Education
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…
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…
