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Nominations open for 2026 Golden Hoosier Award
INDIANA – Nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s 2026 Golden Hoosier Award, the state’s highest honor recognizing senior citizens for their lifetime of volunteer…
Columbus teen identified as victim in fatal Lowell Road crash; Three others hospitalized
COLUMBUS — The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 19-year-old man who lost his life in a violent, single-vehicle wreck northwest…
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales provides Indiana election update following 2026 Primary ElectionÂ
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales provides an update on several key election administration activities following Indiana’s 2026 Primary Election, announcing final election…
Sign up now: Registration open for Lawrence County 4-H Fair until June 22
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Registration is officially open for the annual Lawrence County 4-H Fair, extension officials announced. Youth competitors looking to showcase their livestock, crafts,…
Nominations open for Bedford Young Professional’s 2026 4 Under 40 Awards
BEDFORD – The Bedford Young Professionals are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Bedford Young Professionals 4 Under 40 Awards! Each…
New federal law blazes “easier pathway” for Veterans to secure commercial driver’s licenses
INDIANA — In a major victory for transitioning service members, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has implemented key provisions of the Senator Elizabeth Dole…
School teacher arrested following two-state ICAC child exploitation investigation
BLOOMINGTON — A multi-agency investigation spanning two states has resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old Bloomington man who was working as a schoolteacher in…
Bedford woman arrested after morning arguments escalate to physical assault on Patton View Drive
BEDFORD — A neighborhood dispute boiled over into a physical altercation Saturday morning, resulting in the arrest of a local woman on battery and disorderly…
Governor Braun announces plan to boost child care affordability
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced reforms to make child care more affordable. These reforms, developed in collaboration with state leaders and the Office…
Meet the graduates making Daviess County proud
DAVIESS CO. – 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, recognizing graduating seniors across its listening area with a special feature focused…
