Road closure planned for State Road 54 in Sullivan County

SULLIVAN COUNTY – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a road closure for State Road 54 in Sullivan County. Beginning on or around Friday, April…

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Boating on Barbee and Tippecanoe Lakes Chain, and Lake Wawasee is restricted

INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has placed boating restrictions on watercraft on the Barbee and Tippecanoe Lakes Chain and Lake Wawasee….

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Detectives investigating death of inmate at Miami Correctional Facility

MIAMI – On April 4, 2026, detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division at the Peru Post initiated an investigation at the request of…

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Blossoms, Birthdays, and Benefits: Orleans set to shine for 56th Annual Dogwood Festival and “America 250” celebration

ORLEANS – As the vibrant blooms of spring return to Southern Indiana, the historic town of Orleans is preparing to celebrate the 56th Annual Dogwood…

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Get Your Glow On: Mitchell PTO to host ‘Ready, Set, Glow’ Family Formal

MITCHELL – Families in Lawrence County are invited to trade their Sunday best for neon and glow sticks as the Burris Hatfield PTO hosts its…

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Indiana ranks among top 10 most sports card-obsessed states in U.S.

INDIANA – A new study has confirmed what many local hobbyists already knew: the “Hoosier State” is officially one of the primary hubs for sports…

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Police Log: April 8, 2026

Bedford Police Department Arrests – April 7 Incidents – April 7 Incidents – April 6 Accidents – April 7 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

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‘Free’ baseball dooms Stars as Silver Creek posts 7-5 victory

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Free baseball refers to extra innings, not the extra outs that allow free runs. Bedford North Lawrence surrendered too…

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BNL will sleep better after bopping Bloomfield for first win of the season

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The late ESPN legend Stuart Scott authored several catchphrases during his SportsCenter career, most notably “as cool as the…

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BNL’s Morris signs with Roosevelt University

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – After playing the role of shut-down secondary surgeon for the Stars, one of these days Bedford North Lawrence senior…

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