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Bloomington native Dusty Tuner re-released on parole after brief re-incarceration over "misunderstanding"
15+ min ago (401+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Dustin "Dusty" Turner, a Bloomington, Indiana native who has spent roughly three decades fighting a controversial murder conviction in Virginia, is being released on parole for a second time this year following a brief re-incarceration that advocates…...
Wheeler Mission marks 10 years of service in Bloomington
31+ min ago (238+ words) BLOOMINGTON " Wheeler Mission marked 10 years of service in Bloomington, Indiana, with the Wheeler Mission-Bloomington Gala held Thursday, May 14, bringing together more than 220 community leaders, supporters, and partners to celebrate a decade of life transformation. Founded in 1893, Wheeler Mission has long…...
4-H teen's 'Dignity in a Duffle' project replaces trash bags with comfort for foster youth
32+ min ago (401+ words) RILEY " A Vigo County teenager is turning compassion into action by ensuring local youth facing sudden, difficult transitions are met with comfort and respect. Audrey Reinoehl, president of the Riley 4-H Club, is the driving force behind Dignity in a…...
Two juveniles, one adult killed in early morning crash on I-65
24+ min ago (311+ words) HOBART " Authorities have released updated details regarding a catastrophic, triple-fatal crash on Interstate 65 early Friday morning, correcting initial reports about the ages of the victims. While preliminary information indicated that all three passengers who lost their lives were juveniles, the…...
Police Log: May 17, 2026
22+ hour, 34+ min ago (18+ words) Arrests " May 17 Arrests " May 16 Incidents " May 15 Incidents " May 17 Incidents " May 16 Accidents " May 16...
Police Log: May 16, 2026
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1019+ words) WBIW - 12: 08 a. m. Traffic stop at State Road 50 E and Stars Boulevard - 12: 39 a. m. Property found at the Wilson Park Shelter House - 1: 06 a. m. Medical emergency in the 1000 block of K Street - 2: 33 a. m. Medical emergency in the 2000 block of Southwood Drive - 2: 51 a. m. Traffic stop at State Road 37 and…...
Obituary: Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Archer
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (389+ words) WBIW Kenneth (Kenny) Ray Archer, 80, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on May 2nd, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Kenny was born August 2nd, 1945, to John Kendrick and Elberta Archer of Pleasant, Indiana. He was a proud United States Army veteran…...
HISTORIC TRIUMPH! Stars conquer Red Devils 3-2 to win first HHC championship in program history
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (802+ words) JEFFERSONVILLE " With history hanging on his dead-tired left arm, with nothing but adrenaline and ice water coursing through his weary body, Cutler Chastain was determined to finish what he started. Even when his worried coach approached the mound, asking the…...
Obituary: Sondra K. Sons
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (205+ words) WBIW Sondra K. Sons, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Lutheran Life Villages in Fort Wayne. Born July 4, 1939, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Paul W. and Inez Catherine (Fisher) Lewis. Sondra married James M. Sons, and he preceded her in death....
FREE health screenings highlight 2026 Senior Fair
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (286+ words) BEDFORD " Free health screenings and wellness demonstrations have become a cornerstone of the WBIW Senior Fair presented by Vertical Home Health, offering attendees an opportunity to gather important health information in a convenient community setting. For many visitors, the health…...