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Schneck Medical Center opens registration for free “Safe Sitter” summer classes
SEYMOUR – As summer break approaches, Schneck Medical Center is offering local middle schoolers the opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills through its annual Safe…
Start Your Engines! Win Tickets to the 110th Indianapolis 500 with WBIW and WQRK
BEDFORD – The “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” is nearly here, and the roar of the engines is heading straight for the airwaves of Lawrence County….
CMS releases major data updates on Medicare spending and hospital utilization
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a comprehensive suite of data products this month, offering a fresh look…
Gov. Braun signs bill to keep cell phone distractions out of Indiana schools
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana’s school cell phone policies to help students…
Public hearing set for proposed expansion of Indiana bobcat hunting season
INDIANA — The Indiana Natural Resource Commission has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposal that would significantly increase the number of bobcats allowed…
Mitchell man faces felony charge for Indiana’s sex and violent offender registry violation
BEDFORD – A Mitchell man is facing a Level 5 felony charge after local authorities alleged he failed to comply with Indiana’s Sex and Violent…
Indianapolis Colts heading to London to face Commanders in 2026
INDIANA – The NFL announced Wednesday that the Indianapolis Colts will be heading across the pond this fall to face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham…
Monroe County officers to increase patrols for “Click It or Ticket” campaign
BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to launch a high-visibility seatbelt enforcement…
Big Ten announces IU Bloomington Men’s Basketball opponent pairings for 2026-27 season
BLOOMINGTON — The Big Ten Conference has officially revealed the opponent matchups for the Indiana University men’s basketball 2026-27 season, outlining a challenging path for…
USDA revokes approved lender status of ten lenders: Irresponsible lending has no place in government programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of ten lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed…
