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Springville man arrested in Bedford bar fight that left man unconscious
BEDFORD – A Springville man was arrested Thursday in connection with a April 22 bar fight in Bedford that allegedly left another man unconscious, according…
Attorney General Todd Rokita celebrates Indiana Supreme Court victory upholding landmark pro-life lawÂ
INDIANA – The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday rejected Planned Parenthood’s petition to transfer jurisdiction, ensuring that last August’s Indiana Court of Appeals decision upholding the…
Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake in Jennings County
JENNINGS COUNTY – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred yesterday evening at Crosley Lake in Jennings County. The preliminary investigation revealed that…
Plan with confidence: Trusted funeral homes and memorial experts featured at the 2026 WBIW Senior Fair on May 20
BEDFORD — While conversations about funeral planning are often difficult to have, organizers of the 2026 Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health hope to…
Questions about Medicare or insurance? WBIW Senior Fair on May 20 brings experts and answers together under one roof
BEDFORD — Navigating insurance options can often feel overwhelming, especially for seniors and caregivers trying to understand coverage, benefits, and rising healthcare costs. Organizers of…
Smithsonian brings ‘Voices and Votes: Democracy in America’ exhibit to French Lick
FRENCH LICK – A nationally recognized Smithsonian exhibition exploring the history of voting rights and civic participation in the United States will make a stop…
The Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet May 21, see the agenda here
BEDFORD – The Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on May 21st, 2026, in the commons room of the Hauck House, 1305 K…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on May 19, see the agenda here
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on May 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The agenda for the meeting is…
Indiana secures federal approval for Medicaid hospital payment reforms to lower hospital costs
INDIANAPOLIS — The State of Indiana has secured federal approval for major updates to the Hospital Assessment Fee (HAF) program and the State Directed Payment (SDP)…
Gov. Braun highlights importance of affordable child care solutions in visit to Toddlertown Early Learning Center in Portland
PORTLAND, IND. – Governor Mike Braun today toured Toddlertown Early Learning Center, a not-for-profit, state-licensed early learning center built by local employer Pioneer Packaging, and highlighted his…
