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Bloomfield man apprehended while committing burglary by Greene County deputies
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (244+ words) LYONS " A Bloomfield man is behind bars after law enforcement caught him exiting an upper level of a home during an alleged Sunday morning break-in. According to the Greene County Sheriff's Department, emergency dispatchers received a call reporting a burglary…...
Health officials highlight critical hygiene steps to prevent the spread of pink eye
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (303+ words) WBIW INDIANA " Pink eye (conjunctivitis) remains a highly contagious condition, with both viral and bacterial forms spreading rapidly from person to person. Because there is no single vaccine capable of preventing all types of pink eye, health officials emphasize that…...
Obituary: Thomas H. Walls Jr.
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (178+ words) Thomas H. Walls Jr. , 53, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Bedford. Thomas enjoyed sports, had a deep love for history, and loved working with his hands, finding satisfaction in building, creating, and fixing things. His talents, combined with his…...
Keeping students engaged in their education
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (56+ words) WBIW STATEHOUSE " This year, legislators passed a new law prohibiting students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day. State Reps. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) and Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) describe how this new law will help Hoosier learners....
Lawrence County Rock Club to host 61st Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Jun. 26-28
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (348+ words) BEDFORD " Rockhounds, collectors, hobbyists, and families alike will have an opportunity to explore the world of geology and natural history later this month as the Lawrence County Rock Club hosts its 61st Annual Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show at the Lawrence…...
Bio Blitz, Bee City USA events mark National Pollinator Week
14+ hour, 41+ min ago (305+ words) WBIW BLOOMINGTON " The Bee City USA Bloomington committee, which includes Parks and Recreation, celebrates National Pollinator Week this month with programs, presentations, and a Bio Blitz volunteer event to collect data on pollinators and plants in Bloomington and surrounding areas....
Indiana State troopers, neighbors rescue trapped driver from burning car in Fulton County
14+ hour, 47+ min ago (180+ words) FULTON COUNTY " In the morning hours of June 9th, ISP Captain Bob Burgess and First Sergeant Josh Rozzi responded to a vehicle crash on State Road 17 near County Road 900 South in Fulton County. Initial reports indicated the vehicle was on its…...
Obituary: Dolly Jane Howell Axsom
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (251+ words) May 26, 1946 " June 13, 2026 Dolly Jane Howell Axsom passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Hospice House, Bloomington, with family by her side. She was born May 26, 1946, to Homer and Catherine Eisele Howell at Bedford Dunn Hospital. Dolly was a 1964 graduate of Tunnelton…...
Bartholomew County ICAC Task Force introduces new electronic detection K9 Rico
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (254+ words) COLUMBUS " The Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children (BCICAC) Task Force is introducing its newest four-legged team member to the community: a specialized police dog trained to sniff out hidden digital evidence. Rico, a golden lab mix, will serve as…...
Ivy Tech Bloomington hosting Middle School Visit Day on June 26
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (145+ words) WBIW BLOOMINGTON " Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington invites students and their families to campus for Middle School Visit Day on Friday, June 26, from 1: 00 p. m. to 3: 00 p. m. The visit is designed to encourage students to plan early for college and consider starting at…...