College Goal Sunday: Free FAFSA assistance available at 39 Indiana locations on February 23rd

INDIANA – Financial aid experts will be at 39 sites across Indiana on Sunday, February 23rd, as part of College Goal Sunday, offering Hoosier families…

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Jackson County Jail kitchen worker charged with trafficking and sexual misconduct

BROWNSTOWN – A contracted kitchen employee at the Jackson County Jail in Brownstown has been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly engaging in sexual…

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Easier access to Social Security Benefit statements this tax season

INDIANA – As tax season gets underway, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is making it easier for beneficiaries to replace their annual Benefit Statements, SSA-1099…

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House Committee approves House Bill 1273 to establish Child Welfare Task Force

INDIANA – The House Family, Children, and Human Affairs Committee held a hearing on January 30 to discuss House Bill 1273, authored by Representative DeVon,…

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Former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel faces new financial misconduct allegations

INDIANA — A new audit reveals further financial misconduct by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, already serving a 15-year sentence for 27 felonies. The…

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Senate Committee approves amendments to criminal penalties in Senate Bill 324

INDIANA – The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee convened to review Senate Bill (SB) 324 on January 30, a proposed law authored by Senator…

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Indiana Department of Education encourages participation in Summer Meals Program

INDIANA â€“ The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) encourages schools and qualified community organizations to participate in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In addition,…

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Obituary: Billy A. Combs

July 27, 1942 – January 30, 2025 Billy A. Combs, 82, of Owensburg, IN, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital…

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Police Log: February 1, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – February 1 Incidents – January 31 Incidents – January 30 Accidents – January 31 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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No.13 Red Devils dig deep for tough 48-39 victory over BNL

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – As excavators dig deep into the Earth, they encounter extreme temperatures and crushing pressure. Sherron Wilkerson donned his hard…

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