Gov. Braun announces $207 million federal grant to launch GROW: Cultivating Rural Health 

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana was awarded nearly $207 million for the first year of a five-year federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to improve health outcomes in the state’s rural…

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Attorney General Rokita secures major victory for second amendment rights as court dismisses City of Gary’s lawsuit against firearm industry

INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following statement on the Indiana Court of Appeals’ unanimous ruling dismissing the City of Gary’s 26-year-old…

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Monroe County Sheriff’s Department issues update on Christmas Day pursuit and accident

BLOOMINGTON – On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received confirmation of approved charges against the suspect from the Christmas Day pursuit…

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Stars unwrap a messy package during 52-28 win over Lanesville in Eagle Classic

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com AUSTIN – Lanesville took the holiday giving season a little too far. Bedford North Lawrence, once it got shaken from the…

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Stars slide off icy road with 38-36 loss to Jasper in opening round of Eagle Classic

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com AUSTIN – The mathematical equation was simple. Great start, minus tepid finish, equals a frustrating loss. After breaking in front by…

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Jackson County man struck and killed while walking on I-65

SCOTT COUNTY– Monday, December 29, 2025: A Seymour man was struck and killed while walking in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 late Sunday night….

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Obituary: Margaret Jeanette Grace

Margaret Jeanette Grace, 89, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Indian Creek Healthcare Center in Corydon. Born November 6, 1936, in Lawrence County, she…

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Obituary: Margaret Mae “Peggy” Parsons

June 6, 1928 – December 28, 2025 Margaret Mae “Peggy” Parsons, 97, of Bedford, passed away at 6:29 pm on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at…

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April 2025: Heroism, Recognition, and Community Needs

BEDFORD – April 2025 brought a mix of public safety challenges, notable honors, and a powerful community call to action. From a heroic act at…

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Property Transfers: December 29

Filed December 23:

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