School bus crash in Bartholomew County injures student

BARTHOLOMEW CO. — A multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Columbus left one student with a minor injury Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at…

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Mitchell woman damages home health aide’s vehicle, charges made

MITCHELL— A Mitchell woman is facing criminal charges after allegedly damaging a vehicle belonging to her home health care aide following a dispute over cigarettes….

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Branchville Correctional Facility mourns the loss of K-9 Spartacus, dedicated protection dog

BRANCHVILLE— The Branchville Correctional Facility’s K-9 team is grieving a profound loss following the unexpected passing of K-9 Spartacus on Friday, a beloved and dedicated…

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Bloomington Rail Trail temporarily closed at Rogers Street for road crossing improvements

BLOOMINGTON—The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is temporarily closing the Bloomington Rail Trail at the Rogers Street crossing to construct accessibility and safety…

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Urgency the password as BNL unlocks official practice sessions for Spreen’s debut as head coach

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The clock started ticking in April, when Chase Spreen was officially hired as the 13th head coach in Bedford…

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Obituary: Roxie Bex

May 7, 1941 – October 19, 2025 Roxie Bex, 84, of Bedford, passed away at 6:04 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at IU Health…

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Bedford City Utilities conducting water meter maintenance and register updates

BEDFORD — Bedford City Utilities has announced that maintenance crews, in partnership with Master Meter employees, are currently completing water meter register updates in several…

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Fields of Faith returns to Bedford North Lawrence High School

BEDFORD — The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its annual Fields of Faith event on Monday, October 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

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First Sleep Out, Speak Out a heartfelt success

BEDFORD – In a moving act of empathy and awareness, Becky’s Place hosted its first-ever Sleep Out, Speak Out event in August — and the…

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Shoals man turns oil change into “Happy Hour,” faces OWI charges

BEDFORD — A Shoals man is facing multiple charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, after employees at a local Jiffy…

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