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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…
Bedford man arrested for OWI and disorderly conduct following domestic dispute
BEDFORD – A local man is facing criminal charges after a reported domestic disturbance led to a high-stakes traffic stop and a court-ordered blood draw…
Indiana Broadband Office announces $620,000 investment to connect rural communities
INDIANA– The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) announced today the 16th round of awards through the Indiana Connectivity Program (ICP), totaling $620,503 in new investment to…
IDHS encourages Hoosiers to get prepared for possible severe weather
INDIANA— The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued various risk levels throughout Indiana for potential severe weather. The primary threat for severe thunderstorms is expected…
Indiana House passes 5-year extension for syringe exchange programs
INDIANA— Legislation to extend Indiana’s syringe exchange programs for another five years cleared the Indiana House on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The 70-22 vote moves…
USDA $263 Million food purchase to support U.S. producers and strengthen America’s food supply
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $263 million in…
Parking complaint leads to major methamphetamine seizure
BEDFORD— What began as a routine parking complaint at a local business ended in a major drug bust and the arrest of a wanted man…
