News across Greater Bedford
Indiana receives proposed approval for Coal Ash Permit Program following EPA leadership visit
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined U.S. EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi and state environmental leaders Tuesday to announce the federal government’s proposed approval...
East steps ahead in conference race with Edison-style victory over BNL
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – According to genius inventor Thomas Edison, credited for the electric light bulb and phonograph, success is “10 percent inspiration...
Mitchell couple arrested on child neglect, animal neglect charges after police find unsafe home conditions
MITCHELL — A Mitchell woman was arrested on September 7th after police investigating a 911 open-line call reported finding what they described as unsafe and unsanitary...
Governor Braun builds momentum in Indiana’s creative economy
INDIANA – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today highlighted the growth of Indiana’s creative economy, delivering video remarks at the 2026 Indiana Creative Economy Summit hosted...
Pacers Foundation, Indiana Fever, and Purdue University to unveil renovated courts at Tarkington Park
INDIANAPOLIS — The Pacers Foundation, Indiana Fever, Purdue University, Indy Parks, and The Parks Alliance of Indianapolis are inviting community members to celebrate the unveiling...
Bedford man arrested after alleged domestic battery, police say
BEDFORD — A Bedford man was arrested Sept. 8 after police responded to a report of a possible domestic dispute involving a man and woman in...
Indiana State Police ICAC Task Force targets online predators in statewide ‘Operation Guardian Angel’
INDIANA – The Indiana State Police, which oversees the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, once again organized and led Operation Guardian Angel,...
Amazon sellers recall thousands of hair dryer brushes over electrocution and burn risks
INDIANA – Federal safety regulators have issued an urgent safety alert for thousands of hair styling tools sold nationwide on Amazon, warning that the products...
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra expands oartnership with Indianapolis Ballet for 2026-27 Season
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) and Indianapolis Ballet are expanding their artistic partnership for the 2026-27 season, bringing the full power of live...
Mitchell woman arrested for theft after stealing Halloween decorations
MITCHELL — A 60-year-old Mitchell woman was arrested Wednesday, September 9th, after police said she stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of Halloween decorations from a...
Purdue, Indianapolis Colts launch STEAM Combine for students
INDIANAPOLIS — Purdue University and the Indianapolis Colts are teaming up to bring science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education to the football field with...
Becky’s Place opens new Dental Assistant Program for local residents
BEDFORD — Becky’s Place launched a new initiative to support and empower the women who call it home. Becky’s Place has empowered countless women to...