Board of Public Works approves 2026 Kirkwood Parklet Program

BLOOMINGTON – On February 24th, the Bloomington Board of Public Works approved guidelines for the 2026 downtown outdoor dining season, following staff recommendations and the…

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Bedford man arrested for domestic battery after dispute over unpaid bills

BEDFORD— A local man faces a felony charge following a physical altercation on Friday morning that reportedly took place while a young child was in…

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Obituary: Everett S. Dawson Jr.

April 18, 1969 – February 9, 2026 Everett S. Dawson Jr., 56, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Born April 18, 1969,…

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Small-Town Hoosiers 2nd Annual Harm Reduction Day & Vigil at Statehouse in response to overdose & housing crises

STATEHOUSES – On the last day of Indiana’s legislative session, small-town Hoosiers are gathering at the Statehouse to call for care, not cuffs in response…

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MJH’s Joshua Matlock wins 2026 WBIW Lawrence County Spelling Bee presented by The Lawrence County Health Department

BEDFORD — After three rounds of competition Tuesday night, Joshua Matlock, a seventh-grader at Mitchell Junior High School, was named champion of the 2026 WBIW…

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NWI Influential Women Association elects Aida Abuelizam as board chair

CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) is pleased to announce that Aida Abuelizam, Director of Customer Experience and Technology Engagement at NiSource, has…

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Avian Influenza confirmed in Daviess County; Virus spreads to multiple Indiana Counties

DAVIESS/MARTIN CO. — State animal health officials have confirmed the first detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Daviess County since 2024. The Indiana…

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Engineering underway for new bridge 46; Highway crews tackle winter potholes

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The Lawrence County Highway Department is officially moving forward with the replacement of a key rural structure as crews simultaneously pivot toward…

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Stars seeking to finish manuscript during final road trip to Jasper

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – For the final test of the regular season, Bedford North Lawrence will seek to piece together two recent extended…

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Trump sets record with 108-minute State of the Union; Democrat Gov. Spanberger issues sharp rebuttal

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump delivered a marathon State of the Union address Tuesday night, officially setting a new record for the longest in…

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