Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center achieves industry-best accreditation from Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

BLOOMINGTON- The Monroe County Central Emergency Dispatch Center (CEDC) has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), joining an elite…

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Local Author Bob Bridge’s new book is helping Lawrence County Community Foundation with a 2:1 match from Lilly

BEDFORD– A local author’s new book about family ties and Christmas joy is helping the Lawrence County Community Foundation reach its Lilly Endowment Inc. GIFT VIII challenge….

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The Bedford Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet Dec. 19

BEDFORD- The Bedford Housing Authority Commissioners will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 19, at 1:30 pm, in the Hauck House Commons. The…

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The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet Dec. 17 at 9:30

LAWRENCE COUNTY- The Lawrence County Commissioners will meet at the county courthouse on December 17 at 9:30 a.m. The agenda for the meeting is as…

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Bedford Clothe-A-Child to assist 200 children at Walmart

BEDFORD – Bedford Clothe-A-Child, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clothing for children in need, will host its annual shopping spree at Walmart on…

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Kids can make a snow globe and more at the Mitchell Community Public Library on December 14

MITCHELL- The 2nd Annual Christmas in Downtown Mitchell is this Saturday, December 14. The day will be packed with festive Christmas events, including sipping hot…

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City of Mitchell issues boil order to certain areas due to water main break

MITCHELL- Due to a water main break, a boil water advisory is in effect until further notice for 740 N Meridian and south to Spring…

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Targeting child exploitation lands Bedford man behind bars

BEDFORD – A Bedford man is behind bars on felony charges after police found him with child sexual abuse material. Paul Brown, 66, Bedford, is…

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Two arrested in Interstate 65 road rage shooting near Henryville

HENRYVILLE – Charges have been filed against two individuals involved in a road rage incident along Interstate 65 last Friday that resulted in one person…

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WBIW Christmas Card Cash Contest winners announced

BEDFORD—WBIW’s Christmas Card Cash contest is in full swing, and the winners from weeks one and two have been announced! Week 1 WBIW received a total…

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