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Woman threatens neighbors, now faces intimidation charges
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford woman was detained and is now facing a felony intimidation charge after allegedly making threatening statements toward her neighbors while retrieving a knife on Monday, November...
Community invited to Klondike Housing Update at French Lick Resort
December 2, 2025
FRENCH LICK — Residents interested in new housing opportunities in the French Lick area are invited to attend the Klondike Community Housing Update on Monday, December 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Hi...
Volunteers needed for faith-based emergency shelter
December 2, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Severe Weather Emergency Shelter (BSWERS) is a volunteer, faith-based initiative that provides supplemental shelter during extreme winter weather. A...
Lawrence County judge rejects plea deal in children’s death; Brittany Medina to face Jury Trial
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — The sentencing of Brittany Medina, the Mitchell woman who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the drowning deaths of her two young children, was rejected by a Lawrence County judge this mo...
Holiday closures and trash schedule changes for City of Bedford
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford has announced the upcoming office closures and corresponding changes to trash, recycling, and transportation routes for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. ...
Stay Informed: WBIW urges audience to bookmark closing, cancelation and delays page
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — As severe weather season approaches or strikes, local media outlet WBIW is strongly urging its audience to prepare by saving the direct link to its comprehensive list of closings, cancell...
Community invited to Free Holiday Singalong at StoneGate Center
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD— The holiday season is set to receive a harmonious start with a Community Holiday Singalong featuring Becky Muncy & Friends at the StoneGate Arts & Education Center. The event...
Community Holiday Singalong set for December 6 at Stone Gate Center
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — The holiday season is getting a musical start this year with a special Community Holiday Singalong featuring Becky Muncy & Friends.The event will take place on Saturday Decembr 6, at ...
Tire Recall Alert: Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires recalled over registration issue
December 2, 2025
NATIONWIDE — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a new tire safety recall for certain Achilles ATR Sport 2 tires manufactured by Pt. Multistrada Arah Sarana, TB...
Driver fails to yield to emergency vehicle, arrested on OWI charges
December 2, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was taken into custody early Friday morning on charges of operating a vehicle while Intoxicated and OWI endangerment following a traffic stop initiated after he allegedly fa...