Columbus man arrested for involvement in making child porn

COLUMBUS – This week, Detectives with the Indiana State Police-Crimes Against Children Section arrested a Columbus, Indiana man on child molesting, child pornography, and other…

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Lawrence County Democrats claim they face hostility, host food drive during courthouse protest

BEDFORD – In a stark display of political division, a small group of Lawrence County Democrats held a peaceful protest at the Bedford Courthouse Square…

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I-465 speed limit increasing to 65 miles per hour this summer

INDIANA – Central Indiana commuters who have long felt the 55 miles-per-hour speed limit on Interstate 465 was too low will soon be able to…

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Obituary: Michael Keith Owens

August 29, 1945 – May 3, 2025 Michael Keith Owens, 79, of Bedford died at 3:25 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the White…

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Police Log: May 4, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests – May 3 Incidents – May 3 Incidents – May 2 Accidents – May 3 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Jasper’s Schnarr stars, McKee leads Stars to third place in BNL Invitational

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Practice? Perhaps Bedford North Lawrence’s Drew McKee doesn’t need to practice. Following a less-than-satisfactory warm-up session on the driving…

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Scam Alert: Callers impersonating County Sheriff’s Department to extort money for missed jury duty

LAWRENCE CO. – The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a concerning scam circulating in the area. Numerous individuals have received calls today…

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Loogootee Water Department announces city-wide water main flushing

LOOGOOTEE – The City of Loogootee Water Department has announced a schedule for flushing water mains throughout the city, beginning on Sunday, May 4th, and…

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Obituary: Carolyn Ruth (Drabing) Ott

April 17, 1937 – May 1, 2025 Carolyn Ruth (Drabing) Ott, 88, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on April 17,…

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Obituary: Frank Wigley Jr.

Frank Wigley, Jr., 86 of Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Oxford,…

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