Indiana Health Officials announce first flu death of the season, urge Hoosiers to take precautions to lower risk

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season….

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Mitchell man arrested for OWI after striking utility poles and leaving the scene

MITCHELL — A Mitchell man was arrested early Monday morning, October 26, 2026, after allegedly crashing his pickup truck into a stop sign and utility…

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Social Security benefits for surviving spouses

INDIANA – When you get married, you hope to share a lifetime together. In our last blog, we discussed what happens when a marriage ends…

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Police Log: October 30, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests- October 29 Incidents- October 30 Incidents- October 29 Accidents- October 29 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- October 29 Incidents- October 30…

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Fast-paced Stars let the bombs fly during intrasquad scrimmage

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Like pilots approaching the mission target, opening the bay doors to release the weapons, Bedford North Lawrence dropped its…

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Reminder of Bedford’s official Trick-or-Treat hours and simple safety tips for Halloween Night

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford has designated Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as official Trick-or-Treat hours. Homeowners wishing to participate…

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Submissions now open for 2027 Bloomington Trashion/Refashion Runway Show

BLOOMINGTON — Local eco-pioneers, fashion creators, models, and volunteers are invited to take part in the 18th annual Bloomington Trashion/Refashion Runway Show. The grassroots event…

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Purdue research uncovers unexpected role of immune protein in HIV susceptibility

WEST LAFAYETTE — Researchers at Purdue University and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have uncovered an unexpected role for a human immune protein…

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Bloomington woman arrested after biting officer, resisting arrest outside Springville MiniMart

SPRINGVILLE — A Bloomington woman was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, after reportedly fighting with law enforcement officers and biting one officer twice during an…

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Halloween Safety Campaign urges teens to drive carefully and protect pedestrians

INDIANA — As families prepare for Halloween festivities, drivers and pedestrians are being reminded to take extra precautions to prevent crashes and keep the holiday…

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