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Community mourns passing of Victor Makximenko, Celebrated NSWC Crane Strategist and Boys & Girls Club mentor
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County community is mourning the unexpected passing of Victor “Vic” N. Makximenko, 63, a brilliant defense strategist, local bank director, and…
Proud moments ahead: Lawrence County Class of 2026 celebrated in WBIW’s Senior Spotlight
BEDFORD — The Class of 2026 is preparing to turn the page on one chapter and begin another, and 1340 WBIW is celebrating the achievements…
Obituary: John “Doug” Douglas Daniel
September 13, 1950 – May 29, 2026 John “Doug” Douglas Daniel passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, after a long battle with…
Obituary: Sharon L. Stone
August 30, 1945 – May 31, 2026 Sharon L. Stone, 80, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in…
Police Log: May 31, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – May 29 Incidents – May 30 Incidents – May 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – May 30 Incidents –…
Fatal crash shuts down lanes on I-65 near Seymour; Indiana State Police investigating
SEYMOUR— All lanes of Interstate 65 in Jackson County have fully reopened following a severe, fatal multi-vehicle crash on Saturday evening that heavily disrupted holiday…
BNL finishes second in Unified regional
FRANKLIN – Bedford North Lawrence finished second in the IHSAA regional during Unified track action on Saturday. The Stars totaled 108 points in the nine-team…
Stars avenge their darkest day with thrilling 2-1 victory over Floyd Central in sectional semifinal
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Trouble shadowed Cam Gates on the mound like a private detective. He could sense it, feeling the heaviness of…
Police Log: May 30, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- May 29 Incidents- May 29 Incidents- May 28 Accidents- May 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- May 29 Incidents- May 30…
Free summer meals available to students across Indiana
INDIANA –  This summer, Indiana students ages 18 and younger will have access to free, nutritious meals and snacks at close to 1,000 locations statewide through the 2026…
