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Monroe County Emergency Management Agency assesses damage from Feb. 19 storm and announces initial dumpster site for debris disposal
MONROE COUNTY – The Monroe County Emergency Management Agency is currently assessing damages following severe thunderstorms and a likely tornado in the evening hours of…
Social Security Administration shares tips to protect veterans from being scammed
INDIANA – Veterans have served our country with honor and deserve to be protected from threats to their benefits and personal information. Unfortunately, scammers often…
City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson issues statement on Hopewell South planned Unit Development Council vote
BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Kerry Thomson today issued the following statement regarding the February 18, 2026, City Council meeting and Planned Unit Development (PUD) vote: “At…
The Salvation Army of Bloomington responds to overnight tornadoes
BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is actively monitoring the impact of last night’s tornadoes and is in communication with key community stakeholders as damage…
Senator Banks delivers remarks at Odon Munitions Campus groundbreaking ceremony
ODON – On Thursday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at the Munitions Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony near Naval Weapons Station Crane. This event marked the establishment of the new facility,…
The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Feb. 24, see the agenda early
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, February 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence County Courthouse. The Agenda for the meeting…
Parks and Recreation awarded grant to address ash tree health and long-term impacts
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department has received a $50,000 State Urban Forest Resilience (SUFR) Grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources…
Join the Buzz: Top student spellers to compete for 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee title Feb. 23 and 24
BEDFORD – The 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee, presented by the Lawrence County Health Department, is set to return to the stage at Schafer…
“Stay Home”: Bloomington Police issue Urgent Plea following severe west side storm damage
BLOOMINGTON — Authorities are urging residents to avoid the west side of Bloomington immediately as first responders struggle to navigate extensive damage from tonight’s severe…
Hoops for Healthcare: New March Madness tradition to benefit Daviess Community Hospital
WASHINGTON — Basketball fans and healthcare supporters will have a new reason to celebrate this spring as the Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) Foundation launches its…
