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Oolitic Town Council schedules executive session for July 1
OOLITIC — The Oolitic Town Council will convene for an executive session next month to consult with legal counsel. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,…
A celebration of achievement: Martin County seniors featured in 1340 WBIW’s Senior Spotlight
MARTIN CO. — 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, recognizing graduating seniors across its listening area with a special feature focused…
Barbecue Basics: How to avoid foodborne illness during warm-weather cookouts
INDIANA – As temperatures climb across Indiana, backyard chefs are firing up their grills for the summer season. However, cooking and eating outdoors in warm…
Knightstown woman arrested for public intoxication after erratic behavior at Bedford gas station
BEDFORD — A Knightstown woman was taken into custody late last week after local police discovered her acting erratically and drinking liquor in public outside…
Koch: Immigration enforcement bill signed into law
STATEHOUSE — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that addresses illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor on Tuesday….
Forest Service debuts new recreation mobile app
INDIANA — To kick off Great Outdoors Month, the Forest Service is launching a new, single visitor-information mobile app, National Forests and Grasslands, now available for download as visitors plan their summer trips to…
15 Years Later: Bloomington Police vow unwavering commitment on anniversary of Lauren Spierer’s disappearance
BLOOMINGTON — Today, June 3, 2026, marks a somber and baffling milestone for the Bloomington community and the family of Lauren Spierer. It has been…
Double trouble for Lawrence County commuters: Stars Boulevard and State Road 58 face overlapping closures
BEDFORD — Commuters in Lawrence County should prepare for significant travel disruptions as a pair of major infrastructure projects promise to bottleneck local traffic. The…
City of Bloomington and community partners invite residents to 2026 Juneteenth CelebrationÂ
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington, in partnership with Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute (AAAI), and Food Truck…
Social Security phasing out paper checks: What beneficiaries need to know
INDIANA — The era of the paper Social Security check is officially drawing to a close. Under federal law and Executive Order 14247, federal benefits…
