Education
Calling all Monroe County seniors: Celebrate Class of 2026 in Senior Spotlight
MONROE CO. — Graduation season continues across southern Indiana, and 1340 WBIW is shining a spotlight on Monroe County seniors through its ongoing Senior Spotlight…
Bloomfield educator Bri Karazsia named 2027 Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year
BLOOMFIELD — The Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association has officially announced that Bloomfield High School teacher Bri Karazsia has been selected as the 2027…
Rock’n Ready Program opens registration to provide free school supplies to Jackson County families
BROWNSTOWN — With the upcoming school year on the horizon, the Jackson County United Way has officially opened registration for its annual “Rock’n Ready” program,…
Proud moments ahead: Lawrence County Class of 2026 celebrated in WBIW’s Senior Spotlight
BEDFORD — The Class of 2026 is preparing to turn the page on one chapter and begin another, and 1340 WBIW is celebrating the achievements…
Free summer meals available to students across Indiana
INDIANA –  This summer, Indiana students ages 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at close to 1,000 locations statewide through the 2026…
Mitchell School Board schedules June 8 executive session
MITCHELL — The Mitchell Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in an executive session on Monday, June 8, 2026, to discuss personnel matters and…
Jaci Lederman named provost and vice president of Instructional Services at Vincennes University
VINCENNES — Vincennes University President Dr. Chuck Johnson announced Thursday the permanent appointment of Jaci Lederman as Provost, Vice President of Instructional Services, and Dean…
Huntington student to represent Pacers, Fever at 2026 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers Foundation recently announced Huntington eighth-grade student Ananiel Thamsanqa will travel to New York City to compete in the 2026 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship, taking place June 22-25. Watch the announcement…
Purdue, GCCS partner to scale the future of silicon carbide
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue University is advancing the frontier of microelectronics through a strategic partnership with GeChi Compound Semiconductor Co. (GCCS) to accelerate the commercialization…
Jasper-Dubois County Public Library Digitizes Historic Collections via Indiana Memory Portal
JASPER — Local history buffs and genealogists now have expanded, searchable digital access to the rich history of Dubois County. The Jasper-Dubois County Public Library…
