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Winter Storm Watch issued for Southern Indiana this weekend: Major snow and ice expected this weekend
January 21, 2026
INDIANA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for much of Southern Indiana, including Lawrence, Monroe, and Jackson counties, as an expansive winter system prepares t...
Man arrested after found stumbling at gas pump
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested Friday evening after witnesses reported him stumbling and falling at a popular local gas station. Christopher J. Terry, 59, of Bedford, was taken into custod...
Community Corrections offers FREE firewood ahead of winter storm
January 21, 2026
LAWRENCE CO. — With temperatures forecast to plummet into the single digits and snow expected to move into the region this weekend, Lawrence County Community Corrections is putting out an urgent ca...
Utilities work to identify lead service lines, invites resident participation
January 21, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) is encouraging customers with unknown water service line materials to help identify their service lines as part of the ongoing Lead Service Line R...
Indiana DNR Division of Forestry’s 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is returning
January 21, 2026
INDIANA – The Indiana DNR Division of Forestry’s 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest is returning for the 2025-26 school year, with an exciting change. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will...
Free tax education webinar begins Jan. 29
January 21, 2026
INDIANA – Join Ruby Ward, Utah State University, and Adam Kantrovich, Clemson University, for a presentation on Demystifying Tax Records. They will discuss general information on: Ho...
Man arrested on OWI charges after drifting across lanes on State Road 37
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested early Monday morning on a felony driving charge after a police officer observed him drifting across lanes on State Road 37. Mark C. Withers, 24, was taken in...
Teens and young adults who have spent time in foster care share policy priorities with state lawmakers
January 21, 2026
INDIANA – Foster Success program participants and leaders met with members of the Indiana General Assembly today for the organization’s Fourth Annual Day at the Statehouse. The...
Arts Commission supports creative small businesses through two programs
January 21, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that 33 Indiana artists have received Work In Progress: Micro-Support Grant awards, and 12 creative small businesses have completed Th...
BFD Battalion Chief Faubion retires after over 31 years of dedicated service to our community
January 21, 2026
BEDFORD — Battalion Chief Jay Faubion has retired from the Bedford Fire Department after more than 31½ years of service, closing a career marked by leadership, dedication, and commitment to the co...