Speed limit increase coming next month to I-465 in Indianapolis

MARION COUNTY– Starting in July, the speed limit on the majority of I-465 in Indianapolis will increase from 55 to 65 mph following passage of House Enrolled…

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Police log: June 19, 2025

Bedford Police Department Incidents- June 18 Incidents- June 17 Accidents- June 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- June 19 Incidents- June 19 Incidents- June 18…

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Change a common theme for Top 10 stories at BNL

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Winston Churchill once stated “To improve is to change. To be perfect is to change often.” If that’s true,…

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Judge orders prison sentence for Bedford man who failed to comply with probation terms

BEDFORD- On June 12, 2025, a Bedford man was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Corrections by Lawrence Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline after…

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Vendors sought for dementia friendly kick-off event in Brownstown

BROWNSTOWN—Organizers of the upcoming Dementia Friendly Kick-Off Event are seeking local vendors to participate in the event, which will be held on Tuesday, August 26,…

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Camp Invention set to spark young minds in Bedford with Discover program

BEDFORD — This summer, Lincoln Elementary School will once again transform into a hub of creativity and innovation as it hosts the 10th annual Camp…

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Register TODAY: Lawrence County 4-H Operator contests set for July 10 at fairgrounds

BEDFORD — Lawrence County 4-H members will have the chance to showcase their driving skills in a series of operator contests on Wednesday, July 10…

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Bloomington Jazz Orchestra to perform at Mitchell Opera House July 19

MITCHELL — The Bloomington Jazz Orchestra will bring their smooth sound and dynamic energy to the Mitchell Opera House on Friday, July 19, 2025, with…

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Branchville man sentenced to Indiana Department of Corrections for probation violation

BEDFORD—On June 12, 2025, Lawrence Superior Court II Judge Robert Cline sentenced a Branchville man to the Indiana Department of Corrections after he failed to…

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Orleans town water surpasses all requirements again

ORLEANS- ​The Town of Orleans Utilities is happy to report that Orleans had excellent drinking water again in 2024. Rigorous testing revealed that our drinking…

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