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Traffic stop leads to meth, fentanyl, and marijuana seizure in Bedford
January 19, 2026
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Friday evening after police stopped a vehicle and found multiple illegal substances, authorities said. Samuel Bultman, 32, was taken into custody on Jan. ...
Indiana lawmakers advance “Peer Support” Bill to combat rising youth suicide rates
January 19, 2026
INDIANA — New data from Mental Health America (MHA) has issued a sobering reminder for Hoosier families: suicide remains one of the top three leading causes of death for children and teenagers in I...
BNL continuing tough run against ranked opponents with road trip to Austin
January 19, 2026
Senior guard Trinidy Bailey will lead Bedford North Lawrence into action at Austin on Tuesday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – By the time Bedford North Lawrence reaches the...
Property Transfer: January 18, 2025
January 18, 2026
Filed January 15: Mary Jo Cannedy Revocable Trust to Gary Manley, 845 Smith Road, Oolitic, IN, 47421, $35,000 The post Property Transfer: January 18, 2025 appeared first on WBIW.
Police Log: January 18, 2026
January 18, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 18 12:17 a.m. Report of a disabled vehicle on 15th Street at I Street 12:18 a.m. Traffic stop on 33rd Street at Mitchell Road 12:19 a....
Lipp wins HHC backstroke as Stars finish fourth
January 18, 2026
BNL’s Ava Lipp won the HHC title in the 100-yard backstroke on Saturday. COLUMBUS – Bedford North Lawrence’s Ava Lipp won her signature event, taking the title in the 100-yard backstroke ...
Panthers have Johnny on the spot while powering to 48-37 win over cold Stars
January 18, 2026
NORTH VERNON – BNL’s Parker Kern attacks the lane during Saturday night’s clash with Jennings County. The Panthers recorded a 48-37 triumph. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com NORTH VERNON...
BNL wrestlers finish 7th in HHC
January 17, 2026
JEFFERSONVILLE – Bedford North Lawrence finished seventh during the Hoosier Hills Conference wrestling meet on Saturday. The Stars totaled 25 points. Columbus East won the team title with...
BNL misses its title shot as No.11 Floyd Central dominates showdown with 50-25 victory
January 17, 2026
BNL’s Miley Sherrill looks for an opening inside Floyd Central’s defense. Sherrill had 9 points, but the Stars suffered a 50-25 loss to the Highlanders in a battle for a share of the HHC title on...
North Lawrence Schools to remain open on MLK Day; operate on two-hour delay Tuesday after title game
January 17, 2026
BEDFORD – North Lawrence Community Schools will operate on a two-hour delay schedule Tuesday, January 20 following Monday night’s national championship game. District officials said the de...