Governor Mike Braun urges USFS to recondisder plans for Hoosier National Forest

INDIANA– Governor Mike Braun urges the United States Forest Service (USFS) to immediately withdraw the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project in the Hoosier National Forest, which…

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Huntingburg Police Department launches camera registry to aid in crime prevention and investigation

HUNTINGBURG — The Huntingburg Police Department has launched a new Camera Registry program, inviting residents and business owners to register their security cameras with the…

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Police Log: February 9, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 8 Incidents – February 7 Accidents – February 8 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 8 Incidents –…

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BNL finishes second in swimming sectional

JASPER – Bedford North Lawrence’s girls swimming season came to a conclusion with a second-place finish in the IHSAA sectional at Jasper on Saturday. The…

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Streak Busters: Floyd Central ends BNL’s 13-year title run with 45-25 victory in sectional final

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com SEYMOUR – All good things must come to an end. That doesn’t mean it will not be painful. For the first…

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Obituary: Ronald ‘Ron’ L. Passmore

October 29, 1942 – February 7, 2025 Ronald L. “Ron” Passmore, 82, of Mitchell, passed away on February 7, 2025, at his residence. Ron was…

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BNL’s Stancombe wins regional title, advances to wrestling semistate

BLOOMINGTON – Bedford North Lawrence’s Ethan Stancombe advanced to the IHSAA semistate for the second straight season, winning a coveted regional championship during high school…

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Man arrested after six-hour standoff at Bloomington hotel

BLOOMINGTON – A six-hour standoff at the Homewood Suites on South Liberty Drive ended with the arrest of Samuel Baumgartner Jr. on Friday, February 7….

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City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary Boil Water Advisory for four address

BLOOMINGTON– On Friday, February 7, 2025, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken water main at E Buick Cadillac Blvd &…

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Obituary: Rita Jo Mires

Rita Jo Mires, 83, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born January 11, 1942, in Bedford, she was the…

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