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BNL sweeps events while splashing past Salem
December 19, 2025
BEDFORD – Bedford North Lawrence swept the blue ribbons in all the events while cruising to a 136-13 victory over Salem during girls high school swimming action on Thursday. The Lions po...
Class 3A No.2 Silver Creek another fiery home test for Stars
December 19, 2025
BNL coach Jackson Ryan and the Stars (1-3) will face 3A No.2 Silver Creek on Saturday night. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Silver Creek veteran coach Brandon Hoffman is not pron...
Stars, in midst of donut schedule, eager to break their fast with road trip to Owen Valley
December 19, 2025
BNL senior guard Paige Burton and the Stars (7-3) will end their unusual 11-day layoff with a road trip to Owen Valley (5-3) on Saturday afternoon. By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD –...
WBIW announces week 3 winners in Christmas Card Cash giveaway
December 18, 2025
BEDFORD — WBIW announced the Week 3 results of its annual Christmas Card Cash giveaway, with a total of 283 cards received heading into the third weekly drawing. Week 3 cash prize winners includ...
Alabama residents arrested in multi-state Home Depot theft ring
December 18, 2025
JASPER — A suspicious social media post has led to the dismantling of an organized retail theft operation spanning several states. Jasper Police arrested Rajean Sanders, 31, and Kyle Noftle, 26, bo...
Free Purdue Extension walking program encourages healthier habits in the new year
December 18, 2025
PAOLI — Residents looking to improve their health in the new year without a major time commitment are invited to take part in a free, email-based walking program offered by Purdue Extension Orange ...
Bedford Public Library invites kids to explore extreme weather in “When Nature Strikes”
December 18, 2025
BEDFORD — Young science fans will get a hands-on look at the forces behind some of nature’s most powerful events during an upcoming Bedford Public Library program. The library will host “Whe...
Senator Jim Banks visits Indiana National Guard in Washington D.C.
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) visited Indiana National Guard troops who are in Washington D.C. to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission as part of President ...
Attorney General Todd Rokita attends Trump administration announcement of bold actions to stop sex-rejecting procedures on minors
December 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday announced bold federal actions to protect children from chemical and surgical mutilation done...
Bloomington offers free downtown parking for holiday shoppers
December 18, 2025
BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington residents and visitors will be able to park downtown for free during the peak holiday season as the city waives parking fees beginning 5 p.m. on Dec. 18 through the en...