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NFPA warns of warmer month spike in U.S. grilling fires ahead of Memorial Day
BEDFORD — With Memorial Day weekend widely recognized as the unofficial start of the summer season, millions of Americans are preparing to fire up their…
Bloomington native Dusty Tuner re-released on parole after brief re-incarceration over “misunderstanding”
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Dustin “Dusty” Turner, a Bloomington, Indiana native who has spent roughly three decades fighting a controversial murder conviction in Virginia, is…
CDC: U.S. Workforce is aging rapidly; Employers urged to adapt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the landscape of the American workforce undergoes a permanent demographic shift, federal health officials are urging employers to modernize their operations…
Unearth a Story: Bedford Public Library to kick off summer reading with free family festival
BEDFORD— The Bedford Public Library is inviting the local community to celebrate the upcoming change of season with its annual Summer Discovery Festival, an evening…
Bedford teen charged with felony count of failure to register after allegedly missing required SVOR update
BEDFORD – A Bedford teen was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of failure to register after investigators say he did not report required information…
Wheeler Mission marks 10 years of service in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON – Wheeler Mission marked 10 years of service in Bloomington, Indiana, with the Wheeler Mission-Bloomington Gala held Thursday, May 14, bringing together more than…
4-H teen’s ‘Dignity in a Duffle’ project replaces trash bags with comfort for foster youth
RILEY — A Vigo County teenager is turning compassion into action by ensuring local youth facing sudden, difficult transitions are met with comfort and respect….
FREE health screenings highlight 2026 Senior Fair
BEDFORD — Free health screenings and wellness demonstrations have become a cornerstone of the WBIW Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health, offering attendees an…
City of Bloomington closes road leading to Monroe County’s W. Club House Drive Bridge near Old SR 37, effective immediately
BLOOMINGTON – In response to a County inspection of Bridge 317 on W. Club House Drive at Old State Road 37 recently shared with the…
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…
