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Senator Banks on Fox and Friends: “President Trump is first POTUS in 40 years serious about fighting war on drugs”
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Fox & Friends to discuss the recent Washington, D.C. shooting of two National Guardsmen by an Afghan nationa...
Registration still open for the illuminated 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade
December 4, 2025
BEDFORD — With 90 parade spots already filled and organizers expecting well over 100 total registrations, the 2025 Bedford Christmas Parade is on track to be one of the most exciting in city histor...
Greene County General Hospital announces discontinue of OB services in 2026
December 4, 2025
LINTON — Greene County General Hospital (GCGH) announced today that it will discontinue obstetric (OB) services effective January 31, 2026, as part of a planned transition in response to long...
Great Lakes shredded cheese recalled due to metal fragment risk
December 4, 2025
INDIANA – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a widespread Class II recall affecting more than 200,000 cases of shredded mozzarella and various cheese blends due to the po...
Purdue Extension to host free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning Workshop at Melton Public Library
December 4, 2025
FRENCH LICK — As grocery prices continue to challenge families across southern Indiana, Purdue Extension–Orange County is offering a free Food Budgeting & Meal Planning workshop to help house...
From 1970 to present, Holmes the coaching constant as South seeks to extend impervious streak against Stars
December 4, 2025
Bloomington South coaching legend J.R. Holmes will lead the Panthers (1-1) into BNL Fieldhouse to tangle with the Stars (0-2) on Friday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Ever...
Controlled Deer Hunts at Griffy Lake Nature safeguard forest health, plant diversity
December 3, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department continues to actively manage Griffy Lake Nature Preserve for plant and habitat diversity. To that end, managed d...
Create holiday magic at Paoli Public Library’s Christmas Clothespin Craft event
December 3, 2025
PAOLI — Families are invited to get creative at the Paoli Public Library during a festive hands-on craft event on Friday, Dec. 19. From 4 to 6 p.m., the library will host its Christmas Clothe...
Aggressive Driving Epidemic: New study details U.S. Road Rage; Highlights critical danger in Indiana
December 3, 2025
INDIANA— A new national analysis by car insurance experts reveals that aggressive driving is alarmingly widespread across the United States. While the study uncovers the common behaviors and trigge...
Donors urged to ‘Do Your Research’ before giving: IRS warns of holiday charity scams
December 3, 2025
INDIANA — As the holiday season approaches and giving campaigns ramp up, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is issuing a critical warning to taxpayers: Do your research before donating to charities...