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Upcoming Williams Pond Workshop offers expert guidance on soil, fish, and weed management
WILLIAMS — Property owners looking to improve an existing pond or construct a brand-new one can get expert, hands-on guidance from state and local specialists…
Driver excitement builds at IMS Tire Test as Cup Series gears up for historic 30th Brickyard 400
INDIANA — The highly anticipated return of the Brickyard 400 is less than two months away, but the historic oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)…
Former elementary school employee arrested for allegedly stealing over $50K from extracurricular funds
COLUMBUS — A multi-month investigation into missing school funds has culminated in the arrest of a 56-year-old woman accused of embezzling tens of thousands of…
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ozone levels are…
USDA highlights relief programs as dry early-summer conditions creep into Indiana
INDIANA — With early-summer heat settling across the Midwest, federal agricultural officials are highlighting a suite of financial and technical programs designed to help farmers…
Big dreams, bright futures: Washington County graduates featured in Senior Spotlight
WASHINGTON — 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, recognizing graduating seniors across its listening area with a special feature focused on…
USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens, and $60 million in investments to support small meat and poultry plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to…
Scott County man arrested after allegedly selling $38K in fake silver, attempting $210K gold heist
BROWNSTOWN — A Scott County man faces serious felony charges after allegedly swindling a local buyer out of tens of thousands of dollars using counterfeit…
Nominations open for 2026 Golden Hoosier Award
INDIANA – Nominations are open for the Lieutenant Governor’s 2026 Golden Hoosier Award, the state’s highest honor recognizing senior citizens for their lifetime of volunteer…
Columbus teen identified as victim in fatal Lowell Road crash; Three others hospitalized
COLUMBUS — The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a 19-year-old man who lost his life in a violent, single-vehicle wreck northwest…
