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Man arrested following alleged birthday assault, false hospital cover-up plot
BEDFORD — A Bedford man is behind bars after allegedly launching a violent assault on his wife on her birthday, barricading her inside their home,…
IRS raises health savings account contribution limits for 2027, expanding triple-tax benefits
NATIONWIDE — In a move to help Americans keep pace with the rising costs of healthcare, the Internal Revenue Service has officially announced a boost…
Calling all Monroe County seniors: Celebrate Class of 2026 in Senior Spotlight
MONROE CO. — Graduation season continues across southern Indiana, and 1340 WBIW is shining a spotlight on Monroe County seniors through its ongoing Senior Spotlight…
Stolen firearm recovered after crash on I‑80/94; Driver wanted on active warrant
LAKE COUNTY – On May 29, 2026, at approximately 3:56 p.m., troopers responded to a single‑vehicle crash on I‑80/94 westbound near the 9.9-mile marker. This location…
Brown County Humane Society appoints Suzanne Jalot as first-ever executive director
NASHVILLE — Marking a historic shift in its structural leadership, the Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) has announced the appointment of Suzanne Jalot as the…
Semi fire sparks active diesel spill on I-69 near Yorktown, forcing lane closures
YORKTOWN — Traveling motorists faced major traffic disruptions on Interstate 69 Saturday afternoon after a commercial semi-truck caught fire, triggering an active diesel fuel spill…
Teen jailed for OWI, underage consumption following crash on Tunnelton Road
BEDFORD — A Bedford teenager faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly wrecking his vehicle into a ditch, falsely blaming a deer, and registering a breath…
Governor Braun makes appointments to various boards and commissions
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun announced new appointments to various state boards and commissions. Appointments: Home Inspectors Licensing Board Indiana Pesticide Review Board Graduate Medical Education…
Bloomfield educator Bri Karazsia named 2027 Indiana Farm Bureau Rural Teacher of the Year
BLOOMFIELD — The Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association has officially announced that Bloomfield High School teacher Bri Karazsia has been selected as the 2027…
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office equips patrol fleet with advanced ballistic windshields
BLOOMINGTON — In a proactive move to enhance deputy safety, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has announced the installation of advanced ballistic windshields across its…
