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County conducts emergency preparedness exercise for National Preparedness Month
BEDFORD – Lawrence County officials conducted a successful hazardous materials incident exercise on September 12 as part of National Preparedness Month, an initiative aimed at…
County Commissioners approve consultant for federal bridge project
BEDFORD – The Lawrence County Commissioners approved a request from Highway Superintendent Brian Sowder to hire Lochmueller Group to assist with the federal grant application…
The Bedford Parks Dept. and WQRK Fall Into Cruise Car, Truck, and Bike Show draws crowds, competition, and community fun
BEDFORD — Thornton Park Pavilion was buzzing with engines, music, and friendly competition on Saturday as the Bedford Parks Department and WQRK hosted the Cruise…
Man sentenced to 150 years for Daviess County murder
DAVIESS CO. – Abel Dubon-Castillo has been sentenced to 150 years in prison after a Daviess County jury found him guilty of murder, attempted murder,…
Police Log: September 23, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – September 22 Incidents – September 22 Incidents – September 21 Accidents – September 22 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…
Oolitic Biddy Ball builds skills and community for over 65 years
OOLITIC — For more than six decades, Oolitic Biddy Ball has been shaping young athletes and strengthening the Lawrence County community through the game of…
Bicyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with off-duty officer
WASHINGTON CO. – A bicyclist was seriously injured and airlifted to a Louisville hospital on Sunday after a collision with an off-duty Salem police officer….
IU Health Bedford to host Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser
BEDFORD – IU Health Bedford Hospital is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual Pink Power 2025 Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 7. The event…
Streaking Stars heed the barking while emerging from fog with four-set win over Bulldogs
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Remember the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians” with the Twilight Bark, the canine message chain to pass alerts? Pongo spread…
Persimmon Festival pageants and Idol contest moved to Mitchell High School Gym due to weather
MITCHELL – Due to inclement weather, all events scheduled initially for the main stage at the Persimmon Festival in downtown Mitchell have been relocated to…
