Sky-high Stars descending back to earth for road battle with Bloomington North

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Remember the late Felix Baumgartner, the brave man who jumped from a helium-filled balloon on the edge of outer…

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Town of Oolitic issues Boil Order

OOLITIC— The Town of Oolitic has issued a boil order for a portion of its residents, effective immediately and until further notice. The order was…

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Craig T. Turpen declares candidacy for Bedford City Council vacancy

BEDFORD — Craig T. Turpen has declared his candidacy for the open at-large seat on the Bedford City Council, following the resignation of Dan Bortner…

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Webinar to focus on community resilience to extreme heat

INDIANA — The Environmental Resilience Institute is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 3, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET to help Indiana communities…

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Patoka Lake Tail Waters boat launch closed due to high water levels

PATOKA LAKE — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed the public access boat launch at Patoka Lake Tail Waters due to…

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Brush truck operating daily in Bedford, call the City for service

BEDFORD — The City of Bedford is reminding residents of the correct procedures for brush pickup to ensure timely collection. According to a public notice…

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West Nile Virus detected in Daviess County mosquitoes

DAVIESS CO. — The Indiana Department of Health has confirmed that mosquito samples in Daviess County have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). In…

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Mitchell woman sentenced to prison after violating probation terms

BEDFORD – A Mitchell woman, Jadin H. Trowbridge, 25, has been sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction after failing to comply with the terms…

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Obituary: Kimberly Jean Bartlett

January 10, 1957 – August 25, 2025 Kimberly Jean Bartlett, 68, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at IU Health Hospice House….

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Indiana State Police concludes investigation into K-9 death

BLOOMFIELD — Following a three-week investigation by the Indiana State Police (ISP), the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has decided not to file criminal charges in…

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