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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…
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales provides Indiana election update following 2026 Primary ElectionÂ
INDIANA – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales provides an update on several key election administration activities following Indiana’s 2026 Primary Election, announcing final election…
Sign up now: Registration open for Lawrence County 4-H Fair until June 22
LAWRENCE COUNTY — Registration is officially open for the annual Lawrence County 4-H Fair, extension officials announced. Youth competitors looking to showcase their livestock, crafts,…
