Man arrested after six-hour standoff at Bloomington hotel

BLOOMINGTON – A six-hour standoff at the Homewood Suites on South Liberty Drive ended with the arrest of Samuel Baumgartner Jr. on Friday, February 7….

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City of Bloomington Utilities issues precautionary Boil Water Advisory for four address

BLOOMINGTON– On Friday, February 7, 2025, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) crews were dispatched to repair a broken water main at E Buick Cadillac Blvd &…

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Obituary: Rita Jo Mires

Rita Jo Mires, 83, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital. Born January 11, 1942, in Bedford, she was the…

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Police Log: February 8, 2025

Bedford Police Department Arrests- February 7 Incidents- February 7 Incidents- February 6 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests- February 7 Incidents- February 8 Incidents- February 7…

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Like a leopard, Bailey and Stars pounce on New Albany for 55-48 win in sectional semifinal

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com SEYMOUR – Spirit animals are believed to guide and protect someone on their life journey. Some traditions hold them in sacred…

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Bloomington Common Council will meet in a deliberation session on Feb. 12

BLOOMINGTON- The Bloomington Common Council will meet in a deliberation session on February 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), Showers Building, 401…

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Obituary: Janet Sue Patton

Janet Sue Patton, 83, of Bedford passed away at Westview Nursing Home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born on May 1, 1941, in Bedford, she…

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Purdue launches online version of its Master of Business and Technology degree

WEST LAFAYETTE— Purdue University has launched an online version of its groundbreaking Master of Business and Technology degree, designed to go beyond a traditional business…

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Gov. Mike Braun listens to Hoosiers’ concerns on property taxes

INDIANAPOLIS- Governor Mike Braun traveled southwest Indiana meeting with Hoosiers to hear their concerns about property taxes. After a fireside chat with constituents in Terre…

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City of Bloomington launches e-bike voucher program to expand sustainable transportation

BLOOMINGTON– The City of Bloomington’s Pilot E-Bike Voucher Program provides point-of-purchase e-bike vouchers for up to $2,000 for qualified low-income residents that can be used…

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