Get your WBIW Basketball Handbook as the 2025 season heats up

LAWRENCE COUNTY- The 2025 basketball season may be heading into its final stretch, but the excitement is far from over — and fans across southern…

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Holiday leftovers & your pets: What’s safe to share and what’s not

BEDFORD — As holiday gatherings wind down and refrigerators fill with Christmas leftovers, veterinarians are reminding families to think twice before sharing festive foods with…

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Bedford Firefighters to host kids Christmas event on December 19

BEDFORD — Bedford Fire Local 728 is inviting families to celebrate the start of Christmas Break with a festive evening at Fire Department Headquarters on…

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NLCS elementary schools announce holiday program schedule

BEDFORD — North Lawrence Community Schools is celebrating the season with a full slate of elementary holiday programs, giving families several opportunities to watch students…

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Orange County 4-H Junior Leaders open enrollment for 2025–2026 program year

PAOLI — Orange County 4-H is inviting local youth in grades 6–12 to join the 4-H Junior Leaders program for the 2025–2026 year, offering students…

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City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Monday, Dec. 15

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet in a special session on Monday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be…

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Fugitive arrested after struggle with deputies; Faces multiple drug charges

BEDFORD—A Bedford man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested Tuesday evening following a physical altercation with Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputies, leading to the…

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Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament down to 16 competitors

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chamber’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament field has been trimmed from 32 to 16 battle-tested competitors as second-round voting has concluded, and the…

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Ascension St. Vincent Evansville awards $20,000 to Youth First

INDIANA – Youth First, Inc. is celebrating a $20,000 grant award from Ascension St. Vincent Evansville for Youth First mental health services and prevention programs…

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The Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, December 18

BLOOMINGTON – The Monroe County Board of Health will meet on Thursday, December 18th, at 4:30 p.m. in the Health Services Board Meeting Room on…

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