Columbus firefighters extinguish fire in vacant home

COLUMBUS— The Columbus Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a vacant residence on East 16th Street Thursday evening. Firefighters were dispatched to 3122…

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Early morning fire damages Ellettsville home

ELLETTSVILLE – The Ellettsville Fire Department and Monroe Fire Protection District responded to a residential fire early this morning at approximately 5:56 a.m. in the…

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Mitchell man sentenced to prison for violating probation terms

BEDFORD – A Mitchell man was sentenced to prison on January 23, 2025, after failing to comply with the terms of his probation. Richard Pemberton,…

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DNR launches annual historic preservation photo contest

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology has officially kicked off its annual photo contest, with entries…

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Indiana bill aims to address backlog of untested rape kits with $2.5 million fund

INDIANAPOLIS – A new bill introduced in the Indiana House of Representatives seeks to address a growing backlog of untested rape kits in the state,…

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Indiana House considers bill to end “no-fault” divorce for couples with children

INDIANAPOLIS — A controversial bill that would significantly alter divorce proceedings in Indiana is currently under consideration by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 1684,…

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Monon South Trail expands with 2.4-mile section opening in Mitchell

MITCHELL – A significant milestone was reached on Friday afternoon with the opening of the second completed section of the Monon South Trail, adding 2.4…

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Public health risk from Avian Influenza remains low; extra precautions recommended when interacting with waterfowl

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the death of waterfowl in Gibson County in…

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BNL saving best on its schedule for last week as Stars prepare to visit 3A No.3 Silver Creek

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – At the conclusion of a difficult schedule that ranks among the state’s toughest, Bedford North Lawrence has saved one…

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Stars draw semifinal rematch with New Albany in Sectional 15 at Seymour

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Favor finally smiled on Bedford North Lawrence. The Stars will start the defense of their Class 4A sectional title…

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