Senator Banks introduces bill to secure unique ZIP codes for five Indiana cities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) has introduced the bipartisan “Zip Code Bill,” legislation aimed at requiring the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to assign unique ZIP…
Community Vigil planned to honor Charlie Kirk at fairgrounds
BEDFORD – A community vigil to honor Charlie Kirk will be held on Saturday, October 18th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Organized…
$25 million approved to rebuild tornado-damaged McCormick’s Creek Campground
SPENCER — State budget leaders have approved $25 million to fully reconstruct the campground at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Owen County, which was devastated…
Lafayette man sentenced to prison after violating sex offender registration and probation
BEDFORD—A Lafayette man was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction (DOC) on October 1, 2025, after a judge revoked his suspended sentence for failing…
Bedford Parks Department’s Second Annual Pickleball Tournament returns October 25th
BEDFORD – Grab your paddles and rally your friends—pickleball is back in Bedford! The Bedford Parks Department is thrilled to announce the second annual Pickleball…
INDOT offers reimbursement programs to support small businesses
INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is actively supporting small, disadvantaged businesses through two distinct reimbursement programs: the Small Business Prequalification Financial Audit Reimbursement Program…
Police Log: October 2, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 1 Accidents – October 1 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – October 2 Arrests – October 1 Incidents –…
Public’s help requested in search of missing Greene County man
GREENE CO.—The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man, Jeffrey Gibson, 53, who was last heard from…
Stars erupt for 7-0 victory over Austin
AUSTIN – Bedford North Lawrence erupted for five second-half goals while conquering Austin 7-0 during girls high school soccer action on Wednesday. Summer Hughes and…
Mean, green Floyd Central to battle surprise frontrunner BNL for HHC lead in classic clash
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – What’s big, mean and green all over? For Marvel junkies, the answer is obvious: the Incredible Hulk, of course….
