Education
Tiny Pillars Preschool aims to build strong foundations for Lawrence County children, enroll now!
BEDFORD — Families looking to give their children a strong start before kindergarten will soon have a new option in Lawrence County as Tiny Pillars…
A celebration of achievement: Martin County seniors featured in 1340 WBIW’s Senior Spotlight
MARTIN CO. — 1340 WBIW is continuing its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, recognizing graduating seniors across its listening area with a special feature focused…
Nine Indiana communities join IU Program to manage, expand local tree canopies
BLOOMINGTON — An Indiana University program is expanding its reach this year to help nine Hoosier communities protect, manage, and grow their local tree canopies….
Indiana youth tackle climate crisis with ideas at Second Annual IU Geoengineering Summit
BLOOMINGTON — High school and middle school classrooms are rarely tasked with re-engineering the Earth’s atmosphere, but that is exactly what took place at Indiana…
Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees announces Strategic Planning Session
BEDFORD — The Board of Trustees of Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) will convene this week for a special public meeting focused on the district’s…
CDC blueprint outlines schools as key battleground for lifelong youth health and academic success
INDIANA — Federal health officials have released an updated guiding framework emphasizing that America’s K-12 classrooms are among the most critical battlegrounds for promoting long-term…
Proud moments ahead: Orange County Class of 2026 celebrated in WBIW’s Senior Spotlight
PAOLI — 1340 WBIW is recognizing graduating seniors across southern Indiana through its Senior Spotlight series on WBIW.com, helping to honor students from Orange County….
Raman confirmed as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology; Lundstrom appointed dean of engineering
WEST LAFAYETTE — Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering at Purdue University, on May 18, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as undersecretary of…
OCU employees plan class-action suit over month of missed paychecks amid broader campus financial crisis
OAKLAND CITY — Frustration and financial desperation have boiled over at Oakland City University (OCU), where a group of employees announced initiating a class-action lawsuit…
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…
