School lunches offer healthy, affordable alternative to packed meals

INDIANA — As families prepare for a new school year, many are weighing whether to pack lunches or let their children eat in the school…

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Gov. Braun, Indiana State Police tout major public safety successes in Southeast Indiana

VERSAILLES — Governor Mike Braun joined Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott in southeast Indiana today to recognize the major public safety achievements of Versailles District…

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IU scholars to co-lead $6M NEH grant on project confronting antisemitism worldwide

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana University’s Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., have been awarded a $6 million…

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Daily road closures planned for State Road 256 in Jackson and Washington Counties

JACKSON AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces daily road closures for State Road 256 in Washington and Jackson Counties. Beginning on…

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Police Log: July 31, 2026

Arrests- July 30 Incidents- July 30 Incidents- July 29 Accidents- July 30 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- July 30 Incidents- July 31 Incidents- July 30…

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FSSA to text HIP members about new work requirements 

INDIANA – Beginning January 1, 2027, Indiana will implement work requirements for new applicants and existing Medicaid members eligible under the Healthy Indiana Plan. These requirements emphasize…

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Summer ends as Stars wrap the offseason with scrimmages against Edgewood, Vincennes Lincoln

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Summer has come and passed, and Bedford North Lawrence was battling sun-drunk energy fatigue during the final scrimmage session…

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Dementia education program to help community understand normal aging, warning signs

MITCHELL – Community members will have an opportunity to learn the difference between normal age-related memory changes and signs that could indicate dementia during a…

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Sens. Banks and Kim introduce the Kidd’s Stuttering Act alongside former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Kidd’s Stuttering Act to improve early identification and treatment for children who stutter in Medicaid and the…

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Sen. Banks, Democratic Leader Schumer, colleagues demand Apple reject Chinese military-linked chips

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led colleagues in sending a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging the company to…

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