WBIW News - 1
89-mile pursuit which began in Monroe County ends in Gibson County
GIBSON/MONROE COUNTY – Tuesday morning, February 17, at approximately 9:49 a.m., Senior Trooper Jeremy Cox was patrolling I-69 near the 117 mile-marker when he attempted…
Indiana is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation
INDIANA – A new, nationwide study of high school policies in all 50 states finds that Indiana is leading the way in preparing students for life after…
Senator Todd Young, colleagues introduce bill to support next generation of aviation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act to streamline the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
Indiana lawmakers compromise on plan to consolidate hundreds of townships
INDIANA — A decades-long debate over the efficiency of Indiana’s local government reached a potential turning point Tuesday as a House committee endorsed a compromise…
Habitual traffic violator facing felony charges after ingesting cocktail of narcotics on Valentine’s Day
BEDFORD — A Bedford man with a lifetime driving suspension is back in custody after allegedly driving while impaired by a cocktail of narcotics on…
INDOT awards $179.8 million to local communities for infrastructure improvements
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and…
Honoring a Legacy of ServiceÂ
STATEHOUSE – With the 2026 legislative session expected to conclude at the end of February, several Indiana House members reflect on their years of public service…
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza makes history as first Hoosier to win Davey O’Brien Award
FORT WORTH, TX — The awards keep coming for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Monday night, the Heisman Trophy winner and national champion was named this…
Bedford Fire Pension Board to review candidate eligibility
BEDFORD — The Bedford Fire Pension Board has scheduled a meeting for Monday, February 23rd to address administrative business and the certification of a new…
Scottsburg man facing intimidation charges after threatening voice messages
BEDFORD — A Scottsburg man is facing criminal charges in Lawrence County after allegedly sending a series of violent voice messages to a former neighbor…
