Steady voter turnout reported; WBIW 1340 AM will air live election results

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Election Day is officially underway in Lawrence County, with local officials reporting a steady stream of residents participating in the primary election…

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Black Chamber of Commerce to host AI Workshop for small businesses

GARY — In celebration of Small Business Month, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Indiana is partnering with the Grow with Google program to…

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Public Health Alert: pizza and pork rinds sold nationwide at Walmart, Aldi may contain salmonella

NATIONWIDE – A public health alert has been issued for certain meat and poultry products — including pork rinds and frozen pizzas sold at Walmart…

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The Postal Service will host Job Fairs in May

INDIANA –  The Postal Service will host Job Fairs in May at three different locations in the state. USPS is hiring carrier positions, paying up…

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Obituary: Teddy L. Hughes

February 16, 1937 – May 4, 2026 Teddy L. Hughes, 89, of Mitchell, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Stonebridge Health Campus in…

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Obituary: Curtis Dale Adcock

November 5, 1956 – May 3, 2026 Curtis Dale Adcock, 69, of Heltonville, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital…

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Indiana Fever taste-test  new game day eats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever players and Head Coach Stephanie White stepped away from the court to try the newest concession lineup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the 2026 season.  The team sampled a variety of…

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Lawrence County reports early Election day turnout as voters head to voting centers

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Election Day activity is underway in Lawrence County, where officials reported steady turnout by midday Tuesday as residents cast ballots at multiple…

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Fire destroys Sullivan County reception barn; Cause under investigation

DUGGER — Firefighters spent several hours early Sunday morning battling a blaze that destroyed a rural event venue near Dugger. The fire was reported at…

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Banks urges Honduras to restore diplomatic recognition of Tawain, Back away from China 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to President Nasry Asfura congratulating the newly inaugurated President and urged the President to strengthen diplomatic relations…

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