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Orleans sets ‘Trick or Treat’ hours; Marshal stresses safety
October 16, 2025
ORLEANS — The Town of Orleans has officially designated 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st, for “Trick or Treat” activities this Halloween night. The Orleans Marshal’s Office ...
Police Log: October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents – October 15 4:31 a.m. A medical emergency was reported in the 3000 block of Shawnee Drive South 4:58 a.m. Request for a welfare check in the 200 b...
City of Bloomington Utilities Precautionary Boil Water Advisory for 33 addresses
October 16, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a main break, 33 addresses on South Hays Drive, South Rogers Street, and West Rebecca Street will be under a precautionary boil water advisory until 11:00 a.m. Friday, Octo...
Stars seeking to feed the focus for regular-season finale at Columbus East
October 16, 2025
BNL receiver Parker Kern and the Stars (6-2) will finish the regular season with a road trip to Columbus East (4-4) on Friday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Starve distrac...
Super Treat Night returns to Bedford on Halloween, volunteers and vendors still welcome
October 15, 2025
BEDFORD — One of Lawrence County’s most beloved Halloween traditions is back. WQRK’s Super Treat Night will take place Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Cl...
US measles cases soar to highest level in three decades amid falling vaccination rates
October 15, 2025
WASHINGTON — The United States is facing a mounting public health challenge as measles cases continue to surge, reaching the highest level recorded in over 30 years. According to data from th...
Multi-Agency investigation leads to felony arrests in human trafficking case
October 15, 2025
HOWARD CO. – Earlier today, October 15, 2025, members of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Indiana State Police Indianapolis Post, Kokomo Police Department, Battle Ground Police Department, H...
Indiana Daily Student director fired over alleged censorship order
October 15, 2025
BLOOMINGTON — The Director of Student Media at Indiana University, Jim Rodenbush, has been ousted by the Media School after he allegedly refused to comply with a directive to censor an upcoming pri...
Nationwide Recall: Stones found in Ben’s Original Ready Rice products
October 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A popular rice brand has issued a nationwide recall for several batches of its Ready Rice products after discovering the potential for small stones in the packaging. The recall, ...
Security guard arrested on felony battery charges after attack of homeless man in Bloomington’s People’s Park
October 15, 2025
BLOOMINGTON— A private security guard employed by a city-contracted company has been arrested and charged with a felony after police allege he struck a homeless man with a police baton in People’...