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Lawrence County Purdue Extension to host ‘CODE RED’ small business & agriculture contingency planning watch party
BEDFORD — Local business owners and agricultural producers looking to safeguard their operations against unexpected emergencies have a new resource coming to Lawrence County next…
OCU employees plan class-action suit over month of missed paychecks amid broader campus financial crisis
OAKLAND CITY — Frustration and financial desperation have boiled over at Oakland City University (OCU), where a group of employees announced initiating a class-action lawsuit…
Man arrested following alleged birthday assault, false hospital cover-up plot
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is behind bars after allegedly launching a violent assault on his wife on her birthday, barricading her inside their home,…
IRS raises health savings account contribution limits for 2027, expanding triple-tax benefits
NATIONWIDE — In a move to help Americans keep pace with the rising costs of healthcare, the Internal Revenue Service has officially announced a boost…
Calling all Monroe County seniors: Celebrate Class of 2026 in Senior Spotlight
MONROE CO. — Graduation season continues across southern Indiana, and 1340 WBIW is shining a spotlight on Monroe County seniors through its ongoing Senior Spotlight…
Stolen firearm recovered after crash on I‑80/94; Driver wanted on active warrant
LAKE COUNTY – On May 29, 2026, at approximately 3:56 p.m., troopers responded to a single‑vehicle crash on I‑80/94 westbound near the 9.9-mile marker. This location…
Brown County Humane Society appoints Suzanne Jalot as first-ever executive director
NASHVILLE — Marking a historic shift in its structural leadership, the Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jalot as the…
Semi fire sparks active diesel spill on I-69 near Yorktown, forcing lane closures
YORKTOWN — Traveling motorists faced major traffic disruptions on Interstate 69 Saturday afternoon after a commercial semi-truck caught fire, triggering an active diesel fuel spill…
Teen jailed for OWI, underage consumption following crash on Tunnelton Road
BEDFORD — A Bedford teenager faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly wrecking his vehicle into a ditch, falsely blaming a deer, and registering a breath…
Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Home Inspectors Licensing Board Indiana Pesticide Review Board Graduate Medical Education…
