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French Lick Officer Dies In Funeral Procession
(MARTINSVILLE) - A French Lick officer is dead after helping escort a funeral in Morgan County yesterday.
Jailers Screening Incoming Inmates For Swine Flu
(UNDATED) - Local leaders are doing what they can to prepare for any possible instance of swine flu in and around the listening area.
Police Investigating Break-In At Heltonville School
(HELTONVILLE) - Lawrence County detectives are investigating a break-in at Heltonville School from over the night.
Flood Warnings Reemerge, More Storms Due Today
(UNDATED) - More stormy weather coming through the listening area is bringing flooding concerns with them.
IU Suspends Summer Programs In Mexico
(BLOOMINGTON) - As the world health organization raises the pandemic threat level to 5 out of a maximum of 6, and swine flu being found on the Notre Dame campus, IU officials are taking further precautions to keep their student body safe.
Smoke Alarms Credited For Linton Family Still Being Alive
(LINTON) - Smoke detectors are being looked at for being the reason a family in Linton…is still alive.
Seymour Toddler Found Alone, Father Facing Charges
(SEYMOUR) - An unfortunate situation came to a head yesterday in Seymour when a 3-year-old girl was found on her own, and her father was arrested.
Morning Rain Causes Flood Concerns
(UNDATED) - A wet week is on order in the current forecast, and some small but powerful storms that came through parts of the listening area already caused some concern earlier this morning.
IU Professor Optimistic About Swine Flu Problem
(UNDATED) - With the discovery of swine flu in Indiana, at the Notre Dame campus, state and local officials are continuing to work on being prepared for any spread of the illness.
Charges Filed In September Death Of Bedford Garbage Truck Driver
(FRANKLIN) - A Columbus man faces felony charges after a September crash that killed a garbage collector from Bedford.
Guard Okay After Fight In Lawrence County Jail
(BEDFORD) - A guard at the Lawrence County jail suffered minor injuries but is otherwise okay after a fight at the Security Center.
Spencer Man Arrested After Trying To Miss Deer, Wrecking Car
(GREENE COUNTY) - A Spencer man is in the Greene County jail after an attempt to miss a deer on the road resulted in his arrest for drunk driving.
Man Accused Of Wrecking Car While Drunk, Leaving Friend Trapped Inside
(BLOOMINGTON) - A man in Bloomington is in custody accused of causing an accident that injured four while driving drunk.
Three Arrested After Theft, Chase In Seymour
(SEYMOUR) - Three Illinois men were arrested Monday in Seymour when a purse snatching turned into a chase, and then an accident.
IU Doing Their Part To Prevent Spread Of Swine Flu
(BLOOMINGTON) - Although no swine flu has been confirmed yet in Indiana, Indiana University President Michael McRobbie is encouraging everyone under his direction to take precautions to prevent any spread of the virus.
Drowning Preliminarily Confirmed As Teen's Cause Of Death
(BEDFORD) - The Lawrence County coroner, after yesterday’s autopsy, says the Lawrence County teen who died in the White River did, indeed, die of drowning.
Attempt To Miss Deer Sends Car End Over End
(LAWRENCE COUNTY) - An attempt to avoid hitting a deer sent an Orleans teen’s car airborne and end over end.
Altercation Reported At Lawrence County Jail
(BEDFORD) - What is being reported as a fight at the Lawrence County jail prompted a request for help from all officers available yesterday.
Jackson County Fire Chief Sentenced To Three Years
(BROWNSTOWN) - A former rural Jackson County fire chief has been sentenced to spend the next 3 years of his life behind bars, and to repay more than $28,000 of the $38,000 worth of materials he was convicted of stealing.
All Caves Closing To Public In Hoosier National Forest
(BEDFORD) - If you enjoy exploring caves, you will have to find ones that are not part of the Hoosier National Forest.
Women Fishing At Griffy Lake Find Old Naked Man
(BLOOMINGTON) - A pair of women fishing at Griffy Lake in Bloomington were startled by an elderly man…in his birthday suit.
Lawrence County Teen Drowns In White River
(BEDFORD) - A Lawrence County teenager drowned in the White River yesterday afternoon.
IUPD Investigating Gunshots At Campus Parking Lot
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University police detectives are investigating the report of gunshots at one of the campus parking lots from early yesterday morning.
Police Investigating Drugs As Possible Cause Of Accident
(BEDFORD) - Drugs are possibly being blamed in an accident that caused injuries Saturday afternoon along IN-58.
Warm Weather Brings Out Bikers, Bike Accidents
(BEDFORD) - The warm weather brought the motorcyclists out this weekend, and with bikers came a quick spike in bike accidents.
Steele Says Jackson County To Get $1.7M In Stimulus Funding
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Republican State Senator Brent Steele has some good news for Jackson County residents.
Bedford Included In GM Plant Idling
(DETROIT, MI) - About 5,400 Hoosiers, including those here in Bedford, will be affected by General Motors’ decision to idle plants this summer.
ISP Make 10 OWI Arrests In Bloomington District Friday
(BLOOMINGTON) - State police from the Bloomington district hit the road and conducted a saturation patrol Friday night that netted some notable results.
Cutters, Pi Beta Phi Win 2009 Little 500
(UNDATED) - The two university races that herald the start of racing season in Indiana were held under perfect weather conditions Saturday.
Jasper Couple Gets $1M Hoosier Lotto Win As Anniversary Present
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A Jasper couple claimed a $1 million Hoosier Lotto jackpot prize on their 44th wedding anniversary.
Mellencamp, Dylan, Nelson To Play Minor League Park In South Bend
(SOUTH BEND) - Hoosier rocker John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson are making an Indiana appearance on their concert tour of 22 minor league ballparks.
General Motors To Have Extendend Lay-offs This Summer
(DETROIT) - General Motors is telling workers it will shut down 13 factories for as much as nine weeks this summer, eight weeks at the pickup assembly plant in Fort Wayne.
Steele Still Favors Animal Cruelty Bill
(BEDFORD) - Bedford Republican State Senator Brent Steele is responding to criticism of the recently passed animal cruelty bill by continuing to support the measure.
Fight Call Turned Out Better Than Expected
(BEDFORD) - A fight call in Bedford late last night ended better than some thought it would have.
Personal Property Assessments Due Soon
(BEDFORD) - Lawrence County personal property assessments are due May 15th, officials say, and they want to remind local residents to have their info into the county assessor’s office by then.
Columbus On List Of Top 100 Places To Live
(UNDATED) - Three Indiana cities are on Relocate America’s list of “America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2009.”
"Little Five" Comes Alive!
(BLOOMINGTON) - The “World’s Greatest College Weekend” kicks off today in Bloomington, as festivities and competitions get underway for the Little 500.
Orleans Dogwood Festival Coming Up Quickly
(ORLEANS) - The Town of Orleans is getting busy with the Dogwood Festival coming up. Starting tomorrow, the town-wide yard sale kicks off, going through Saturday.
Bloomington PD Investigating Downtown Arson Case
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police detectives are investigating an arson case near downtown from a fire early yesterday morning.
Gunshot Wound Killing 2-Year-Old Found To Be Self-Inflicted
(MILLTOWN) - The autopsy and investigation are complete in the shooting death of 2-year-old Alexis Camp in Crawford County.
Community Comes Out To Support Decker, Merritt
(GREENE COUNTY) - In times of personal tragedy, it’s amazing how a community can come together to help each other out.
Awards Handed Out At Annual Mitchell Chamber Dinner
(MITCHELL) - The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce held their annual dinner last night, doling out a number of community awards.
Panthers' Coach Named National "Coach Of The Year"
(BLOOMINGTON) - It’s no surprise that Bloomington South Panthers’ coach J.R. Holmes is thought of as a fantastic basketball coach.
Bedfordite Couple Picked Up In Bloomington On Drug Charges
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Bedfordite couple were picked up in Bloomington after being reportedly spotted by Bloomington police taking part in a drug deal.
VU To Honor Skillman With Honorary Doctorate
(VINCENNES) - Vincennes University will present Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman with an honorary doctorate in public service at its commencement May 2nd.
Columbus Woman Stays Out Of Jail For Fake Checks
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus woman who scammed bank customers into cashing fake checks and giving her the money has avoided jail time.
Uyesugi Found Guilty
(BLOOMINGTON) - A Monroe County jury convicted the Paoli man who performed an exorcism on an autistic teen in 2007.
Local Leaders Pitch Lawrence County At Chicago CAR Conference
(CHICAGO, IL) - Lawrence County’s two mayors along with top economic figures road tripped up to Chicago to attend a conference on the automotive industry.
Man Faces 22 Charges In Morgan, Hendricks County For Bum Checks
(UNDATED) - A complaint made by a bank in Morgan County wound up with 22 charges being filed against an Indianapolis man.
Police Investigating Shooting Death Of Crawford County Toddler
Updated: 12:27pm 4/21/2009
(MILLTOWN) - State police from the Jasper District are assisting with an investigation into the shooting death of a 2-year-old Crawford County girl.
Funds, Charity Events Established For Burned Greene County Boys
(SCOTLAND) - A benefit fund has been set up for two boys severely burned in a gasoline explosion in south central Greene County Saturday afternoon.
Four Arrested After Unusual Incident At Bedford McDonald's
(BEDFORD) - Four people were arrested last night at the Bedford McDonald’s in a somewhat unusual incident.
Columbus Officer Being Investigated For Accidental Shot Fired In Home
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus police department officer is under investigation for accidentally firing his police-issued handgun at his home.
Missing Ellettsville Boy Found
(ELLETTSVILLE) - A 12-year-old Ellettsville boy that was reported missing Sunday afternoon was found yesterday despite his efforts to hide from search crews.
Two Teens Arrested, Two More Sought In Bloomington Home Ransacking
(BLOOMINGTON) - Two teenagers are in custody and two more are being sought after from a home ransacking in Bloomington Saturday night.
INDOT Holding Public Meeting For Work On IN-150 In Paoli
(PAOLI) - A public meeting has been announced by INDOT regarding work planned for IN-150 in Orange County.
Open House Scheduled For Muscatatuck Refuge In Seymour
(SEYMOUR) - The US Fish and Wildlife Service is holding an open house in Seymour Thursday to talk about the future of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
Two Mushroom Hunters Found In Nearby Woods Over Weekend
(UNDATED) - Two Hoosier mushroom hunters were rescued by authorities over the weekend in separate incidents of getting lost in the woods.
Six Students Hurt In Bus Accident
(MITCHELL) - Six school children from the Mitchell area suffered minor injuries after their school bus ran off the road and struck a tree Friday afternoon.
Distraction Blamed For Accident Injuring Two
(MITCHELL) - Two people were injured after a distracted driver rear ended one vehicle and hit another head-on, causing it to roll over.
Sleepy Teen Hits Parked Car, Rolls Onto Roof
(BEDFORD) - A sleepy teenage driver was able to walk away from a rollover accident early Saturday morning.
BPD Looking For Car In Hit-And-Run Causing Injuries
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are seeking the driver in a hit-and-run that sent a Bedford moped rider to the hospital.
IU Alum Falls To Her Death In Downtown Chicago
(CHICAGO, IL) - The high-rise falling death of an Indiana University graduate in downtown Chicago is being ruled an accident.
Two Young Boys In Critical Condition After Gasoline Explosion
(SCOTLAND) - Two young boys from the Crane naval base area are in critical condition after a gasoline explosion Saturday afternoon.
Lawrence County Unemployment Drops 0.4%
(UNDATED) - Here are five words you may not have been expecting to hear: Lawrence County unemployment…went down.
12-Year-Old Ellettsville Boy Missing
(ELLETTSVILLE) - Police in Ellettsville and Monroe County are looking for a 12-year-old boy who has been reported missing.
Uyesugi Trial Resumes Today After Long Weekend
(BLOOMINGTON) - The trial resumes today for an Orange County man accused of injuring a 14-year-old boy during an exorcism in 2007.
"Operation: Cookie Drop" Lands Today At Camp Atterbury
(EDINBURGH) - The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana will deliver more than 42,000 packages of Girl Scout cookies to soldiers at Camp Atterbury today.
Don't Let The Bedbugs Bite... Seriously!
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Bloomington entomologist Marc Lame is back from the Environmental Protection Agency’s first bedbug summit.
Final Person Pleads Guilty In Multi-State Child Porn Case
(EAST ST. LOUIS, IL) - The third and final person accused in a series child porn and sex incidents last summer has pled guilty, landing convictions in both Chicago and New Athens, Illinois and Bloomington, Indiana.
"Pills For A Positive" Postponed
(BEDFORD) - A drug drop known as “Pills for a Positive” originally scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
Lyons Man Sentenced To 240 Months For Meth Dealing
(GREENE COUNTY) - More than two years after police purchased meth from a Greene County man, he has been sentenced to jail…for 20 years.
Visteon No More, Now East Gate Business And Technology Center
(BEDFORD) - It seems a developer is working hard to breathe new life into a mothballed Bedford facility…Visteon.
One Dead In Accident At Monroe/Owen County Line
(MONROE COUNTY) - A Spencer woman is dead after a three car wreck on the Monroe-Owen County line.
After 12 Years Of Going Cold, Two Arrested In Perry County Murder
(TELL CITY) - A Perry County cold case warmed up in a hurry, and two cousins have been arrested.
IU Cadet Gets To Meet The Big Guns
(LEXINGTON, VA) - An Indiana University ROTC cadet has earned national merit and has been invited to participate in the George C. Marshall ROTC Seminar.
Police Looking For Help In Hit-And-Run Of 10-Year-Old Boy
(COLUMBUS) - Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that sent a 10-year-old boy to the hospital.
Columbus Businessman Sentenced To 16 Months For Stealing From IRA Funds
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 52-year-old John L. Brubaker of Columbus was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison Thursday after pleading guilty to theft from his employees’ retirement benefit plan.
Auto Collision Knocks Garage Off Foundation
(BEDFORD) - A Mitchell woman is injured and a garage knocked off its foundation after an accident on Mt. Pleasant Road in Bedford.
Buyer's Office Sending Helpers For Lawrence County Veterans
(BEDFORD) - Indiana 4th District Republican Congressman Steve Buyer’s office is announcing office hours for veterans next Wednesday.
Holiday World Auctioning Off First Ride On Tallest Ever Slide For Charity
(SANTA CLAUS) - Have you ever wanted to fall 131 feet down a practical waterfall only to land in a pool creating a wall of water 45 feet high and 90 feet wide? Have you ever wanted to be the very first one to do that?
Orleans Dogwood Festival Starts Next Week
(ORLEANS) - In just over a week, the Dogwood Festival in the Town of Orleans gets underway.
Convicted Bank Robber Killed In Car/Scooter Accident
(BLOOMINGTON) - A scooter rider in Bloomingon was killed yesterday after an accident at 3rd Street and Patterson Drive.
IU Physicists, Dept. Of Energy Break Ground On Research Facility
(NEWPORT NEWS, VA) - If you have been looking for news about nuclear physics and quantum mechanics lately, we finally have a story for you.
BNL Students To Test Leatherwood Creek Again
(BEDFORD) - Students from Bedford North Lawrence will be heading back to Leatherwood Creek next Monday behind the school’s soccer fields to test water quality as has been a tradition over he past few years.
Bloomington Residents Participate In "Tea Bag" Protests At Showers Plaza
(BLOOMINGTON) - Yesterday was tax day, and a pretty good sales day, we imagine, for companies like Lipton, Luzianne and other tea manufacturers.
US, Chinese Business Leaders Meeting At IU
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University’s three day conference on US and China business cooperation opened Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Flood Warnings To Persist Through Early Next Week At Least
(UNDATED) - After the past few days of rain, flood warnings along the White River are still in effect.
Heart Attack Blamed For Bloomington Man Found In Brown County Lake
(BLOOMINGTON) - Authorities say a 73-year-old Bloomington man apparently drowned after crashing his vehicle into a small Brown County lake.
Widower Of Deputy Sarah Jones Files Suit
(BLOOMINGTON) - The widower of the Monroe County deputy struck and killed at an accident scene last year is now suing the sheriff’s department’s insurance carrier.
Greene County Political Family Gets Another Member "In The Biz"
(GREENE COUNTY) - A Vincennes University freshman and Greene County political family legacy has started cutting his own teeth in the political arena.
Crane Wants To Hire 300 People This Year
(CRANE) - Officials at the Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center say they’re looking to hire 300 employees this year.
AIDS/STD Prevention Programs At IU
(BLOOMINGTON) - Programs for preventing AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases in rural communities nationwide will take center stage this week.
Bedford Police Radios Go Down When Tornado Siren Activated
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police radios went out during yesterday’s storms.
BPD Officer Injured When Car Strikes Cruiser Near Downtown
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford police officer suffered minor injuries when his squad car was T-boned near downtown yesterday.
Gun Reportedly Pulled When Vending Company Owner Tries To Pick Up Machine
(MITCHELL) - A local businessman is pursuing criminal charges against the owner of a former Mitchell store saying he pulled a gun on him.
Bloomington Man Found Dead In Brown County Lake
(BLOOMINGTON) - Authorities say a 73-year-old Bloomington man apparently drowned after crashing his vehicle into a small Brown County lake.
Stimulus Roadwork Coming To Jackson, Monroe Counties
(UNDATED) - The Indiana Department of Transportation has identified 22 additional federal stimulus funded projects in 17 counties that are being advertised.
Bloomington Ranked #4 Small City For Business, Careers
(BLOOMINGTON) - It seems not all economic news for the area is bad. Forbes magazine says the City of Bloomington was rated, again, in their top-five small cities for business and careers.
Cause Of Death Still Unknown For English Man
(TELL CITY) - No cause of death has been determined yet on the death of an Engligh man found along a Perry County road.
Jury Selection Underway In Paoli Man's Exorcism Trial
(BLOOMINGTON) - Jury selection has gotten underway in a Bloomington exorcism trial involving a Paoli man.
Particle Accelerator Gets Final Funding, Won't Be Done For "Year Or Two"
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University has formally received $1.17 million in federal funding toward the completion of an advanced linear accelerator located at IU’s Cyclotron Facility in Bloomington.
Storms Bring Hail, Not Much Else
(UNDATED) - The rumors of South Central Indiana’s demise appear to be much exaggerated.
Jasonville Man Airlifted After Being Run Over By Own Car
(BEDFORD) - A Jasonville man was severely injured when he was run over by his own car in a Bedford alley Saturday afternoon.
U-Turn Turns Into Police Chase, OWI Arrest
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police officers had another drunk driving arrest that tried to get away from them this morning.
Tires Slashed, Change Stolen In Muffler Shop Break-In
(BEDFORD) - A slightly unusual break-in occurred at a Bedford muffler shop.
IN-43 To Get Work Closures Starting Next Week
(VINCENNES) - Commuters who use IN-43 in Greene and Owen Counties on a regular basis are going to have to find another route starting next Monday.
Seismologist At IU Believes Planning Best Way To Mitigate Quake Damage
(BLOOMINGTON) - Remember where you were at 5:37am on April 18th, 2008? Except for those who slept through it, last year’s earthquake left an impression.
IUPD Officers Help Revive Campus Foodservice Worker
(BLOOMINGTON) - Indiana University Police Department officers helped make for a happier Easter for an IU foodservice employee.
ISP Investigating Death Of Man Found Along Perry County Road
(PERRY COUNTY) - Indiana State Police from the Jasper District are investigating the death of an English, Indiana man.
87 Vehicles Pass Through Sobriety Checkpoint
(BLOOMINGTON) - A sobriety checkpoint Friday in Monroe County resulted in 3 OWI arrests in 2 hours.
IU, Crane To Announce $1.17M In Grants For Particle Accelerator
(BLOOMINGTON) - Technogeeks of the highest order will have something to celebrate this afternoon as officials from Indiana University and the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane make official a large grant for an electron linear accelerator.
Martinsville Brother, Sister To Both Belong To Centenarian's Club
(MARTINSVILLE) - A brother and sister in Martinsville will both be a member of the same, ultra-exclusive club in just over a month…the “Centenarian’s Club.”
Linton Furniture Store Robbed
(LINTON) - Police in Linton are investigating the robbery of a downtown furniture store.
Deceased Body Returned To Bloomington From Mexico
(BLOOMINGTON) - The body of a Bloomington man has been returned to Indiana days after it was shipped to his family in Mexico.
Men In Bunny Getups Toss Creepy Egg To Teenage Bloomington Girl
(BLOOMINGTON) - A bizarre incident in Bloomington has a 14-year-old Bloomington girl, let’s just say, a little weirded out about the Easter Bunny.
Truck Stolen In January Pulled Out Of Lake Monroe Thursday
(BLOOMINGTON) - An update on a story WBIW News originally reported on back in January, Indiana DNR scuba divers pulled a stolen truck out of Lake Monroe yesterday.
Boil Order Lifted
(BEDFORD) - Bedford City Utilities have called off the boil order initiated days ago for the northwestern corner of the city.
Ft. Wayne Man Arrested For OWI Wreck In Greene County
(BOGGS LAKE) - A Fort Wayne man and his passenger were both arrested in Greene County after he ran his vehicle into a ditch.
Four Locals Picked Up For Meth-Related Activity In Martinsville
(MARTINSVILLE) - Another group of Lawrence County residents were picked up for meth somewhere else, this time, in Morgan County.
IU Prof., Cybersecurity Expert "Not Surprised" By Power Grid Attack
(BLOOMINGTON) - Recent reports of foreign spy-hackers digging into the nation’s power grid has one law professor at IU-Bloomington troubled, just like all the power crews affected by the attack, but Professor Fred Cate says he’s not surprised.
Extra Public Meeting Set Next Week For City Of Bedford
(BEDFORD) - The City of Bedford is announcing an additional public meeting and hearing prior to next Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Tractor Supply Store Announces April 18th Opening Date
(BEDFORD) - The new Tractor Supply Store that has been in development in the old Wal-Mart building on 16th Street has finally been given a go-live date.
BMV, Municipal Offices Closed Today
(UNDATED) - All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches will be closed today in observance of the Good Friday state holiday.
Holiday World Wins Safety Award
(SANTA CLAUS) - Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana is the first theme park in the nation certified by the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program or “SHARP”.
New Scam Costs Bedford Woman More Than $750
(BEDFORD) - A new scam is floating about the nation, and has landed here in Bedford.
Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Chase
(BEDFORD) - A traffic stop turned into a bit of a chase early this morning that landed a Bedford man in jail.
Bedford Teen Collapses In Front Of BPD Cruiser
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford officer got a bit of a scare when a 14-year-old boy collapsed on Washington Avenue right in front of his police cruiser.
Police Looking For Suspect In O'Malia's Armed Robbery
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police are on the hunt for a man they say pulled a gun and robbed the O’Malia’s grocery store on College Mall Drive.
Holiday World Wins Award For Hypo-Allergenic Menu
(SANTA CLAUS) - Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s decision to introduce an allergen-friendly menu has led to a national honor.
Monroe County Car-Smoking Ban Now In Effect
(BLOOMINGTON) - Motorists in Monroe County are no longer allowed to smoke in cars carrying children 13 and under.
Coroner Looking Into Death In Downtown Bloomington Accident
(BLOOMINGTON) - The Monroe County Coroner’s office is looking into the death of a Bloomington man after a Tuesday night accident near downtown since he believes it’s possible the death may not be accident related.
Lawrence County Still Working With Illinois Cops On Meth Case
(SPRINGVILLE) - The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to work with police in the city of Paris, Illinois and it’s associated Edgar County in the case of a couple from Springville being picked up there on meth-related charges.
Boil Order Issued For Northern Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A boil order has been issued by Bedford City Utilities for the northern part of the city.
IU, Bloomington To Host Meetings About East 10th Street
(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington and Indiana University are teaming up to host a pair of meetings to figure out what to do with the East 10th Street corridor and the constant traffic mess it hosts.
"Planning And Zoning" Lynchpin To Future Of Lawrence County
(BEDFORD) - Two words dominated a meeting last night intended to discuss the future plans for Bedford and Lawrence County: “planning and zoning.”
Flood Warnings Persist Into Next Week
(UNDATED) - Freeze warnings persist throughout the listening area again through 10:00am this morning.
Alcohol Suspected In Greene County Wreck
(BLOOMFIELD) - Greene County Sheriff’s deputies believe alcohol was involved in a wreck that slightly injured a Jasonville man.
Meth Lab, Pot Plants Found After Springville Pair Pinched In Illinois
(SPRINGVILLE) - After two Springville residents were arrested in Southeastern Illinois, Lawrence County police were given information that led them to an active meth lab and marijuana operation in their home.
Sobriety Checkpoints Set For Monroe, Perry Counties
(UNDATED) - Sobriety checkpoints are being scheduled this weekend in and around the listening area.
Skeletal Remains Found In Monroe County
(BLOOMINGTON) - Monroe County authorities are investigating the discovery of skeletal human remains.
BPD Investigating Rape Report On City's South Side
(BEDFORD) - Detectives at the Bedford Police Department are investigating the report of a sexual battery on the south side of the City of Bedford from yesterday evening.
IU Students Invited To Computer-Human Interaction Conference
(BLOOMINGTON) - Fourteen Indiana University faculty members and students are in Boston this week for the 2009 Computer-Human Interaction Conference.
Bedford Offices, Service Close For Good Friday
(BEDFORD) - Municipal offices in the Stone City will be closing up shop a day early this week.
Freeze Warning This Morning, Watch Tonight, Flood Warnings This Week
(UNDATED) - More weather related warnings persist in the listening area at present. Currently, a freeze warning is in effect for the entire listening area until 10:00am this morning.
Lawrence County Included In Storm Recovery Declaration
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels says President Obama has approved six more Indiana counties for federal public assistance to repair damage from January’s severe winter weather.
"Save A Life" Tour Teaches BNL, MHS Students About Drunk Driving
(BEDFORD) - High school students at Bedford and Mitchell high schools will be getting an interesting lesson today and tomorrow…they’ll be learning to drive drunk!
Bedford Man Fingered In Paoli Home Invasion
(PAOLI) - A Bedford man is accused in the burglary of a Paoli home.
Bedford Man Injured In Fiery Martin County Bike Accident
(SHOALS) - A Bedford man was injured in a fiery motorcycle accident in Martin County over the weekend.
Loogootee Man Arrested For Confinement, Sexual Assault
(LOOGOOTEE) - A Loogootee man is facing serious charges after police say he illegally confined a woman in his home, and sexually assaulted her.
Names Released In Fatal Martinsville Accident
(MARTINSVILLE) - Police say a man and his son were killed Sunday following a car crash on IN-37 south of Martinsville.
Flood Advisories, Freeze Warnings In Listening Area
(UNDATED) - Storms and rainy weather are causing more flood concerns in parts of the listening area, and cold weather coming tonight will cause concerns all over Southern Indiana.
BPD Looking For Man In Home Invasion, Another Man Arrested In Search
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police are seeking help in locating a man they say was found wandering around in a home that wasn’t his Sunday morning.
Three Michiganders Arrested For Drugs In Bedford
(BEDFORD) - A trio of Michiganders were picked up by Bedford police Friday as they were driving through town.
Father, Son Die After Truck Falls Into Indian Creek
(MARTINSVILLE) - A father and his young son were killed Sunday after their truck crashed into Indian Creek.
BPD Officers Pulls Man Out From Underneath Adult Club's Pool Table
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police were called to the Hideaway Lounge early Sunday morning to a fight call, and found a man hiding underneath a pool table.
Columbus Woman Hospitalized After Hammer Attack
(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus woman was injured during a hammer attack.
IU To Teach Hoosier Guardsmen Languages, Culture
(BLOOMINGTON) - A memorandum of agreement will become official Tuesday that formalizes a partnership between IU and the Indiana National Guard.
Heltonville Man Charged In Three Burglaries Of Same Home
(HELTONVILLE) - Indiana State Police took a Heltonville man into custody for burglary charges after a man called in reporting a jug full of coins was taken from his home.
700 Hoosier Guardsmen Hosted At West Baden Springs Hotel
(WEST BADEN SPRINGS) - The West Baden Springs Hotel in Orange County had a bit of a full house on Saturday, as they hosted 700 Indiana National Guardsmen and their families.
Hill, Kruzan, Others Hold Public Meeting Tomorrow At Showers Building
(BLOOMINGTON) - A roundtable is being conducted tomorrow at the Bloomington City Hall featuring area government leaders including Congressman Baron Hill.
IU, UNC Researchers Say "Drop Ticket Lottery System"
(BLOOMINGTON) - Researchers at Indiana University in Bloomington think the NCAA ticket lottery system should be scrapped for an options-based system.
Bedford Holiday Inn Gets New Ownership
(BEDFORD) - The Holiday Inn Express in Bedford has a new group of owners.
Power Out On South Side Until Late Friday Night
(BEDFORD) - Duke Energy crews expect repairs for a power outage not to be complete until late tonight.
Brawl Breaks Out In Jackson County Jail
(BROWNSTOWN) - A rumble in the Jackson County jail has at least one inmate facing new charges.
Adidas Girls' Basketball Championship Coming To Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington will play host to the 2009 Adidas Girls’ Basketball Tournament. Officials from Adidas, the Hoosier Sports Corporation and the City of Bloomington will unveil details April 10 about the event.
Minor Flooding Could Result From Last Night's Storms
(UNDATED) - The weather got a little hairy over the night, and some of its consequences will be felt over the weekend in some parts of the listening area.
Bedford Man Dies In Martin County Accident
(LOOGOOTEE) - A Bedford man is dead after a car crash in Loogootee yesterday.
Pelfree Sentenced To Back-To-Back 65-Year Sentences
(BLOOMINGTON) - The body barrel double homicide case from 2007 in Bloomington has finally come, it seems, to an end.
Greene County Authorities Need Help With Car Break-Ins
(WORTHINGTON) - The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help in finding a man that has ransacked a number of cars in the county’s Jefferson Township.
Bedford Man Accused Of Stealing Dog From WRHS
(BEDFORD) - Bedford police took a man into custody last night after he allegedly tried to make off with a large breed dog from the White River Humane Society.
Springville Wreck Sends Two To The Hospital
(SPRINGVILLE) - A mistaken turn on a state highway near Springville sent two people to the hospital yesterday morning.
Columbus Reverend Refuses To Leave Church To Be Torn Down
(COLUMBUS) - A minister whose church is scheduled to be torn down in preparation for street widening in downtown Columbus refuses to leave, because he says God wants him to stay.
Emptied Grenade Causes Scare In Bloomington
(BLOOMINGTON) - Emergency crews in Bloomington had a section of the city cordoned off yesterday for an explosives scare…that turned out to be a dud.
Tax Credit Should Be Arriving Soon
(UNDATED) - A tax cut portion of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act were set to go into effect yesterday, and that could mean between $400 and $800 for you.
New R&D Center Set To Open In IU Incubator
(BLOOMINGTON) - A research and development center has been announced between Indiana University and a private company, and is set to become one of the first tenants in IU’s new incubator building on East 10th Street.
Local Young Man Picked For Angus Association
(ST. JOSEPH, MO) - A young Bedford man has been chosen as a new junior member of the American Angus Association.
After Week-Long Search, Police Finally Catch Robbins
(RIVERVALE) - Bedford police have finally caught the man who allegedly broke into a home and held the woman inside at gunpoint.
Five Injured In Minor Wreck Near Oolitic
(OOLITIC) - A seemingly minor rear-end accident has five people claiming injuries.
Orange County Sheriff's Dept. Preps Program To Keep Kids Sober Behind Wheel
(PAOLI) - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced a partnership that, they hope, will help curb drunk driving by high school students.
Delilah's Pet Shop Owner: Obama Budget Will Help Me Give Health Insurance
(BLOOMINGTON) - A pet shop owner from Bloomington is backing president Barack Obama’s proposed budget, saying passage would allow her to provide health insurance for her employees.
Birdseye Man Arrested For Child Molestation
(BIRDSEYE) - State police from the Jasper District picked up a Birdseye man who they allege was involved in the molestation of a child.
What Will The Conficker.c Worm Do? No One Knows
(UNDATED) - Despite today being April 1st, there is a threat to your computer expected to go live today that only a fool would ignore.
Death Sentence Upheld In Case Of Slain Morgan County Deputy
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld Tommy Ray Pruitt’s conviction and death sentence.
Departure Ceremony Planned For Guardsmen At Atterbury
(INDIANAPOLIS) - A departure ceremony for a unit of 40 Indiana National Guardsmen heading for Iraq will be held Saturday at Camp Atterbury.
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