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Stars earn ‘morale’ points during 1-0 loss to Bloomington North
By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – If there’s truly “no such thing as a moral victory” in competition, with the scoreboard reflecting the simplistic conclusion...
Deadline extended to September 25: $35 million available for partnerships to combat feral swine
INDIANA – The application deadline for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program has been extended to this Friday, September 25, 2026. USDA made available...
Governor Mike Braun announces Governor’s Arts Award nominations are open
INDIANA – Governor Mike Braun today announced that nominations are open for the 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards, the highest honor the state gives in the arts,...
Mitchell’s Little Stars shine at 2026 Itty Bitty Persimmon Baby Contest
MITCHELL — Mitchell was filled with some of its smallest and cutest Persimmon Festival participants Sunday as the 2026 Itty Bitty Persimmon Baby Contest brought...
Lawrence County Independent Schools Board of Trustees set to hold regular meeting
BEDFORD — The Board of Trustees of Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS) will convene for a regular public meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. The...
Lawrence County EMA and first responders conduct hazardous materials tabletop exercise
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) partnered with local and state first responders to execute its annual hazardous materials tabletop exercise, focusing...
Sheriff Greg Day updates commissioners on jail population and phone system repairs
BEDFORD — Lawrence County Sheriff Greg Day briefed county commissioners Tuesday morning on the resolution of a multi-week telephone outage at the Sheriff’s Office, while...
Lawrence County Highway Department wraps Up 2026 paving operations, Bridge to be replaced this spring
BEDFORD — Lawrence County has officially completed its annual road paving program for the year, paving more than 30 miles of local roadways while continuing...
Financial Services Academy launches first statewide cohort of retail banking apprentices
INDIANA – The Financial Services Academy (FSA), a subsidiary of the Indiana Bankers Association, is proud to announce the launch of its first cohort of...
Indiana native and Altimeter Capital founder commits $250 per child to jump-start Trump Accounts for eligible Hoosier children born in 2023 and 2024
INDIANA — Entrepreneur, investor, and Indiana native Brad Gerstner announced today that the Brad Gerstner Family Foundation, a donor-advised fund at National Philanthropic Trust, will... The post Indiana native and Altimeter Capital founder commits $250 per child to jump-start…
Cartwheel Care collaborates with Anthem to expand Telehealth Mental Health Services to 12,500 K-12 students across Indiana
INDIANA — Cartwheel Care, a telehealth mental health provider for K-12 schools, today announced plans to expand access to care for up to 12,500 students...
Indiana Excise Police honored with ‘Agency of the Year’ award
NEW ORLEANS — The National Liquor Law Enforcement Association has named the Indiana State Excise Police, a division of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission,...