Firefighters save vehicles in a burning building

BEDFORD- Firefighters battled a garage fire at 4119 South I Street early Tuesday morning. A neighbor dialed 911 to report the blaze at 12:14 a.m….

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Former Ascension St. Vincent Dunn Hospital will become the home of the Indiana Center for Recovery

BEDFORD – The former Ascension St. Vincent Dunn Hospital at 1600 23rd Street in Bedford will become the home of the Indiana Center for Recovery. The Bedford…

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IU officials reflect on achievements made and goals for the 2030 Strategic Plan

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana University President Pamela Whitten, Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, Vice President for Student Success, Russell J. Mumper, Vice President for Research, and Michael Huber, Vice…

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Obituary: Judith ‘Judy’ D. Flinn McCracken

June 24, 1940 – December 11, 2023 Judith (Judy) D. Flinn McCracken, 83, of Bedford, passed away at 4:46 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023,…

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Police Log: December 12, 2023

Bedford Police Department Incidents – December 11 Incidents – December 10 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests – December 12 Arrests – December 11 Incidents –…

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Geminid meteor shower expected to light up US skies this week

INDIANA – With mostly clear to partly cloudy skies expected over much of the United States, this year’s Geminid meteor shower is forecast to offer one of…

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Enter to win WBIW Christmas Card Cash prizes

The annual WBIW Christmas Card Cash contest is underway and there is still time to win. Winners are randomly selected every Friday, through December 15…

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Indiana State Police is accepting applications for three Criminal Analyst Supervisor EVII positions

INDIANA – The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for three Criminal Analyst Supervisor EVII positions to serve as civilian employees of the Indiana State…

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Lions perform KidSight vision screening on preschool children in Lawrence County 

LAWRENCE CO. – Members of the 4 Lawrence County Lions Clubs – Bedford, Bedford Noon, Mitchell, and Fayetteville Community – have recently completed their 10th…

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Colton’s Kindness toy drive in full swing

MITCHELL- The 2023-2024 Colton’s Kindness toy and parent give drive will be coming to a close soon. There’s still so many ways to help, especially…

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