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BNL passes trial by fire as its heads into HHC clash with Columbus East
January 12, 2026
BNL’s Sammie Nusbaum and the Stars will host Columbus East on Tuesday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Trial by fire, an intense experience to test skills, character and e...
Police Log: January 11, 2026
January 11, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests – January 11 1:15 a.m. Cody Hamilton, 35, Martinsville, possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug ...
BNL swimmers finish third at Mount Vernon
January 11, 2026
BNL’s Ava Lipp won the 100 backstroke as the Stars finished third at Mount Vernon on Saturday. MOUNT VERNON – Bedford North Lawrence finished third in both meets during the Mount Vernon Inv...
BNL wrestlers finish 9th at Old Capitol
January 10, 2026
CORYDON – Bedford North Lawrence finished ninth in the Old Capitol Classic during high school wrestling action on Saturday. The Stars totaled 36 points in the 10-team field. New Albany wo...
Stars thaw out in overtime for 56-53 victory over Indian Creek
January 10, 2026
TRAFALGAR – BNL’s Sammie Nusbaum looks for room in the middle of Indian Creek’s defense. Nusbaum scored 15 points as the Stars edged the Braves 56-53 in overtime on Saturday. By Justin So...
BNL’s Tipton bows out in wrestling regional
January 10, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Bedford North Lawrence freshman Abby Tipton fell in the first round of the IHSAA regional during girls high school wrestling action at Bloomington South on Saturday. Tipton ...
Police Log: January 10, 2026
January 10, 2026
Bedford Police Department Arrests- January 9 6:37 p.m. Edwin Kamron, 27, No address given, Wanted on a warrant Incidents- January 9 12:12 a.m. Medical emergency in the 2000 block of No...
Lawson carries the Olympian torch with dynamic double-double as East edges BNL 62-60
January 10, 2026
BNL’s Gibson Crane powers through the defense. Crane scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but Columbus East stopped the Stars 62-60 on Friday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD...
Bedford man breaks terms of his probation and suffers the consequences
January 9, 2026
BEDFORD – On January 7, 2026, a Bedford man was sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction by Judge Robert Cline, sitting Judge Pro Tem in Lawrence Superior Court I, after failing to co...
The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet on Jan. 14
January 9, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Common Council will meet on Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers (#115), Showers Building at 401 N. Morton Street in Bloomington. ...