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Bedford woman facing OWI charges following two-vehicle crash on State Road 37
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman is facing multiple operating while intoxicated charges after police say she pulled out in front of an oncoming vehicle on…
Trump blasts Federal Reserve after first interest rate hike in over three years
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates for the first time in more…
Indiana University unveils complete 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule
BLOOMINGTON — The Big Ten Conference released its full slate of league matchups on Wednesday, finalizing Indiana University’s 32-game men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming…
City of Bedford lifts Precautionary Boil Water Order for Crawford Drive residents
BEDFORD — Bedford City Utilities has officially lifted the precautionary boil water order for select residents along Crawford Drive, effective immediately on Thursday, September 17,…
Lawmaker Eric Koch review trial court caseloads to assess judicial resource needs
INDIANA — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) questioned expert witnesses on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during a meeting of the Interim Study Committee on Courts…
Traffic stop in Bedford leads to arrest for methamphetamine and syringe possession
BEDFORD — A 39-year-old Bedford man was arrested Saturday night on drug-related charges after a routine traffic stop uncovered hypodermic syringes containing methamphetamine residue. According…
U.S. Real median household income hits record high of $87,460 in 2025, Census Bureau reports
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Real median household income in the United States surged to $87,460 in 2025, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year and…
Needmore Elementary unveils new playground
BEDFORD — Needmore Elementary students now have a new place to play, with the school recently completing the installation of a brand-new playground. The new…
Dangerous heat forces schedule modifications for Oolitic trash collection
OOLITIC — Town officials in Oolitic have issued an urgent notice regarding trash collection scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026. Due to dangerous temperatures expected…
Two women cited for Walmart skip-scanning scheme; One jailed on prior convictions
BEDFORD — A self-checkout “skip-scanning” incident at the Bedford Walmart led to criminal theft charges against two women and sent one to the Lawrence County…
