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Police Log: January 4, 2026
January 4, 2026
Bedford Police Department Incidents – January 3 12:29 a.m. Agency assistance requested in the 5000 block of State Road 54 West in Springville. Bedford Fire Department responded 12:53 ...
City of Bloomington Utilities Issues Precautionary Boil Order for eight addresses
January 4, 2026
BLOOMINGTON – Due to a water main break, 21 addresses on East Allen Street, South Grant Street. Henderson Street, East Dixie Street, Lincoln Street, and South Dunn Street are under a precautio...
BNL boys basketball stats 2025-26
January 4, 2026
BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE (2-6) 3s Pct. FGs Pct. FTs Pct. Reb Avg Pts Avg Ben Conner 0-0 .000 9-20 .450 10-13 .769 25 3.1 28 3.5 Gibson Crane 0-0 .000 15-28 .536 5-9 .556 30 3.8 35 4.4 D...
BNL’s Philpott, Fish win titles at Brown County
January 4, 2026
NASHVILLE – BNL’s Wyatt Philpott gains the upper hand during a match at 138 pounds in the Brown County Invitational. Philpott won his weight class as the Stars finished fourth overall. Courte...
Bulldogs teach tough lessons with 54-32 victory over BNL in third-place game of Baird Classic
January 4, 2026
HUNTINGBURG – BNL’s Dax Short drives to the basket during Saturday’s third-place game in the Baird Classic. Orleans conquered the Stars 54-32. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com HUNTINGBUR...
Hot Stars freeze out Huskies during 51-30 matinee victory
January 3, 2026
BNL’s Sammie Nusbaum drives through the defense. Nusbuam had 20 points as the Stars stopped Evansville North 51-30 on Saturday afternoon. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Siberia...
BNL’s Tipton advances to wrestling regional
January 3, 2026
TRAFALGAR – Bedford North Lawrence’s Abby Tipton advanced to the IHSAA regional during girls high school wrestling action in the sectional at Indian Creek on Friday. Tipton finished fou...
Hot-and-cold Stars split first two games in Baird Classic at Southridge
January 3, 2026
HUNTINGBURG – BNL’s Dax Short sizes up South Ripley’s Bryson Sipples during the opening game in the Baird Classic on Friday. Short scored 23 points as the Stars stopped South Ripley 56-48. ...
Multi-million dollar fuel station headlines permits issued by The City of Bedford in December, 2025
January 2, 2026
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford approved a range of building, remodeling, and sign permits in December 2025, including a multimillion-dollar commercial project and several residential improvements ac...
Paoli Police Department honors retirement of K9 Riggs after distinguished service
January 2, 2026
PAOLI — The Paoli Police Department is honoring the retirement of K9 Riggs, a longtime partner and trusted asset whose service played a significant role in protecting the community and supporting o...