Michael Allbright wins day one of the 50th Lawrence County WBIW Spelling Bee

BEDFORD- Day one of WBIW’s 50th Annual Spelling Bee is in the books. After four rounds of competition, Michael Allbright was named champion after spelling…

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Police Log: February 28, 2024

Bedford Police Department Incidents – February 27 Accidents – February 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – February 28 Arrests – February 27 Incidents –…

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Tequila and whiskey lands man behind bars on OWI charges

BEDFORD – On Saturday, February 24, at 12:22 a.m. Bedford Police Sgt. Faheem Bade was traveling south on M Street near 5th Street when he…

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The City of Bedford Board of Works and Safety will meet on Tuesday, March 5

BEDFORD – The City of Bedford Board of Works and Safety will have an additional agenda item for their Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March…

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Deja vu: New Albany rallies in fourth quarter to surge past BNL 63-61 in sectional opener

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com SEYMOUR – The second verse was the same as the first. This one hurt the most. Just six days after stunning…

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Legislature votes to remove barriers to precision cancer treatments

INDIANA – On Tuesday, the Indiana House sent Senate Bill 273 to the Governor’s desk for signing. This legislation will ensure that more insurance plans…

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Frank Southern Ice Arena Skating School presents the annual Spring Ice Show

BLOOMINGTON – The Frank Southern Ice Arena Skating School presents the annual Spring Ice Show. Spring Ice Show is Sunday, March 3, from 2:00 p.m….

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One detained after police pursuit, police searching for Brady Sullivan

BEDFORD – On Wednesday, February 21, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brenten Trueblood learned that 25-year-old Brady Sullivan was in a red Ford Galaxy headed…

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Man stashes fentanyl in Polar Pop and lands behind bars

BEDFORD – On Sunday, February 25th at 1:04 a.m. Bedford Police Sgt. Faheem Bade stopped a white 2014 Jeep Patriot after the driver left its…

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Man runs police vehicle off the road is detained on OWI charges

MITCHELL – A Mitchell man was arrested on early Friday, February 23, after Canine Officer Kenton Carter was on patrols at 12:10 a.m. and traveling…

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