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Man charged with felony failure to register as sex offender in Lawrence County
November 5, 2025
BEDFORD — A homeless man has been charged with two Level 6 felonies in Lawrence County after allegedly failing to comply with his legal obligations as a registered sex offender. Troy Allen Terry...
All-way stop coming to State Road 160 in New Liberty
November 5, 2025
WASHINGTON CO. – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the installation of a new all-way stop on State Road 160 in New Liberty. Beginning on or after Wednesday, November 19,...
Community invited to Burris Elementary for Honoring the Brave celebration
November 5, 2025
MITCHELL — The local community is invited to join a special event dedicated to honoring local heroes as Burris Elementary School hosts a Veterans Day: Honoring the Brave celebration on Tuesday, Nov...
Identity released of woman found deceased in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area
November 5, 2025
WARRICK CO. – Detectives were able to positively identify the woman found deceased in the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area as Kristina Robison, 35, of Henderson, KY. During this investigatio...
Indiana sets firm dates and quotas for bobcat trapping season
November 5, 2025
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has finalized the calendar and operational rules for the state’s newly established bobcat trapping season, which is set to begin in November....
Deadly UPS Cargo Plane crash near Louisville Airport claims at least nine lives
November 5, 2025
LOUISVILLE, KY – A tragic accident unfolded shortly after sunrise on Tuesday when a UPS cargo plane, Flight 2976, crashed near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, resulting in a fiery in...
Police Log: November 5, 2025
November 5, 2025
Bedford Police Department Arrested: November 4 8:20 p.m. Robert J. Gilbert, 36, Bedford, domestic battery in the presence of a child, strangulation Incidents: November 4 12:32 a.m. A m...
Spreen’s Stars studying to pass the E scale for season opener at Sullivan
November 5, 2025
Chase Spreen and the Stars will open the 2025-26 season at Sullivan on Thursday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Eager for a restart, Bedford North Lawrence will revert back...
Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County Annual Online Auction is live, bidding open through Nov. 8
November 5, 2025
BEDFORD — The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County has opened its annual online auction, offering the community the opportunity to bid on gift baskets, unique experiences, and other special items...
Bedford begins annual leaf collection for November
November 5, 2025
BEDFORD — The Bedford Street and Sanitation Department is providing leaf collection throughout the month of November for residential addresses within city limits. Crews will use the leaf vacuum tru...