Senator Banks introduces bill to make Visa Overstays a crime, increase penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks introduced the Visa Overstay Penalties Act. This legislation closes a dangerous loophole in U.S. immigration law by classifying visa overstays as…

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Arrest made in ongoing battery case

BEDFORD – The Bedford Police Department has arrested Christopher Lee Simmons, 37, of Bedford, following an investigation into an alleged domestic battery incident that occurred…

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John Lowry Municipal Pool announces adult lap swimming schedule and fees

BEDFORD – John Lowry Municipal Pool has announced its schedule and fees for adult lap swimming for the 2025 pool season. Adult lap swimming will…

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Indiana State Police to hold Lateral Trooper assessment in Pendleton June 11

PENDLETON – The Indiana State Police (ISP) will conduct a Lateral Trooper assessment on Wednesday, June 11, in the Pendleton District. The assessment day will…

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Bloomington transit launches new on-demand micro-transit service, BLink

BLOOMINGTON—Bloomington Transit launched its new on-demand micro-transit service, BLink, on Monday, June 2. Similar to ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft, BLink is integrated into…

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Former BNL star Jorie Allen invited to Team USA tryouts – in totally unexpected sport

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The text from DePaul women’s basketball coach Jill Pizzotti started with the line “You’re not going to believe this,”…

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Police continue to search for missing teen

PERRY CO. – Multiple police agencies and first responders are still searching for a 19-year-old male who goes by Nikhil “Nick” Sood. Nick has been missing…

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State Comptroller Nieshalla calls on SEC to investigate delisting Chinese companies  

STATEHOUSE — State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla joined a coalition of state financial officers from across the country urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…

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Switchyard Park debuts city’s first tactile map in step toward greater accessibility

BLOOMINGTON—Parks and Recreation will unveil the city’s first tactile map at Switchyard Park on June 13, marking a significant step forward in making city parks more accessible…

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Bedford man faces meth and drug paraphernalia charges following search of his home

BEDFORD – A Bedford man on house arrest through Martin County is facing charges of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia after a home search…

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