Indiana FSSA extends open enrollment for HIP and PathWays Plans through December 24
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is extending the open enrollment period for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and PathWays programs…
Orleans Town Offices closed today
ORLEANS- Town Officials have announced that Orleans Town Offices will be closed today. Staff will be working remotely and available through email.
Police log: December 12, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests- December 11 Incidents- December 11 Incidents- December 10 Accidents- December 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- December 11 Incidents- December 12…
Lawrence County Commissioners Issue Yellow Travel Advisory
LAWRENCE CO. —In response to public safety concerns and adverse conditions, the Lawrence County Commissioners have officially declared a Yellow Travel Advisory for the entire…
Woman arrested for alleged threatening to bomb Monroe County Emergency Dispatch Center
BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Police have arrested a local woman after she allegedly called the department claiming she would kill people and planned to attack the Monroe County…
Indiana State Police in Evansville welcome new K-9 team
EVANSVILLE – On Wednesday, December 10th, Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indiana State Police Museum for eight new K-9 teams that completed…
Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to increase equal education opportunities for Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Equal Learning & Liberty (PELL) Act. This bill would eliminate the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant program, which funds colleges that meet racial and ethnic quotas, and redirect those funds to the…
Get your WBIW Basketball Handbook as the 2025 season heats up
LAWRENCE COUNTY- The 2025 basketball season may be heading into its final stretch, but the excitement is far from over — and fans across southern…
Holiday leftovers & your pets: What’s safe to share and what’s not
BEDFORD — As holiday gatherings wind down and refrigerators fill with Christmas leftovers, veterinarians are reminding families to think twice before sharing festive foods with…
Bedford Firefighters to host kids Christmas event on December 19
BEDFORD — Bedford Fire Local 728 is inviting families to celebrate the start of Christmas Break with a festive evening at Fire Department Headquarters on…












