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New Year’s resolution winter workout tips — new video available from Purdue
January 16, 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE — A video featuring Jason Chrapek, a clinical assistant professor in the College of Health and Human Sciences’ Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University, is availab...
City adds College Football National Championship watch party opportunity at Buskirk-Chumley following Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
January 16, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Following the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, the City has arranged an optional, free, community viewing opportunity at the Buskirk‑Chumley Theater...
BPD traffic stop leads to arrest of Indianapolis man on meth and narcotics charges
January 16, 2026
BEDFORD — An Indianapolis man was arrested early Jan. 11 after a traffic stop in Bedford led to the discovery of suspected drugs and paraphernalia, police said. Cody Hamilton, 35, was taken i...
Bloomington recognized as 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer
January 16, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named Bloomington as a2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the city’s efforts to close the digital divide.&nb...
Bedford to host 37th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity March and Service Sunday
January 16, 2026
Organizers say the annual event is intended to bring residents together through fellowship, prayer, and reflection in honor of Dr. King’s legacy and the ongoing importance of unity in the community...
Mitchell Community Public Library hosts “Amazing Hoosier Women” Escape Room for teens Feb. 7
January 16, 2026
MITCHELL — Mitchell Community Public Library is inviting local teens to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test with an “Amazing Hoosier Women” Escape Room on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. ...
Secretary Diego Morales reminds candidates of January 21st campaign finance reporting deadline
January 16, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is reminding Indiana candidates and political committees that the next campaign finance reporting deadline is less than a week away, on Wedne...
Mitchell man arrested after welfare check leads to protective order violation
January 16, 2026
MITCHELL — A Mitchell man was arrested following an investigation into a reported disturbance and an alleged violation of a protective order at a local veterans organization late last year, police ...
Rested Jennings ready for conference clash with BNL
January 16, 2026
BNL’s Gibson Crane and the Stars will seek their first Hoosier Hills Conference win when they visit Jennings County (5-5) on Saturday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Crav...
The Lawrence County Community Foundation awards $50,000 in Community Grants
January 16, 2026
LAWRENCE COUNTY – The Board of the Lawrence County Community Foundation awarded $50,000 in Community Grants to six Lawrence County nonprofit organizations. The grant recipients address a wide r...