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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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 –…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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