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Bedford teen arrested after alleged sexual assualt
BEDFORD – Bedford Police officers arrested 19-year-old Dale Hillenburg after an alleged sexual assault involving a minor that reportedly took place in mid-March. According to…
Lawrence County Commissioners allocate $20,000 in opioid funds to Youth First Program
LAWRENCE COUNTY – In a direct move to combat the long-term effects of the opioid crisis, the Lawrence County Commissioners voted Monday morning to allocate…
City of Bedford announces closures and voter transportation for Election Day
BEDFORD – In observance of Election Day, the City of Bedford has announced several schedule changes for municipal offices and services effective Tuesday, May 5,…
Lawrence County key corridors will be paved thanks to the Community Crossing Grant
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Several key transit corridors in Lawrence County are slated for a total overhaul following the announcement of a significant state grant aimed…
Limestone Heritage Festival to debut new format in 2026, aligning with America’s 250th Celebration
BEDFORD — A long-standing summer tradition in southern Indiana is getting a major makeover as organizers of the Limestone Heritage Festival announce sweeping changes designed…
Lawrence County Commissioners appoint new library board member, approve improvements to Courthouse parking lot
BEDFORD – During their Monday morning meeting, the Lawrence County Commissioners moved forward with several administrative updates and maintenance projects, ranging from library leadership to…
Bedford officials outline steps to prevent illicit discharges, protect waterways
BEDFORD — City officials are urging residents to take simple but important steps to prevent illicit discharges into the local sewer and stormwater systems, emphasizing…
Over 8 million thermos containers recalled following “permanent vision loss” reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In one of the largest safety actions of the year, Thermos L.L.C. has issued a massive recall of approximately 8.2 million food…
From Bedford to the World: Celebrating Lawrence County as the “Limestone Capital of the World”
BEDFORD — To many, it’s just a rock. But in Lawrence County, limestone is a legacy, a 35-mile-long, 10-mile-wide geological miracle that has literally built…
Lawrence County prepares for Election Day: Live results on WBIW
LAWRENCE COUNTY – As the sun sets over the rolling hills of Southern Indiana tonight, residents of Lawrence County are bracing for a busy Tuesday….
