delayed; Hill, Ellsworth Say "Yea," Buyer Says "Nay"
(WASHINGTON, DC) - The bill to delay the transition to digital television has passed through Congress, but the listening area’s three congressman are of a different mind on the issue.
IHSAA Relents On Bloomington Girl's Wish To Play Baseball
(BLOOMINGTON) - Faced with a lawsuit it sees little chance of winning, the Indiana High School Athletic Association has ruled that girls may now try out for their school’s baseball team.
Orleans HS Offers Financial Aid Help
(ORLEANS) - Orleans High School parents will get a chance to hear about financial aid availabilities at an upcoming meeting.
Jackson County Man Returns To Face Murder Charges In Wife's Death
(BROWNSTOWN) - A rural Jackson County man is in the lockup in Brownstown to face a murder charge in the death of his wife.
Volunteers Needed To Rebuild Martinsville Area Homes
(MARTINSVILLE) - Since last June’s devastating floods in Indiana, nearly 300 families in Morgan County still need help rebuilding their homes.
Wednesday Snow Causes Number Of Problems On Roadways
(UNDATED) - Wednesday’s snowy weather, combined with ice already on area roadways, made for dangerous road conditions Thursday morning.
Slick Roads Send Vehicle Airborne, Lands On Roof
(MITCHELL) - One seemingly spectacular accident yesterday morning in Mitchell sent two Ellettsville residents to the hospital.
There's A Light At The End Of This Cold, Cold Tunnel
(UNDATED) - Leftover snow and cold conditions are keeping some area schools on delay, but there’s light at the end of this tunnel.
Charges Upgraded In Friday Night Bar Assault
(BEDFORD) - Charges have been upgraded in the case of last week’s throat slashing at a Bedford bar.
IBM Picks Dubuque Over Bloomington For 1,300 New Jobs
(BLOOMINGTON) - So close, but no cigar. The City of Bloomington came in second place for an IBM data processing center that would have brought about 1,300 jobs to the campus town.
Snow Causes More Roadway Problems
(UNDATED) - Despite today’s snowfall being relatively small, especially when compared to last Wednesday’s near white-out, the speed at which it came down caused a number of problems in the listening area.
GM To Offer More Buyouts, Possibly Sell Heavy Truck Division
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors and Chrysler Corporation are offering more buyouts to their hourly crews, and GM is talking about selling off their heavy-truck business.
Snow Coats Roads, Closes Schools... Again
(UNDATED) - Relatively light snow is expected in the listening area today, tonight and possibly tomorrow.
Mitchell Police Get New, Permanent Chief
(MITCHELL) - There’s a new man laying down the law in the City of Mitchell.
Bedford Library To Offer Free Tax Prep For Low-Income Filers
(BEDFORD) - It’s tax time, and the Bedford Public Library is offering help to those who are in need.
Bedford To Receive $2.67M In INDOT Grants
(BEDFORD) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has given Bedford a big, healthy present for a project in the works for the past few years.
Bloomington Man Pleads Guilty In December 2007 Killing
(BLOOMINGTON) - A man accused of shooting and killing his wife in December of 2007 at a home near Lake Monroe has pleaded guilty.
Bedford Man Arrested After Bar Incident
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford man is behind bars and facing a charge of attempted voluntary manslaughter, following an incident at a local bar late Friday night.
Turkey Hill Dairy Issues Voluntary Recall
(UNDATED) - Turkey Hill Dairy is voluntarily recalling six select ice cream and frozen yogurt items because they contain ingredients that have been recalled by the suppliers of the company.
Seymour Man Found Dead In Camper
(CORTLAND) - A Seymour man is dead following a fire inside a camper over the weekend in northeastern Jackson County.
Winter Weather Safety Tips
(UNDATED) - Now that the state is blanketed in snow, Hoosiers who enjoy outdoor winter activities are out sledding, tubing, skiing and ice skating.
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