Ivy Tech Bloomington campus will be operating virtually on Monday, Jan. 26

BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Bloomington campus will be operating virtually on Monday, Jan. 26 due to weather. This means campus buildings will be closed, but…

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Oolitic Town Hall closed on Monday, Jan. 26

OOLITIC – Oolitic Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to the inclement weather. Officials report future closings, postponements or cancellations will be…

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Utility Cooperatives urge energy conservation as “Power Supply Emergency” declared

INDIANA— A “serious power supply emergency” has been declared for central and southern Indiana as a historic winter storm places unprecedented strain on the regional…

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Police Log: January 25, 2026

Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – January 25 Incidents – January 25 Incidents – January 24 Accident – January 25

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TRAVEL WARNING: Lawrence County moves to Red Status; Travel restricted to emergency personnel only

LAWRENCE CO. — Conditions have reached a critical point in Lawrence County. and surrounding counties. Effective immediately, the Lawrence County Commissioners have elevated the county…

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Lawrence County escalates to Orange Travel Status as winter conditions worsen

BEDFORD — As of Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, the Lawrence County Commissioners have officially upgraded the county to an Orange Travel Status. This escalation…

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Obituary: Noel David Brumage

July 3, 1973 – January 22, 2026 Noel David Brumage, 52, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Born July 3,…

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Governor Braun issues Statewide Disaster Declaration as Dangerous Winter Storm Hits Indiana

INDIANA— Early Saturday evening, Governor Mike Braun issued a statewide disaster emergency declaration as a historic winter storm began its sweep across Indiana, threatening the…

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Travel Alert: Lawrence County Placed Under Yellow Advisory Amid Winter Storm

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Local officials have officially placed Lawrence County under a Yellow Travel Advisory as a major winter storm begins to impact the region….

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BNL’s early birds snag the worm with 61-34 road win over Class A No.3 Orleans

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com ORLEANS – To those dependent on caffeine or other stimulants to face the day, morning people are just weird creatures. And…

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