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FBI to lead critical town halls following rise in tech-related crimes against children
January 26, 2026
GREENE CO. — As local law enforcement reports a troubling surge in sexual crimes against children involving smartphones and social media, the FBI is stepping in to help Greene County families fight...
City of Bloomington delays sanitation services beginning Monday, Jan. 26
January 26, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Due to the winter weather event “Fern, “ which continues to impact southern Indiana, City of Bloomington Sanitation services will be delayed beginning Monday, January 26, 2026. ...
Winter storm delays historical tribute to Odon’s 1922 Lincoln statue
January 26, 2026
ODON — A highly anticipated public presentation uncovering the history of Odon Park’s iconic Abraham Lincoln sculpture has been sidelined by an approaching winter storm. The project, led by In...
Alleged gang retaliation: Five arrested in shooting of Indiana judge and wife
January 26, 2026
LAFAYETTE — Authorities have apprehended five individuals in connection with the targeted shooting of Tippecanoe Superior Court Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly, at their home last Sunday....
January 26 Traveling Town Hall moves to Zoom due to winter storm
January 26, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Out of an abundance of caution due to the anticipated winter storm, the Traveling Town Hall scheduled for Monday, January 26, will now be held virtually via Zoom. Mayor Kerry Tho...
Indiana State Police investigate officer involved shooting
January 26, 2026
POSEY CO. – Indiana State Police are still investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred January 22 on SR 69 north of Copperline Road involving two Posey County Sheriff’s Deputie...
Heltonville Youth League 2026 baseball & softball sign-ups announced
January 26, 2026
HELTONVILLE – Heltonville Youth League is now accepting registrations for the 2026 baseball and softball season, with several in-person sign-up opportunities scheduled in late February and earl...
BNL faces rematch with New Albany in sectional
January 26, 2026
BNL coach Chase Spreen and the Stars (16-6) will face New Albany (4-17) in the first Class 4A sectional semifinal at New Albany on Feb. 6. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – The ping...
Rumpke Waste & Recycling suspending trash and recycling collection on Monday
January 25, 2026
MEDORA – Rumpke Waste & Recycling will suspend trash and recycling collection on Monday, Jan. 26 for customers throughout southern Indiana. Residents with Monday collection will be servic...
Orleans Town Hall closed on Monday
January 25, 2026
ORLEANS – Orleans Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to the severe winter weather conditions. There will be NO trash collection on Monday due to the road conditions. Depe...