Amanda Joyce Duke

December 8, 1989 – March 25, 2025 Amanda Joyce Duke, 35, of Bedford, passed away in Bloomington on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born December 8,…

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Governor Braun signs executive order directing IDEM, DNR and INDOT to publicly report permitting data

INDIANAPOLIS â€“ Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order directing the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Department of…

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Lawsuit filed against Martinsville School District over teacher sex abuse case

MARTINSVILLE– Attorneys for a victim of former Martinsville teacher Brittany Fortinberry, charged with multiple sex crimes against children, have filed a tort claim against the…

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Are you part of the Sandwich Generation?

INDIANA – When I turned 40, someone told me that your forties are one of the most stressful times in your life. For many, your twenties…

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Senator Jim Banks sending letter to Acting FDA Commissioner regarding dangerous counterfeit weight loss drugs

WASHINGTON, D.C. â€“ Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Dr. Sara Brenner, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, regarding unregulated and potentially dangerous…

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Social Security Updates: Identity proofing requirements

INDIANA – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing more substantial identity verification procedures….

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Police Log: March 27, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – March 26 Incidents – March 26 Incidents – March 25 Accidents – March 27 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Incidents –…

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Lawrence County Health officials warn of potent drug overdoses

LAWRENCE CO.– Officials from the Lawrence County Health Department have issued a stark warning to the public following a surge in overdose cases within the…

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BNL starting 2025 season with a clean slate

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence will start the 2025 campaign with a clean slate, including a new coach. After losing six…

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BNL’s Matson invited to Top 60 Workout

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence senior Patric Matson has been selected to participate in the annual Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60…

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