May 2025
Lawrence County Council to hold special meeting for budget discussion
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, May 6th, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the…
USDA participates in targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With Federal law enforcement partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit conducted operations last week to target criminals defrauding American taxpayers…
Columbus man arrested for involvement in making child porn
COLUMBUS – This week, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Crimes Against Children Section arrested a Columbus, Indiana man on child molesting, child pornography, and other…
Lawrence County Democrats claim they face hostility, host food drive during courthouse protest
BEDFORD – In a stark display of political division, a small group of Lawrence County Democrats held a peaceful protest at the Bedford Courthouse Square…
I-465 speed limit increasing to 65 miles per hour this summer
INDIANA – Central Indiana commuters who have long felt the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit on Interstate 465 was too low will soon be able to…
Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon voluntarily recalled due to undeclared milk allergen
INDIANA – A limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is voluntarily recalled because the topping packet may contain an undeclared milk…
Obituary: Michael Keith Owens
August 29, 1945 – May 3, 2025 Michael Keith Owens, 79, of Bedford died at 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the White…
Police Log: May 4, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – May 3 Incidents – May 3 Incidents – May 2 Accidents – May 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Jasper’s Schnarr stars, McKee leads Stars to third place in BNL Invitational
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Practice? Perhaps Bedford North Lawrence’s Drew McKee doesn’t need to practice. Following a less-than-satisfactory warm-up session on the driving…
Scam Alert: Callers impersonating County Sheriff’s Department to extort money for missed jury duty
LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a concerning scam circulating in the area. Numerous individuals have received calls today…
