Shutdown deadline looms as Senate standoff deepens over ICE reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate negotiators are locked in a high-stakes standoff as the Friday at midnight deadline to avert a partial government shutdown fast approaches….

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Tickets are still available for Beyond Safety Conference

MERRILLVILLE – Tickets are still available for 2026 Beyond Safety, the premier safety conference for the construction sector, set for 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 3 at…

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Obituary: Dennis ‘Denny’ W. Godsey

September 30, 1946 – January 27, 2026 Dennis “Denny” W. Godsey, 79, of Bedford, IN, and formerly of Springville, passed away peacefully in his home…

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Three candidates face off Saturday to succeed longtime Perry Township Trustee Dan Combs

BLOOMINGTON — The Monroe County Democratic Party will convene a vacancy caucus this Saturday, Jan. 31, to select a new Perry Township Trustee following the…

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Seymour Parks and Recreation seeks public input for new five-year Master Plan

SEYMOUR – Seymour Parks and Recreation is asking residents to help shape the future of local parks and recreation by participating in a public survey…

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Police Log: January 29, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 28 Incidents – January 28 Incidents – January 27 Accidents – January 28 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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Coffee & Crafts returns to Mitchell Library for February program

MITCHELL – The Mitchell Community Public Library will host its February Coffee & Crafts program on Tuesday, February 3, at 11 a.m., upstairs at the…

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Veteran Patriots, wide awake with winning streak, set to invade BNL Fieldhouse

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – When coaches dream, whether it’s a nightmare centered on a future opponent of the fantasy of championships, do their…

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Renaissance Club will induct two new alumni to the BNL Wall of Fame on Saturday

BEDFORD — The Bedford North Lawrence High School Renaissance Club will induct two distinguished alumni into its Wall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 31, during…

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Gov. Mike Braun welcomes John Deere expansion to Northwest Indiana, 150 new Hoosier jobs

LOWELL – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed new investment in northwest Indiana, with John Deere planning to expand its footprint by establishing a state-of-the-art…

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