Tuesday is Election Day – Get updated results on WBIW 1340 AM and WBIW.com

LAWRENCE CO. – Tuesday is Election Day. The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close promptly at 6:00 p.m. Remember to bring a photo identification….

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Police find more than 44 grams of meth and marijuana

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested after police found him with more than 28 grams of meth. Police arrested 48-year-old Robbie Leatherman on charges…

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Address these vehicle safety recalls to prevent injury or death

INDIANA— Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall, which could create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, the…

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IEDC secures top workplace recognition for second consecutive year 

INDIANAPOLIS— Under the leadership of Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was recognized as a top small organization on IndyStar’s…

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Police Log: May 6, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – May 5 Incidents – May 4 Accidents – May 5 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 5 Incidents –…

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Rain Monday morning; then severe weather possible Tuesday and Wednesday

BEDFORD – The National Weather Service predicts thunderstorms are possible Monday morning, but they will likely taper off by the afternoon and early evening. Winds…

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Kyle Larson wins AdventHealth 400 in the closest finish in the NASCAR Cup Series history

KANSAS— Kyle Larson won the AdventHealth 400 to earn his 25th career NASCAR Cup Series victory, his second of the season, and his second at…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters walk out of IU Bloomington commencement ceremony

BLOOMINGTON — The protest over the conflict between Israel and Hamas continued to the IU Bloomington campus on Saturday during the 2024 commencement service. As…

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Crime is on a downward trend in Lawrence County, according to Prosecutor Sam Arp

LAWRENCE CO. – According to Lawrence County Prosecutor Sam Arp, Crime in Lawrence County is on a downward trend. Prosecutor Arp has released statistical data…

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Woman in 2022 IU student hit and run to be sentenced Monday

BLOOMINGTON – Madelyn Howard will be sentenced today after pleading guilty to the hit-and-run accident that killed 20-year-old IU student Nathaniel Stratton in 2022. The…

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