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Multiple crashes force closure of Interstate 65 in Jackson County - Fox 59
December 31, 2025
Multiple crashes force closure of Interstate 65 in Jackson County Fox 59
Stars climb the mountain to top Springs Valley, finish fifth in Eagle Classic tournament
December 31, 2025
AUSTIN – BNL’s Trinidy Bailey battles for possession of a loose ball during Tuesday’s clash with Class A No.9 Springs Valley. Bailey had 18 points as the Stars stopped the Blackhawks 57-52 ...
Bluejackets beat Eastern, fall to North Harrison in Cement City Classic pool play
December 30, 2025
By Noah Dalton MITCHELL — Monday marked the beginning of the 2025 Cement City Classic, the third annual tournament hosted at The Hive. Mitchell High School were the champions of the event for...
Bedford man sentenced to six years for attempted escape
December 30, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to attempted escape and being adjudicated a habitual offender, according to court of...
Bedford man sentenced to six years in methamphetamine case
December 30, 2025
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was sentenced this week to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty to a methamphetamine-related felony, according to court records. Damon ...
Indiana gas prices continue to fall
December 30, 2025
INDIANA – Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.65/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Pric...
BNL in defensive ‘beast’ mode for 47-26 win over Class No.4 Trinity Lutheran in Eagle Classic
December 30, 2025
AUSTIN – BNL’s Miley Sherrill drives against Trinity Lutheran’s Marissa Baker. Sherrill scored 11 points as the Stars stopped the Cougars 47-26 in the consolation round of the Eagle Classic...
Community Change: Endings and New Beginnings Define June 2025
December 30, 2025
BEDFORD – June 2025 marked a period of both endings and new beginnings for the Bedford community. As one organization concluded a legacy of service, another celebrated a partnership that promis...
May 2025: A Month of historic firsts, tragic losses, and community resilience
December 30, 2025
BEDFORD – May 2025 was a month of significant events, ranging from national and local weather disasters to a historic moment for the Roman Catholic Church and the passing of a beloved public fi...
Police Log: December 30, 2025
December 30, 2025
Bedford Police Department Incidents- December 29 12:20 a.m. Traffic violation at 16th and K Streets 1:46 a.m. Off-duty assist at 11th and O Streets 4:42 a.m. Medical emergency in the 300...