Government
Paving put on hold due to rain
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Highway Superintendent Brandi Webb told the commissioners Monday morning that crews are out mowing and washing bridges. “Paving has been delayed…
Mock earthquake helps officials learn how to respond in an emergency
BEDFORD – Emergency Management Director Valerie Luchauer’s main job is planning for emergencies that might strike the county, such as flooding, tornadoes, hazardous materials, earthquakes,…
Tuesday is Election Day – Get updated results on WBIW 1340 AM and WBIW.com
LAWRENCE CO. – Tuesday is Election Day. The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close promptly at 6:00 p.m. Remember to bring a photo identification….
IEDC secures top workplace recognition for second consecutive year
INDIANAPOLIS— Under the leadership of Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) was recognized as a top small organization on IndyStar’s…
Election Day is Tuesday, May 7
INDIANA—Registered voters may choose to vote in elections in multiple ways: in-person, absentee in-person (early voting), or absentee by mail. Each person may vote only…
Senate unanimously passes Braun’s Mark Our Place Act to honor Medal of Honor recipients
WASHINGTON — Last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Mark Our Place Act—bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Jon Tester, and Sen. Sherrod Brown to allow…
City of Mitchell breaks ground on 50,000 sq. ft. shell building
MITCHELL— Following Thursday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony, construction will commence on a new shell building intended to attract manufacturing jobs to the Mitchell industrial park. A…
Public safety housing pilot was canceled
BLOOMINGTON – The Office of the Mayor announced that a pilot program to spend $3 million on mortgage assistance for 20 public safety officers has been…
Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Rep. Mike Speedy announce advisory opinion clarifying that no laws require the use of preferred pronouns
INDIANA – After state Rep. Mike Speedy raised the issue, Attorney General Todd Rokita produced an advisory opinion this week clarifying that neither state nor…
Indiana Grown members selected for tradeshow funding
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Grown announced that nine members received a combined total of $30,000 in grant funding for exhibiting at upcoming tradeshows. “This funding will ensure these…
