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Disruptions at local motels lead to arrest of homeless man for public intoxication
BEDFORD — A disturbance across two local motels late Monday night resulted in the arrest of a homeless man after police say he repeatedly disrupted...
Attorney General Todd Rokita sues IHSAA to eliminate discriminatory race quota from high school sports leadership
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita announced today his office is suing the Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. to force the immediate elimination of...
StoneGate Arts & Education Center releases video on early and absentee voting in Lawrence County
BEDFORD – StoneGate Arts & Education Center has released a new video focused on early voting, absentee voting, and election procedures in Lawrence County, Indiana....
Gov. Braun announces federal SPARK grant to modernize Indiana power grid, lower costs for Hoosier ratepayers
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana’s energy infrastructure is getting a massive upgrade through the federal SPARK grant from the U.S. Department...
Repeated disturbances lead to arrest of Bedford man for trespassing, resisting police
BEDFORD — A neighborhood dispute escalated into a late-night arrest on Sept. 21 after a Bedford man allegedly harassed his neighbors, trespassed on their property,...
BNL flicks on the bright lights to drive past Springs Valley in four sets
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Flicking the switch, from squinting in the twilight with one headlight to shining the bright beams in Springs Valley’s...
Purdue, Pacers Foundation dedicate courts honoring Fever legends
INDIANAPOLIS — Two refurbished basketball courts at Tarkington Park in Indianapolis now honor two Indiana Fever legends with strong ties to Purdue University. Purdue University...
Midnight disturbance at Bedford apartment leads to firearms seizure and multiple arrests
BEDFORD — A chaotic domestic disturbance call early Wednesday morning led to the arrest of multiple individuals—including an underage Bloomington man facing illegal consumption charges—and...
Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank
INDIANA — Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. A June 2024 public opinion poll from the American Heart Association and Research! found that about...
Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission schedules executive session for property discussion
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Commission will meet in executive session on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, to discuss potential real estate transactions. The meeting...
City of Bedford
Published September 24Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule
Customers may notice fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their tap water ...
City of Bedford announces Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing schedule starting Sunday, Sept. 27
BEDFORD — The City of Bedford Utilities Department will begin its autumn fire hydrant flushing program on Sunday night, Sept. 27, 2026. The maintenance work...