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BPD, BFD Rescue Teen From Quarry's Edge
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police and fire crews made a bit of a daring rescue of a local teenager last night at Stack Rock.
Two Arrested For Stealing Cash From Local Man
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have two men in custody after they allegedly lifted an envelope full of cash from an elderly man.
Teens From Paoli, Crawford County Schools Going To DC
(PAOLI) - Two area teenagers have been selected to represent the Orange County REMC at the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour at our nation’s capital.
Wall Street Isn't Liking News Out Of Detroit
(DETROIT, MI) - The stock market didn’t like what it heard in relation to the American auto industry yesterday.
IUPD: Who Is Setting Toilet Paper Fires In IU Dorms?
(BLOOMINGTON) - Police at Indiana University and firefighters at the Bloomington Fire Department are wanting to know why so many rolls of toilet paper are being found on fire in residence hall stairwells.
Motorcycle Project Starts Fire, Burns Man, Kills Puppy
(BLOOMINGTON) - A man is injured and a puppy is dead after a motorcycle project caught fire in a west side Bloomington home Sunday morning.
Brownsburg Man Leaves AA Meeting, Gets Arrested For OWI In Greene County
(GREENE COUNTY) - A Brownsburg man may have been surprised to find himself in the Greene County jail after leaving an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Hendricks County Sunday night.
Orange County Third House Session Set For This Saturday
(PAOLI) - Orange County residents are being invited to the Paoli Town Hall this Saturday, April 4th, for a Third House session with area state legislators.
White House, GM Give CEO Rick Wagoner His "Walking Papers"
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors employees, all of them, will be thinking of the line from “The Who” song, that goes “meet the new boss,” but will he be the same as the old boss?
Bedford Resident Appointed To Leadership Position In Daniels Administration
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Another Bedfordite has found themselves in a leadership position in the Daniels Administration.
Three Teens Arrested For Fight In Crane Village
(CRANE) - Three people were arrested late Saturday night after a fight in the Crane Village.
Four Vice Provost Candidates To Visit IU This Week And Next
(BLOOMINGTON) - Four out-of-towners will be in Bloomington the next couple weeks visiting the Indiana University campus, and looking for a job.
Monroe County Smoking Ban In Cars Passes, But Only Applies To County Areas
(BLOOMINGTON) - Smokers in Monroe County are now banned from lighting up in vehicles carrying children.
KIHM Creating 40 New Jobs In Brazil
(BRAZIL) - At least 40 new jobs will head to Clay County over the next three years.
Stimulus Funds Going From Washington, DC to Washington, IN
(WASHINGTON) - A financial boost from President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package is headed to Washington, Indiana.
Bedford Teen Leads Police On 100mph+ Chase
(BEDFORD) - What started as a check on a suspicious looking vehicle at Oakland City University-Bedford this morning turned into a high speed chase police say involved plenty of booze and triple-digit speeds.
February Unemployment Numbers Are Mixed Bag For State, Area
(UNDATED) - Unemployment numbers from February are out for Indiana and the counties within the listening area, and the news…is mixed.
IUPD, HPER Offer "Knife Defense" Class
(BLOOMINGTON) - With all the stabbing incidents we seem to be dealing with this week, one organization has decided to help you defend against one should you ever find yourself in such an unfortunate situation.
Crane Tech Park To Get $7M Conference Center
(CRANE) - In our never-ending effort to bring you some good news, especially on the economy, sometimes we hit pay dirt.
308 Hoosier GM Workers Take Buyout
(UNDATED) - 308 GM employees in Indiana are taking voluntary retirement. Over half of them are from GM’s Fort Wayne truck assembly plant.
Ellettsville Stabbing Case Gets Initial Hearing Today
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Bedford isn’t the only town in the WBIW listening area dealing with a serious stabbing, as a Bloomington woman is set to appear in court today for a Sunday afternoon stabbing incident in Ellettsville.
Still No Sign Of Matthew Robbins
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police say there is still no luck in the search for Matthew Robbins.
INDOT Shuts Down Part Of Bridge Near Newberry
(LINTON) - INDOT crews are working on a section of IN-57 near Newberry today and tomorrow, restricting lanes until about 3:00pm Friday.
IU Economists To Talk Economic Concerns Next Week
(BLOOMINGTON) - If you’re concerned about the economy and want to hear about the issue and possible solutions to it by local experts, you may want to find yourself in Bloomington next week Friday.
East Lawrence Water Seeking 15% Rate Hike
(BEDFORD) - The East Lawrence Water Authority is seeking permission to raise rates, and the state panel that governs utility rates is setting up a meeting for public comment.
More Information Released In Death Of Hillenberg
Updated 3/25/2009 9:13am
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating the stabbing death of a Bedford man in the Pride Estates park.
Bloomington Going Purple With Pride!
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington is, well, purple with pride!
Jackson-Washington State Forest To Get 70,000 More Trees
(BROWNSTOWN) - With all the concern over field and wood fires in South Central Indiana from the dry conditions lately, it’s may be nice to see one organization is getting ready to replace some foliage.
Gov. Daniels To Be In Area Today, Tomorrow
(UNDATED) - Governor Mitch Daniels is planning to spend the next couple days in and around our station’s listening area.
INDOT To Host I-69 Extension Meeting
(WASHINGTON) - Indiana residents will have a chance to voice their opinions on the alignment of a section of the I-69 extension.
Fire Damages North Side Home This Morning
(BEDFORD) - Fire broke out at a home in northern Bedford early this morning that damaged most of the building.
Wanted: Man Sought For Attack In Home
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department are seeking the public’s help in finding a man wanted for holding a Bedford woman in her home at gunpoint.
Brush Fire Blows Into Greene County Barn
(BLOOMFIELD) - Four fire departments had to respond to a building fire just west of Bloomfield yesterday after a ditch fire caught an outbuilding.
Murder Charge Filed In Spencer County Stabbing
(ROCKPORT) - Police in Southern Indiana have a man charged with murder from a stabbing death from yesterday in Spencer County’s Rockport.
Trash Fire Catches Wooded Area On Fire Near Springville
(SPRINGVILLE) - A trash fire that got out of hand ended up burning about 4 acres of woods and another acre of pasture near Springville.
MPD Officer Gets In Fight While Breaking One Up
(MITCHELL) - A Mitchell police officer stopped yesterday to break up a fight outside, and ended up injuring his knee in one himself.
Smoking In Car With A Child Could Cost You $100
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County Board of Health is reviewing a plan to ban smoking in vehicles carrying children.
"Puppy Mill Bill" Aims At Commercial Breeders
(STATEHOUSE) - A recent piece of state legislation tagged “The Puppy Mill Bill” takes aim at animal cruelty and commercial dog breeders by increasing standards for animal care, along with penalties for violating those standards.
Bloomington PD Looking For Bank Robbery Suspect
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Police Department officers, along with help from other area law enforcement agencies, are on the hunt for a man they say robbed a Bloomington bank.
Nashville Teen Succumbs To Injuries From Dirt Bike Accident
(NASHVILLE) - One of the two Nashville teenagers involved in a head-on collision of off-road vehicles has died.
Police Investigating Spencer County Stabbing Death
(ROCKPORT) - State police are investigating the stabbing death of a Spencer County woman.
Woman Severely Injured After Wreck Near Crane Gate
(CRANE) - A woman had to be airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a severe one-car wreck near the Crane naval base gate early yesterday morning.
Orange County Residents Get Chance To Meet Legislators
(PAOLI) - Orange County residents are being invited to the Paoli Town Hall next week Saturday, April 4th, for a third house session with area state legislators.
Johnsen Confirmation Pushed To A Tuesday Vote
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Although the vote was scheduled for yesterday, the confirmation vote in the us senate for Indiana University professor Dawn Johnsen has been pushed back until today.
Police Looking For Men Who Broke In, Held Two Women At Gunpoint
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County police are looking for three men they say broke into a county home, held two women at gunpoint and robbed them.
BPD Makes Quick Catch Of Man Accused Of Robbing CVS Pharmacy
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department has one man in custody in relation to an armed robbery at the Bedford CVS Pharmacy yesterday evening.
Man Flails, Kicks Out Cop Car Window During Arrest
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police had a very violent individual to deal with late Friday night at the Ye Olde Downtown Tavern.
Police Investigating Accident Injuring Two Women
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - Two people were injured and police are investigating after an accident on Guthrie Road late last night.
17 Firefighters, 5 Trucks Needed To Put Out Burning Barn
(FAYETTEVILLE) - Seventeen firefighters and around 7,000 gallons of water were needed to put out a barn fire in Indian Creek Township Saturday evening.
City Taking Apps For $125k In Renewal Grants
(BEDFORD) - The office of Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis informs us the City of Bedford has been awarded $125,000 in community development block grant funding for repairs and improvements to homes within Bedford city limits.
40,000 Square Foot Water Park Open In French Lick
(FRENCH LICK) - Orange County officials are betting on more than its casino to bring tourists to the area.
Two Teenage Boys Injured In Head-On Crash
Updated 3/23/2009 11:26am
(NASHVILLE) - Two teenage boys were injured in a head-on crash of two off-road vehicles in northeastern brown county Saturday afternoon.
Local Teens Arrested After Truck Theft, 56-Mile Chase
(COLUMBUS) - A pair of teens, at least one of which from Lawrence County, were picked up after a 56-mile chase that started at a Wal-Mart parking lot in Columbus.
Missing Orange County Woman Found Dead
(PAOLI) - The search for a missing Orange County woman ended when police discovered she had committed suicide.
Four Arrested In Area For Hydroponic Pot Growing Operations
(NASHVILLE) - Four individuals, including one Bedfordite, were picked up from an investigation in part by brown county authorities in connection with a large marijuana growing operation.
Jasonville Meth Lab Dismantled
(JASONVILLE) - Another Meth lab has been shut down in Greene County and a Jasonville man is arrested in connection.
Greene County Bald Eagle Euthanized After Shooting
(LINTON) - A bald eagle who’d been shot in its wing has died.
Man Charged In Accidental Shooting Turns Self In
(MONROVIA) - A Monrovia man has turned himself in after the accidental shooting death of his neighbor.
"Cut-A-Thon" Volunteers Raise Over $500 To Help Tornado Victims
3/21/09 6:22 PM
(FAYETTEVILLE) - Cut-A-Thon organizer Peggy Godsey states that “for a small little town, we really didn’t do that bad”.
Monrovia Man Admits To Shooting His Neighbor
3/21/09 4:35 PM
(MONROVIA) - A Monrovia man has turned himself in after the accidental shooting death of his neighbor.
Orange County Deputies Searching For Missing Woman
(PAOLI) - Orange County Sheriff’s deputies are on the hunt for a woman reported missing in the eastern part of the county yesterday afternoon.
Rumor Over "Gang Initiation" At Wal-Mart Causes Big Stir Over Nothing
(BEDFORD) - Despite rumors to the contrary, nobody was shot, killed, targeted or otherwise hurt at the Bedford Wal-Mart yesterday.
Alleged IU Law Student Book Shooter Gets Day In Court
(BLOOMINGTON) - A court date has been scheduled for the Indiana University law student who is accused of firing an assault rifle from his apartment balcony at one of his textbooks.
Section 3 Of I-69 Gets Public Hearing Next Thursday
(ELNORA) - A public hearing on the 3rd section of the I-69 expansion project is planned for next Thursday in Elnora.
Indiana RR Contracted To Build Rail Spur To Bear Run Mine
(UNDATED) - Indiana Rail Road Company has been contracted to build a new rail spur in Sullivan County.
Burning Trash Sparks 8.5 Acre Field Fire
(BEDFORD) - Three more fires had to be fought by Lawrence County volunteer firefighters yesterday, one of which required 21 firefighters from 5 different fire departments to put out.
Bedford Man Arrested On Drug Dealing Charge
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County and Bedford Police Departments have put their heads together again and came up with another man they allege was selling drugs in Bedford.
IU Professor On The "Hot Seat" In Confirmation Hearing
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Testimony was offered and a hearing held for the confirmation of Professor Dawn Johnsen to the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel.
Bloomington Man Arrested In Craigslist Prostitution Sting
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police in Bloomington picked up a local man for promoting prostitution…again.
Paoli Couple Arrested For Drug Dealing
(PAOLI) - Two people are behind bars after state police executed a search warrant, which resulted in a drug bust, in rural Paoli yesterday.
Jasonville Man Hospitalized After Falling Off Scooter
(GREENE COUNTY) - A Jasonville man was hospitalized after a wreck resulting from his being a seemingly polite motorist.
350 Coal Mining Jobs Coming To South Central Indiana
(DUGGER) - A little good economic news for the listening area.
Columbus Man Attacked By Masked Men
(COLUMBUS) - Police say mask-wearing men attacked a pedestrian in Columbus, Indiana.
Two Injured On IN-450 Tuesday Morning
(BEDFORD) - Two people were hospitalized in a head-on wreck just outside of bedford yesterday morning.
Hoosiers Can Apply For 13-Week Unemployment Extension
(UNDATED) - With Lawrence County having more than 14% of its working population unemployed, there’s always a need for good news, and there is, at least, a little.
Martinsville Biker Airlifted To Indy After Bloomington Wreck
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Martinsville biker had to be airlifted to Indianapolis after wiping out on Monroe County’s IN-46.
Meth Causes Health Costs To Jump At Greene County Jail
(BLOOMFIELD) - Greene County Sheriff Terry Pierce is worried about meth, specifically, about what the medical costs that come from it will cost his budget.
Severe Weather Communications Systems Get Tested Today
(UNDATED) - A statewide severe weather emergency preparedness test occurs today, and officials at Indiana University and the Town of Orleans are encouraging their officials to participate.
INDOT To Close Section Of IN-45 In Greene County For Three Weeks
(VINCENNES) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced they plan to close a section of IN-45 in Greene County for the resurfacing of the roadway and installation of pipe underneath.
Dunn Memorial Hospital Bond Issue Approved On 2-1 Vote
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners said “yea” to a bond issuance for Dunn Memorial Hospital on a 2-1 vote this morning.
County Burn Ban Gets A Resounding "Not Yet"
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County Commissioners decided against immediate action on a county wide burn ban at their meeting this morning, and are instead, encouraging citizens to use caution.
Times-Mail Makes Headlines!
(BEDFORD) - In a bit of lighter news, it must be a newspaper editor’s worst nightmare to see his work on a Monday night…on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Crawford, Wilkinson Waive Extradition To Indiana
(BURLINGTON, KY) - A Kentucky woman and her son have waived extradition after their arrest in the disappearance of an elderly man whose burnt remains were found near the Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Paragon.
McRobbie, Cordova Ask For $35M For Life Sciences Initiative
(STATEHOUSE) - The presidents of Purdue and Indiana Universities continue to stress the partnership created by the proposed Indiana Innovation Alliance that would serve as a magnet for investment in the state’s burgeoning life sciences sector.
Greene County Man Facing Charges In Wreck
(BLOOMFIELD) - A Greene County man is facing charges after hitting a parked vehicle near Bloomfield.
Bloomington Quarryman Dies In Accident
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bloomington quarryman was crushed by a stone yesterday afternoon.
WBIW Spelling Bee Winner Finishes In Top Half In Derby Bee
(LOUISVILLE, KY) - WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee champ Hannah Hawkins took part in the Derby Festival Spelling Bee in Louisville over the weekend, and finished in the top half.
Do We Need A Burn Ban? Area Fire Chiefs Say, "Yes!"
(BEDFORD) - Another series of fires in Lawrence County over the weekend has rural fire crews asking for a burn ban in the county.
Hoosier National Forest Plans Controlled Burns
(BEDFORD) - Despite efforts by county fire chiefs to ban controlled fires while conditions remain so dry, the Hoosier National Forest says they plan on starting few!
Area Teens Arrested For String Of Burglaries, Thefts
(BLOOMFIELD) - A pair of area teenagers were arrested late last week for a series of burglaries in the Greene County area dating back through last year.
Bedford Woman Reportedly Admits To Stealing From Three Stores
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police have a Bedford woman in custody, saying she stole from three separate stores on Saturday.
Mother, Son Arrested In Relation To Burned Body In State Forest
(PARAGON) - A mother and son from Kentucky were arrested in connection with the burned remains of a man found in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Paragon.
Steele, Koch, Blanton Appear For Final Third House Session Saturday
(BEDFORD) - Area state legislators, including Republicans Brent Steele and Eric Koch, and Democrat Sandy Blanton, got together with area residents Saturday for the last time for this year’s General Assembly session, and discussed the issues before the statehouse.
2,500 Jobs On Offer At Buyer's Next Job Fair
(CRAWFORDSVILLE) - More than 2,500 jobs from 80 companies will be on offer for Indiana Republican Congressman Steve Buyer’s next Hoosier Job Fair.
INDOT Hosts Meetings Over Martin, Lawrence County Bridge Projects
(PAOLI) - The Indiana Department of Transportation is scheduling a series of meetings to discuss local bridge projects for counties in its Vincennes District.
Missing Sex Offender Found In Kentucky Shelter
(FRANKFORT, KY) - An update on a story we originally reported at the end of last month, 37-year-old Michael Wayne Henderson has been found at a Frankfort, Kentucky shelter and was arrested.
Columbus Family Loses $9M Judgement In Ford Case On Appeal
(COLUMBUS) - A $25 million verdict awarded in a Columbus family’s lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and other businesses was reversed Friday by the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Between GM, Visteon, The Dow, And Madoff... A Busy Week In Business
(UNDATED) - It’s been a, let’s call it, “eventful” week in business and finance this week nationwide.
Police Searching For Missing Newberry Teen
(NEWBERRY) - Indiana State Police from the Bloomington District are seeking help in the search for a 16-year-old Greene County girl that turned up missing this week.
I-69 Project To Get Public Airing In Bloomington This Afternoon
(BLOOMINGTON) - The topic of discussion for this afternoon’s meeting of the Bloomington/Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization will be the controversial Interstate 69 extension project.
Deer Causes Coal Truck To Overturn In Greene County
(GREENE COUNTY) - A coal truck headed east on IN-58 yesterday afternoon flipped onto its side trying to miss a deer, but the driver was able to walk away.
Pike County School Administrators Arrested
(PIKE COUNTY) - Two administrators from Pike Central High School in Pike County were arrested yesterday for failing to report child abuse or neglect.
Passengers Identified In Fatal IN-46 Accident
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Updates have been issued on the fatal accident on IN-46 near Ellettsville from Wednesday afternoon.
BPD: "False Alarm" Ordinance Will Get Dusted Off Starting June 1st
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are getting frustrated with the number of false alarm calls they are getting, and starting this summer, will start charging for them.
One Dead, Four Hurt In Head-On Wreck Near Ellettsville
(ELLETTSVILLE) - One man is dead and four others are injured after a head-on wreck near Ellettsville yesterday afternoon.
Shoals Couple Arrested For Felony Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
(SHOALS) - A Martin County couple faces a series of drug related charges after getting pulled over by police late Wednesday night.
Four New State Troopers Assigned To Listening Area
(UNDATED) - At least 4 new state troopers will be patrolling roads in and around the listening area.
Can You Stock Your Pantry... On Only $40 Per Week?
(BLOOMFIELD) - Four public figures in Greene County are taking on a challenge this month, one that many residents in Greene County face as a daily reality…hunger.
Skillman Tours Storm Damage
Now with images from Sunday’s storm.
(BEDFORD) - Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman has toured her home of Lawrence County, after Sunday’s tornadoes.
IDHS Needs Storm Damage Reports By March 22nd
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is asking Hoosiers who have storm damage to report it.
Bedford Salvation Army Needs To Raise $9,000 By Tomorrow!
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford post of the Salvation Army is getting backed up against the clock in a fundraising effort to gain grant money to help the recently unemployed.
IU Law School Encouraging Students To Do More Pro Bono Work
(BLOOMINGTON) - Recognizing efforts done by other universities and the economic hardship our community faces, the Indiana University Maurer School of Law says they are establishing a public service program which will encourage law students to do more pro bono work.
Bloomington PD Looking For Man Who Robbed CVS
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are on the hunt for a man who robbed a CVS Pharmacy on the city’s south side.
Police Investigating Shooting Death Of Monrovia Man
(MONROVIA) - Morgan County police are trying to figure out who fired a bullet that killed a Monrovia man.
Trial Date Set For Murder Of Monroe County Jailer From Bedford
(BLOOMINGTON) - A trial date has been set in the shooting death of a Lawrence County man who worked as a jailer in the Monroe County jail.
Orange County To Get Sobriety Checkpoint; Monroe County Reports Results
(ORANGE COUNTY) - State police from the Jasper District are planning a sobriety checkpoint for this coming Friday.
More Severe Weather On The Forecast For Today, Tonight
(UNDATED) - After experiencing three tornadoes on Sunday, Hoosiers are leery of severe weather, but more is on the way today.
Martinsville Funeral Visitation Ends In Donnybrook
(MARTINSVILLE) - Guns were drawn, and 4 people were arrested after a fight broke out…at a funeral.
Burning Pickup Truck Catches Tunnelton Field On Fire
(TUNNELTON) - A pickup truck caught fire on Tunnelton Road near Devil’s Backbone yesterday afternoon, catching an adjacent field on fire.
Grand View Road To Be Closed Thursday
(WILLIAMS) - The Lawrence County Highway Department will be shutting down another road for work, this time, again, near Williams.
ISP Jasper Wants To Know To Broke Construction Equipment, Water Pipes
(SPENCER COUNTY) - State police from the Jasper District want to know who was fooling around with a backhoe and bulldozer at a jobsite, and ended up damaging both the equipment and water pipes being laid.
"I Thought I Would Be Buried There." The Fayetteville Tornado Story
Updated 3/10/2009 7:20am
(FAYETTEVILLE) - To say it was a rough day in Fayetteville, Indiana Sunday would do no justice to what happened to a few families in that area.
Columbus PD Looking For United Way Burglars
(COLUMBUS) - Police detectives are investigating a break-in at a charity in Columbus.
Lawrence County Family Loses Home To Fire
(MARSHALL TWP) - Another family lost their home this weekend, but it had nothing to do with storm damage.
Off-Duty BPD Officer Breaks Up Knife Fight
(BEDFORD) - When an off-duty Bedford police officer was at the local Family Video rental store Saturday afternoon, he thought he would be grabbing a movie to take home…and stay off duty.
Bedford Man Allegedly Threatens People, Stuffed Deer With Black Power Revolver
(BEDFORD) - A middle-aged Bedford man is behind bars after people allege he threatened them with a black-powder, muzzle-loading pistol.
Two Injured, One Arrested In Saturday Wreck Reportedly Involving Drugs
(BEDFORD) - Two people are injured, one of which incarcerated, after a Saturday afternoon accident that is reportedly the result of prescription drugs.
IU To Recreate Leonard Bernstein Studio On Campus
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University is set to receive parts of Leonard Bernstein’s main composing studio.
Three Arrested In Columbus Gas Station Robberies
(COLUMBUS) - Three suspects are in custody after a string of overnight robberies in Columbus, Indiana.
Suspected Twister Destroys Homes In Fayetteville
(FAYETTEVILLE) - An unconfirmed tornado caused serious damage in the small, Lawrence County town of Fayetteville yesterday afternoon.
Unemployment Up; Lawrence County 10th Worst, Monroe 2nd Best
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County unemployment goes down in the county-by-county rankings, but this is in spite of a 3% jump in overall unemployment in the county.
Miss America Opens Festival, Speaks With WBIW
(MEDORA) - Festivities were opened at the 2009 National Maple Syrup Festival in Medora this weekend by a very special guest…Miss America.
West Baden Man Accused Of "Borrowing" County Backhoe
(WEST BADEN) - An Orange County man is facing theft charges as state police allege he swiped a highway department backhoe, used it for personal reasons, and then returned it.
French Lick Airport Starts Work On New Terminal, Taxiway
(FRENCH LICK) - Ground has been broken for a new terminal and taxiway at the French Lick Airport.
What Is Causing All The Field Fires In Lawrence County?
(FORT RITNER) - Dry conditions seem to be at least part of the cause of the rash of field fires that have been affecting Lawrence County, especially in Guthrie Township.
Sandwich Shop Dispute Involving Gun Lands Two From Mitchell In Jail
(BEDFORD) - A dispute over a paycheck put two people in jail yesterday afternoon in Bedford.
Obama Declares Disaster For Orange, Washington, Jackson, Crawford, Others
(UNDATED) - President Obama has declared a major disaster in Indiana.
Steele Praises Miss America During Her Visit To Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Seymour native Miss America Katie Stam stopped by to visit a few people yesterday, namely the Indiaia State Legislature.
Bloomington Bank Robbed For Third Time In Eight Months
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police detectives are investigating a bank robbery, the third to occur at the same bank branch since July of last year.
Four Arrested In Bloomington Meth Lab Bust
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police took down a meth lab early yesterday morning, and have four people in custody as a result.
Columbus Police Recover Drugs, Weapons During Burglary Call
(COLUMBUS) - Drugs and weapons were seized, and two men were arrested after Columbus police responded to a forced entry call on the city’s south east side.
Kentucky Man Arrested For Bomb Threat In Southern Indiana
(CANNELTON) - State police from the Jasper District, as well as other law enforcement agencies, had a busy afternoon in Southern Indiana when they had to respond to a bomb threat in Cannelton.
Shoals Couple Pinched For Running Meth Lab
(SHOALS) - State police from the Jasper District have a Martin County couple in custody, and a meth lab being dismantled.
Victim Of A Crime? Report It Online!
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington technophiles who are the victims of minor crimes can rejoice…kinda.
Tractor Trailer Catches Fire, Shuts Down I-64 In Crawford County
(CRAWFORD COUNTY) - Apparent engine problems are being blamed for a semi that caught fire and shut down Interstate 64 in Crawford County, yesterday afternoon.
Local State Troopers Putting In Extra Time
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Indiana State Police from the Bloomington District will be racking up the overtime hours this month.
Bedford Native, Millionaire, Philanthropist Passes Away
(INDIAN HILLS, OH) - A Bedford native, Indiana University benefactor and all around philanthropist has passed away.
Clarian, Bloomington Hospital To Announce Partnership This Morning
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington Hospital and Clarian Health Partners are expected to announce a partnership in the campus town this morning.
Rep. Hill To Have Obama's Ear On Health Care Today
(WASHINGTON, DC) - President Barack Obama will be hosting a discussion at the White House today about health care reform, and one of the participants to have his ear will be one of our local congressmen.
Charges Filed Against Bloomington Boy Shot By Police
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County prosecutors have filed juvenile charges against a 16-year-old boy who was shot by a Bloomington police officer when he lunged at the officer with a knife.
Stam Has Whirlwind Schedule For Her Return This Week
(INDIANAPOLIS) - It’s back home again in Indiana for Miss America 2009 Katie Stam, but it’s a homecoming with a rigorous schedule.
Steele: Pass A Two Year Budget
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Bedford Republican State Senator Brent Steele is taking a break from this year’s session of the General Assembly, and is taking some of that time to make his stance known on some issues before the statehouse.
GM Sales Fall More Than 50% In February
(DETROIT, MI) - General Motors had another rough month for sales in February. GM reports delivering only 127,296 vehicles last month, a decrease of almost 53% from February of last year.
Lawrence County Orgs Seek To Help Local Unemployed
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County organizations are pitching in to help out local Hoosiers dealing with unemployment.
Emerald Ash Borer To Be Discussed In Area Meetings
(UNDATED) - With infestations of the emerald ash borer moving into Monroe and Brown Counties, local officials have established community meetings in Bloomington and Nashville to discuss what that means with local residents.
Wednesday Is Katie Stam Day, New Miss Indiana Crowned Thursday
(SEYMOUR) - It’s a new holiday today in the City of Seymour.
Drugs, Alcohol Confirmed In Deadly December Accident Near Bedford
(BEDFORD) - Further, and it would seem final, details have been released from the accident that claimed the lives of two teenagers near Bedford at the end of last year.
BPD Laying The Camera Down On Area Gas Thieves
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Police Department have decided they’re tired of people driving off from gas stations without paying for their fuel.
Final Third House Session Scheduled For March 14th
(BEDFORD) - The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their final Third House session for this year’s General Assembly.
New French Lick Resort Opens, Water Park Delayed Until March 15
(FRENCH LICK) - The Valley of the Springs Resort in French Lick has opened its doors to overnight guests.
BNL Teacher Helps Develop Program To Get Kids Into College
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedford North Lawrence English teacher has helped develop a program for Indiana University that is aimed at helping kids make it to college.
Psych Evaluation Ordered For Teenage Murder Suspect
(NASHVILLE) - A psychological evaluation has been ordered for the 13-year-old facing murder charges in Brown County.
Bedford Chamber Says They're Safe From Failure Of Gift Company
(BEDFORD) - An Ohio based company that issued gift certificates has gone under, but the Bedford Chamber of Commerce says their certificates are still safe.
Portrait Of Former Hoosier President Replaced By Local Artist
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels has added the portrait of a renowned South Central Indiana artist to the Hoosier Heritage Portrait Collection, which will actually replace a portrait of one of the only 2 presidents with Hoosier roots.
Alcohol Thought To Be Cause Of Fatal Greene County Wreck
(LINTON) - One man is dead following a traffic accident early this morning in Greene County.
Four Injured In Mitchell Accident Sunday
(MITCHELL) - Four people were injured in a Sunday afternoon accident in Mitchell.
Heltonville Woman Injured In Saturday Accident
(BEDFORD) - A Heltonville woman was hospitalized after an attempt to avoid a mail truck ended up in a collision.
Jury Convicts Pelfree, Man Could Face 130 Years Behind Bars
(BLOOMINGTON) - The body-barrel murder trial in Bloomington is over, and so is the effort, for now, of defendant Jerry Pelfree to prove his innocence.
Loogootee Man Faces Ten Child Molestation Charges
(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee man is in Martin County jail after being charged with 10 Class-A felony counts of child molestation.
Bedford To Get $2.67M In Stimulus Funding, More Coming To Nearby Counties
(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford has a nice chunk of federal change heading its way, for the Plaza Drive Project, which, in this part, would connect US-50 to IN-37.
Police Seeking Help In Spencer County Bank Robbery
(DALE) - State police from the Jasper District are seeking the public’s help in solving a bank robbery that occurred in the town of Dale, Indiana, in northern Spencer County.
Angelou Reschedules IU Visit Due To Illness
(BLOOMINGTON) - Esteemed poet and author Maya Angelou has postponed Sunday’s appearance at IU Auditorium due to illness.
Bedford Library Patrons Who Owe Fees To Find Themselves Cut Off
(BEDFORD) - If you owe Bedford Public Library for overdue books, don’t expect to check out materials or use computers.
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