Four Odon residents jailed without bond following Daviess County methamphetamine bust

ODON — A targeted drug investigation in northern Daviess County has resulted in the arrest of four Odon residents on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges…

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Bloomington Common Council enters high-stakes June session: ‘Carless Kirkwood,’ Multi-million dollar land swaps, and Legislative sponsorship shakedowns on the agenda

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Common Council is moving into its summer legislative session with a packed, contentious agenda scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at…

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Orleans American Legion donates $3,500 to support Dogwood Festival and July 4th Fireworks

ORLEANS — The Orleans American Legion Post #69 has stepped forward with two major financial contributions to support the town’s most cherished community traditions, giving…

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Property Transfers: June 1, 2026

Filed: May 29

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Obituary: Randy Lee Knight

Randy Lee Knight, 68, of Mitchell, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at his daughter’s residence. Born August 12, 1957, in Bedford, he was the…

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Lawrence County Purdue Extension to host ‘CODE RED’ small business & agriculture contingency planning watch party

BEDFORD — Local business owners and agricultural producers looking to safeguard their operations against unexpected emergencies have a new resource coming to Lawrence County next…

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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…

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Man arrested following alleged birthday assault, false hospital cover-up plot

BEDFORD — A Bedford man is behind bars after allegedly launching a violent assault on his wife on her birthday, barricading her inside their home,…

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IRS raises health savings account contribution limits for 2027, expanding triple-tax benefits

NATIONWIDE — In a move to help Americans keep pace with the rising costs of healthcare, the Internal Revenue Service has officially announced a boost…

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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…

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