Small Plane Crashes Near Muncie

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(FAIRVIEW, IN) - A small single engine plane crashed in a corn field near Muncie in eastern Indiana this afternoon.

Bloomington Mayor Proposes Ban On Downtown Chain Stores

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan along with a city committee are reviewing the Mayor’s proposed ban on chain stores throughout the downtown Bloomington area.

Seymour Man Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With A Minor

(SEYMOUR, IN) - 21-year-old Michael Edward Morier, a Seymour man, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after being accused of having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl he met at the Seymour City Pool in early June.

Opry Owner Talks Of Rebuilding

(NASHVILLE, IN) - There is talk of rebuilding the Little Nashville Opry which was destroyed in an arson fire last weekend.

Two Rescued From Hoosier National Forest

(NASHVILLE, IN) - Indiana Conservation Officers have rescued two weary campers from the Hoosier National Forest.

Two Arrested For Wedding Reception Theft

(SEYMOUR, IN) - Two arrests have been made in connection with the theft of a large wire bird cage from a wedding reception reportedly filled with an estimated $5,000 in cash, gift cards and check.

Nashville Opry Fire Ruled Arson

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(NASHVILLE, IN) - Investigators have ruled the fire at Little Nashville Opry Concert Hall in Brown County was arson.

Six-Year-Old Killed In ATV Roll-Over Wreck

(BROWNSTOWN, IN) - A six-year-old girl is dead after an off-road vehicle accident in Brownstown Saturday afternoon.

Bloomington Campus The Scene Of A Mock Disaster

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - It will look like a disaster happened at Indiana University’s Jordan Hall on the Bloomington campus this afternoon, but it’s only a test.

Bloomington Ending Relationship With Hylant Group

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The city of Bloomington is ending all relations with insurance group, Hylant Insurance Group following a reported racially-charged email from the company’s vice-president.

Teen Injured When Truck Becomes Airborne

(BEDFORD, IN) - A 17-year-old girl was injured in a car crash Friday evening near the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

Missing Teens Located In The Hoosier National Forest

(NASHVILLE, IN) - Three Indianapolis teens lost in the Hoosier National Forest have been located.

Woman Crashes Vehicle Into Gas Station

(BEDFORD, IN) - A Norman woman reportedly fell asleep at the wheel last night while driving on State Road 446 and eventually crashed into a gas station.

Bloomington Speedway Rained Out

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(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington Speedway’s race that was scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to today’s rain.

State Road 46 Now Open

(NASHVILLE, IN) - The westbound lane of SR 46 West in Brown County near Sams Hill Road is now open.

FEMA Denies Disaster Declaration

(SEYMOUR, IN) - A disaster declaration requested for Jackson, Brown and 13 other counties related to heavy rains and ensuing flooding has been denied by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Semi Wreck: Driver Suffers Minor Injuries

(BLOOMFIELD, IN) - A 27-year-old truck driver from Magnolia, Kentucky suffered minor injuries during a wreck that slowed traffic on State Road 54 in Greene County for several hours.

Nashville Opry Operated Without A Permit

(NASHVILLE, IN) - Little Nashville Opry was operating this year without a required permit that included inspections by the State Fire Marshal.

Man Arrested For Battery

(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford Police received a 9-1-1 call Wednesday morning from a woman stating that their was a man in her home trying to “beat her up.”

Bloomington Mayor Plays Comedian

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A local politician looked to get some laughs last night from the people who put him in office.

IU School Of Law Getting A New Name

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington will take on a new name beginning Friday.

Four Arrested In Mugging Case

(SEYMOUR, IN) - Two more people were arrested early Sunday morning for a reported mugging of an 18-year-old man.

Opry Damage Estimated At $3 Million

(NASHVILLE, IN) - Early estimates by federal investigators indicate more than $3 million in damage was caused by the fire at Little Nashville Opry in Brown County.

Persimmon Festival Queen Crowned

(MITCHELL, IN) - Katie Burton was crowned queen Wednesday night during the Mitchell Persimmon Festival.

Court Upholds Cook Inc.'s Right To Market Endovascular Devices

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A federal appeals court has upheld Bloomington-based Cook Incorporated’s right to market four of its endovascular devices.

Garrison To Be Tried As An Adult

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(BEDFORD, IN) - 17-year-old Casey L. Garrison, the teen that is facing charges for allegedly beating his girlfriend’s 7-month-old son will be tried as an adult for the crime.

Team Of 20 State Agents To Investigate Nashville Opry Fire

(NASHVILLE, IN) - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is getting help from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the investigation a weekend fire in Nashville.

Wedding Reception Theft Gaining National Attention

(SEYMOUR, IN) - Tuesday’s story about a newlywed couple having a metal bird cage filled wedding cards and cash stolen during their reception has gained media attention nation-wide.

Mini, Little And Junior Miss Pageant Results

(MITCHELL, IN) - Several young girls were crowned Queen during Tuesday night’s Mini, Little and Junior Miss Pageant Crowning.

Investigators: Opry Owner Owed Back Taxes

(NASHVILLE, IN) - As fire investigators look for the cause of a blaze that destroyed the Little Nashville Opry, the Brown County Treasurer’s Office claims the owner owes nearly $64,000 in back taxes.

Charges Filed Against Commissioner

(LINTON, IN) - Greene County Commissioner Bart A. Beard, the man who was taken into police custody following the reported battery of his girlfriend in late August, has now been charged with the crime.

Persimmon Festival Lip Sync Contest Results

(MITCHELL, IN) - The results from the Mitchell Persimmon Festival’s Lip Sync Contest are now available.

Wedding Gift Money Stolen From Reception

(SEYMOUR, IN) - During a wedding inside the American Legion building in Seymour Saturday, Aaron and Margaret Thompson Brown were celebrating with family, the reception of their marriage.

Nashville Opry Ruins Being Investigated With Heavy Equipment

(NASHVILLE, IN) - Investigators are trying to discover the cause of a fire that destroyed a Brown County attraction.

FEMA Releases $3 Million Dollars To Martinsville

(MARTINSVILLE, IN) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released nearly $3 million to the city of Martinsville to acquire 32 homes put at risk by annual flooding.

Columbus Bank Files For Bankruptcy

(COLUMBUS, IN) - Irwin Financial Corporation has filed for bankruptcy, and its trading of its common stock has been suspended by the New York Stock Exchange.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank Giving Food Tuesday And Thursday

(BEDFORD, IN) - The Hoosier Hills Food Bank is offering their free monthly grocery distribution for Lawrence County residents in need.

Weapon Used In A Chicago Murder Connected To Lawrence County

(ZELMA, IN) - The Lawrence County Sherrif’s Department were informed Sunday that a weapon used in a murder case in Chicago was connected to a Lawrence County man.

Missing Man Found Dead

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A relative to a missing Bloomington man and the relative’s friend discovered the missing man Saturday dead.

Search Begins For New NCAA Leader

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Following the death of NCAA President Myles Brand, the association has begun the process of searching for a new leader.

DNR Project Continues On Yellowwood Lake

(NASHVILLE, IN) - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says a dredging project resumes today to extend boater access of Yellowwood Lake in Brown County.

Farmer's Market Race Comes To An End

(ORLEANS, IN) - The Orange County Homegrown Farmer’s Market in Orleans claimed #10 in the search for the top 100 farmer’s markets nationwide.

T. Boone Pickens Delivering Lecture In Bloomington

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Texas Oil and Gas Executive T. Boone Pickens is in Bloomington today to deliver a lecture on reducing the nation’s dependence on imported oil.

Accused Teen Murderer To Make Court Appearance

(COLUMBUS, IN) - 17-year-old Ryan Renfroe, the teen accused of murdering 69-year-old Greg Gough and 66-year-old Marguerite Gough on Tuesday, is scheduled to make his first appearance in court this afternoon.

IU Postpones State Of University Address

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University will postpone its State of the University Address as a result of the recent deaths of former University President Myles Brand and benefactor Melvin Simon.

Columbus Firefighter In The National Spotlight

(COLUMBUS, IN) - A Columbus, Indiana firefighter is in the national spotlight by appearing on a prime-time program.

Man Attempts To Purchase A 3-Month Old Baby

(COLUMBUS, IN) - A Columbus man will spend two years on probation after giving a woman money, furniture and drugs in exchange for her baby.

33-year-old Christopher Henson pleaded guilty Thursday to child selling, a class D felony.

Investigators say Henson and his wife were interested in adopting a child, so Henson worked out a deal with Franklin resident Autumn Skiles-Hamlin in Spring of 2006 to take her then 3-month-old son.

Mitchell Water Department Violates Standards

(MITCHELL, IN) - The Mitchell water department recently violated water safety standards for drinking water, exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards.

Man On Moped Facing Criminal Charges

(COLUMBUS, IN) - A moped rider is facing criminal charges after leading police on a short chase Thursday in Columbus before a police dog tracked him down.

More Than 500 Marijuana Plants Seized, Destroyed

(BROWNSTOWN, IN) - Brownstown Police Officials eradicated more than 500 marijuana plants late Tuesday night.

Police Continue To Investigate Rape Case

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington police continue to investigate a reported rape that occurred in July near the campus of Indiana University.

I-STEP Results Released Wednesday

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - Indiana Education Officials unveiled I-STEP results Wednesday, showing that more than a quarter of Indiana students at each grade level failed to demonstrate basic knowledge of English or Math.

Former IU President Dies At 67

(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association lost its president yesterday.

Teenager Facing Felony Charges To Undergo Examination

(BEDFORD) - A Bedford teenager that is accused of battery that eventually led to the death of his girlfriend’s 7 month old baby is set to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

Teen In Custody Following Double Murder

(LOVETT, IN) - A husband and wife were found shot to death in their Jennings county home Tuesday night.

Seven Arrested During Drug Sting

(LINTON, IN) - Seven people were arrested by the Linton Police Department and the Greene County Drug Task Force following a drug sting operation.

Stolen Car Identified In Collision

(MITCHELL, IN) - Mitchell City Police investigated a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Grissom Avenue.

Man Accused Of Drive-By Shooting Sentenced 67-Years

(COLUMBUS, IN) - The man accused of killing one man and injuring three others during a November drive-by shooting was sentenced to 67-years in prison for the crime yesterday.

Nashville Correction Officer: Three Years In Prison

(NASHVILLE, IN) - A former correction officer who had sex with an inmate while driving her to Brown County Jail will spend three years in prison for the crime.

Holliday World Owner To Speak In Orange County

(ORLEANS, IN) - One of the owners of the holiday themed amusement park, Holiday World will be a speaking tonight in Orleans at the annual Leadership Banquet hosted by the Orleans Chamber of Commerce.

Bloomington GE Plant Lays Off 164

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The General Electric plant in Bloomington sent 164 employees home with pink slips.

Housing And Development Department Accepting Grant Applications

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Bloomington Mayor Mark Kruzan announced today that applications for the 2010 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are available in the City of Bloomington’s Housing and Neighborhood Development Department.

Police Discover A Woman Trapped Inside Her Home

(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford Police responded to a call from a concerned neighbor of a woman that they reportedly had not seen in a couple of days.

Convicted Murderer To Be Released From Prison

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The woman who reportedly shot and killed a preacher during the end of a Sunday morning service in 1993 is set to be released from prison while serving for the crime.

Serial Bank Robber Caught By State Trooper

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A suspected serial bank robber who reportedly robbed a bank in Bloomington last month was captured Saturday by state troopers in Missouri.

IU Enrollment Hits Record High

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University says enrollment this fall is a record 107,160, a 5.3% increase from a year ago when enrollment surpassed 100,000 for the first time.

Bloomington Mayor Sworn In As Economic Development Secretary

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Bloomington Mayor John Fernandez as Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

Truck Overturns Near Cambellsburg

(CAMBELLSBURG, IN) - A truck wreck over the weekend totaled two vehicles.

Orleans' "Town-Wide Fall Clean Sweep"

(ORLEANS, IN) - The Town of Orleans has set September 14-19 as its annual “Town-Wide Fall Clean Sweep.”

Escaped Fugitive Caught In Linton

(LINTON, IN) - A man who reportedly escaped a Johnson County corrections facility was apprehended by police Thursday in Linton.

Lincoln Elementary Hosting Drive-In Night

(BEDFORD, IN) - Lincoln Elementary School PTO is hosting a drive-in movie night tonight behind the school’s gym.

Elementary School On Lock-Down

(NASHVILLE, IN) - A Nashville elementery school is reportedly on lock-down following a manhunt in a wooded area of Brown County.

IU Student Struck And Killed By Car

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - A 19-year-old male student at Indiana University has been hit by a car and killed in Bloomington.

Company Provides Free Zoo In Bedford

(BEDFORD, IN) - Regency Properties, the company that owns a strip mall on 16th street in Bedford where Mr. Gatti’s Pizza and Big Lots sit, is sponsoring a free zoo in the strip mall’s parking lot.

GEO-FLO Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

(BEDFORD, IN) - GEO-FLO Products Corporation in Bedford is holding a ground-breaking ceremony this morning at 10:00AM to commemorate a expansion project for the growing company.

New Jobs Coming To Bedford

(BEDFORD, IN) - Another business will stake ground into the former Visteon plant in Bedford.

Bedford Residents Rally To Washington

(BEDFORD, IN) - Several Bedford residents are planning a trip to Washington D.C. to attend a national rally.

Police Say Attempted Abductions Were False

(BEDFORD, IN) - Bedford Police informed WBIW today that the two attempted child abductions taking place last week outside school walls are now considered to be non-legitimate reports.

Cars Collide, Flip Uncontrollably

(BEDFORD, IN) - Three people were injured following a three-vehicle collision at the John Williams Boulevard and James Avenue intersection Friday evening.

Three Injured During Highway Collision

(OOLITIC, IN) - Three people were injured in a 2 vehicle collision on Highway 37 Friday afternoon.

Mitchell Persimmon Ball Accepting Reservations

(MITCHELL, IN) - The Mitchell Persimmon Ball which takes place September 18th at Spring Mill State Park, is still accepting reservations to the event.

Indy Auction Company Sells Hitler's Car

(BEDFORD, IN) - An Indianapolis auction company had something uniquie to auction off Labor Day Monday; Adolf Hitler’s car.

Man Sentenced For Child Pornography

(BLOOMFIELD, IN) - A Greene County man was sentenced Friday for the crime of producing child pornography this past May.

Investigations Continue Into Arson Fires

(BARTLETTSVILLE, IN) - The investigation continues in search of the person responsible of several arson house fires in Bartlettsville, located near Heltonville.

Mitchell Fireworks "A Go"

(MITCHELL, IN) - The rescheduled 4th of July fireworks display for the city of Mitchell is tonight.

Man Found Covered In Gold Paint

(BLOOMFIELD, IN) - Greene County Police officials escorted a man home after discovering the man covered in gold paint that he used as an inhalant to get high.

Bobcat Populations On The Rise In Southern Indiana

(COLUMBUS, IN) - Bobcat sightings in Bartholomew county and descriptions of the animals’ piercing screams are pointing to a rise in population in central and southern Indiana.

President Obama's Back-To-School Speech

(UNDATED) - The following is a copy of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech that will be presented to students across that nation tomorrow at noon.

Police Warn Of Possible Child Abductions

(BEDFORD, IN) - The Bedford Police Department is warning Lawrence County school officials and area parents of two possible attempts at child abduction outside school walls.

Two Injured In ATV Wreck

(PAOLI, IN) - Orange County Sheriff’s Department officers were call to the scene of an ATV crash that occurred Wednesday evening on County Road 775 East.

Autopsy Results Released For Shooting Victim

(BEDFORD, IN) - The preliminary autopsy results for 35-year-old Jason Lee Joy, the victim of a shooting taking place Wednesday afternoon, have been released.

Man Attacked By German Shepherd

(BEDFORD, IN) - A 31-year-old man from Spring Hill, Tennessee was attacked by a German Shepard while jogging on Washington Avenue yesterday morning.

Woman Arrested For Mans Murder

(BEDFORD, IN) - A woman has been arrested by Bedford Police for a murder taking place in an apartment complex in Bedford.

Man Convicted Of Molestation

(SPRINGVILLE, IN) - 43-year-old Brian Adcock was convicted of two counts of child molesting and two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor yesterday in the Lawrence Circuit Court.

Man Arrested For Domestic Battery

(BLOOMFIELD, IN) - A rural Bloomfield man was arrested Sunday after the Greene County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call about a possible domestic dispute.

Former Secretary Of Treasury To Visit Bloomington

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Former US Secretary of the Treasury Paul O’Neill will visit Bloomington and Indianapolis this month.

IU Dean Voicing Views On Childhood Obesity

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - An expert on childhood obesity from Indiana University says society has entered a new era in combating the issue.

Newspaper Files For Bankruptcy

(SEYMOUR, IN) - The parent company of the Seymour and Jackson County Tribune announced yesterday that the company has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Woman Solicits Sex In Bedford Parking Lot

(BEDFORD, IN) - A man employed at a dusiness onJohn Williams Boulevard in Bedford informed police of a woman soliciting sex in the businesses parking lot Monday night.

IU Offers Grants For Good Grades

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Indiana University plans to offer grants to in-state students that maintain good grades and make steady progress toward graduation starting next year.

Attempted Theft At Department Store

(BEDFORD, IN) - An attempted robbery at a John Williams Boulevard department store in Bedford is still under investigation.

Congressman Baron Hill Hosting Public Forum Tonight

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Congressman Baron Hill will be speaking tonight at Bloomington High School North to take questions and give answers to area residents.

Shots Fired During Police Standoff

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Officers fired non lethal shots to subdue a man holding, what appeared to be a small handgun at a Bloomington apartment complex Sunday.

Man Accused Of Battery In Police Custody

(COLUMBUS, IN) - The man wanted for beating a State Trooper is now in custody.

Orange County Receives $425,000

(VINCENNES, IN) - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently awarded Orange County $425,000 to be used in the construction of the new Airport Road in Orange County.

Two In Critical Condition Following Truck Wreck

(BLOOMINGTON, IN) - Two Bloomington residents were critically injured in a one-vehicle crash in Greene County Sunday afternoon.

Man Discovers Dead Dog In His Pool

(BEDFORD, IN) - A Lawrence County resident came home Sunday afternoon to discover a dead dog floating in his pool.