DeKalb County teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award

WATERLOO â€“ The Indiana Department of Education and the Milken Family Foundation recently surprised Ashley Johnson, an entrepreneurship teacher at DeKalb High School in Waterloo, with the prestigious Milken…

Continue Reading...

Resources available to help families access nutritious meals during winter break

LAWRENCE CO. — Winter break can be particularly challenging for families facing food insecurity, as children may no longer have access to the reliable school…

Continue Reading...

Stars on entrance ramp to fast lane for road trip to high-scoring Silver Creek

By Justin Sokeland WBIW.com BEDFORD – Life in the fast lane will surely make you lose your mind, and Bedford North Lawrence is on the…

Continue Reading...

Driving away deceptive conduct in the used car industry, Attorney General Todd Rokita files six lawsuits on behalf of buyers 

INDIANAPOLIS – General Todd Rokita has announced a sweep of lawsuits against multiple Indiana car dealers allegedly engaged in deceptive acts against car-buying Hoosiers. The…

Continue Reading...

Ayla Steele named Orange County 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar

ORANGE CO.— The Orange County Community Foundation is proud to announce that Ayla Steele, a standout student from Orleans High School, has been selected as…

Continue Reading...

Three men are behind bars after police investigations in Washington

WASHINGTON — A series of arrests occurred on Tuesday, December 17, following multiple criminal investigations by the Washington Police Department. The first arrest took place…

Continue Reading...

15-year-old student arrested for threats and weapons possession at Walton School

LOGANSPORT — A 15-year-old student was arrested Monday after allegedly making threats and possessing weapons at a school in Walton, Indiana, according to a press…

Continue Reading...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, projects steady economic growth in 2025

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut its third interest rate this year, lowering its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point. This move…

Continue Reading...

Police Log: December 19, 2024

Bedford Police Department Arrests – December 18 Incidents – December 18 Incidents – December 17 Accidents – December 18 Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department Arrests –…

Continue Reading...

Strong fourth quarter helps Bluejackets beat Shoals 40-32

By Noah Dalton MITCHELL — Mitchell High School picked up their second win of the season on Tuesday night, beating Shoals 40-32. On a night…

Continue Reading...