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Bedford housing market sees inventory rise amid broader state trends of price flexibility
BEDFORD The local housing market in Bedford is showing signs of softening, with inventory increasing significantly and the ratio of sales price to original list…
CenterPoint Energy announces actions to mitigate high energy costs in Southern Indiana
SOUTHERN INDIANA — Facing intense scrutiny over rising customer bills, CenterPoint Energy has announced a series of Community Affordability Actions intended to help its southwestern…
General Motors unveils ‘eyes-off’ driving tech to leapfrog self-driving race
NEW YORK— General Motors (GM) unveiled a significant new technology initiative on Wednesday, highlighted by plans to offer an “eyes-off” driving experience and conversational AI,…
Toyota Canada President Tim Hollander named 2025 Champion of Youth First
EVANSVILLE — Long-time youth advocate Tim Hollander, President of Toyota Canada, was honored as the recipient of the Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First…
Bedford man sentenced to over three years in prison for burglary and OWI
LAWRENCE CO.— A Bedford man was sentenced to a total of 1,165 days (approximately three years and two months) in the Indiana Department of Correction…
Window opens for Indiana communities to apply for Tree City USA status
INDIANA — The application window is now open for communities and campuses to apply for the prestigious Tree City USA and Tree Campus designations from…
NCAA approves rule change allowing college athletes to bet on professional sports
NATIONWIDE— The NCAA has formally approved a rule change that will permit student-athletes and athletic department staff to place legal bets on professional sports. The…
Monroe County Democrats seek volunteers for website, communications, and committees
MONROE CO.— The Monroe County Democrats are actively seeking volunteers and new committee members to help with essential functions as they prepare for upcoming political…
Sentencing postponed for Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty in her children’s drowning deaths
LAWRENCE CO.— The sentencing hearing for Brittany Medina, the Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the drowning deaths of her two young…
Obituary: Betty Marie Wilson
February 17, 1940 – October 21, 2025 Betty Marie Wilson, 85, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born February 17, 1940, in…
