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Winter is prime time for smallmouth bass: Anglers head for deep, slow water
December 1, 2025
INDIANA – Don’t hang up your fishing gear yet—the colder winter months offer excellent opportunities for catching smallmouth bass, provided anglers know where to look. Photo provided...
Controversial FDA memo claims link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths
December 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The director of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) vaccine division, Dr. Vinay Prasad, sent a highly contested internal memo to agency staff this week, claiming a lin...
Nextech Annual CSforGood Competition to bring 100+ students, computer science educators and tech leaders to the Statehouse on Dec. 3.
December 1, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS – Nearly 70 students from K-12 schools in 11 Indiana counties will compete on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Indiana Statehouse in the 7th annual Nextech CSforGood Competition ...
North Knox, with defensive superpowers, set to invade BNL Fieldhouse for Primus-time clash with Stars
November 30, 2025
BNL’s Miley Sherrill and the Stars will host Class 2A No.1 North Knox on Monday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – In the mythical world of Transformers, Primus is the creat...
Dine & Donate: Support the Mitchell Band at El Compadre
November 30, 2025
MITCHELL— The community is invited to enjoy a festive meal while supporting the Mitchell Bluejackets Band at a special “Dine to Donate” fundraiser this Monday, December 1st. The event, ...
Orleans Police encourage community to participate in “Project Blue Light” this holiday season
November 30, 2025
ORLEANS—The Orleans Police Department (OPD) and Town officials are once again promoting “Project Blue Light” this holiday season, urging residents to incorporate blue into their seasona...
Gas prices plunge to four-year low; Averaging below $3 per gallon
November 30, 2025
INDIANA — Motorists across the United States are celebrating a significant financial reprieve as the national average price of gasoline has fallen below the $3-per-gallon mark for the first time si...
Senator Banks announces 2025 Service Academy Nominees
November 30, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) announced the nomination of 33 students from across Indiana to the United States Service Academies’ graduating class of 2030. Senator Jim Ba...
Police Log: November 30, 2025
November 30, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrests – November 29 12:57 a.m. James E. Souders, 52, Bedford, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, OWI endangerment 8:22 p.m. Justin C. Hobson, 41, Bedfo...
Winter Storm Warning issued for Southern Indiana: 3 to 7 inches of snow expected in Lawrence County
November 29, 2025
LAWRENCE CO. — Residents of Southern Indiana, including Lawrence County, are urged to prepare for a significant winter storm as a Winter Storm Warning is now in effect. The warning, issued by the N...