Ohio Pork Council donates pork after IU’s Big 10 Football Championship

INDIANAPOLIS – What started as a friendly wager between two neighboring states’ pork associations on the outcome of last weekend’s Big 10 football championship game between…

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City of Bloomington provides update on winter weather and tips to help deal with frigid, snowy conditions

BLOOMINGTON- The current forecast suggests Saturday, December 13 may bring another 2-4 inches of snow, depending on where the storm decides to travel. Then comes the…

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Indiana FSSA extends open enrollment for HIP and PathWays Plans through December 24

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) is extending the open enrollment period for the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and PathWays programs…

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Orleans Town Offices closed today

ORLEANS- Town Officials have announced that Orleans Town Offices will be closed today. Staff will be working remotely and available through email.

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Police log: December 12, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests- December 11 Incidents- December 11 Incidents- December 10 Accidents- December 11 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- December 11 Incidents- December 12…

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Lawrence County Commissioners Issue Yellow Travel Advisory

LAWRENCE CO. —In response to public safety concerns and adverse conditions, the Lawrence County Commissioners have officially declared a Yellow Travel Advisory for the entire…

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Woman arrested for alleged threatening to bomb Monroe County Emergency Dispatch Center

BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Police have arrested a local woman after she allegedly called the department claiming she would kill people and planned to attack the Monroe County…

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Indiana State Police in Evansville welcome new K-9 team

EVANSVILLE – On Wednesday, December 10th, Indiana State Police held a ceremony at the Indiana State Police Museum for eight new K-9 teams that completed…

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Senator Jim Banks introduces legislation to increase equal education opportunities for Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C, – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Promoting Equal Learning & Liberty (PELL) Act. This bill would eliminate the Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant program, which funds colleges that meet racial and ethnic quotas, and redirect those funds to the…

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Get your WBIW Basketball Handbook as the 2025 season heats up

LAWRENCE COUNTY- The 2025 basketball season may be heading into its final stretch, but the excitement is far from over — and fans across southern…

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