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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > one-dead-after-crash-in-allen-county

One dead after crash in Allen County

1+ hour, 5+ min ago  (210+ words) ALLEN COUNTY " On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, just after 12: 15 p. m. , Indiana State Police Troopers monitoring radio traffic overheard a report of an individual who was believed to be contemplating self-harm. Information provided to law enforcement included a description of the individual's vehicle. A…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > mitchell-man-faces-felony-charge-for-indianas-sex-and-violent-offender-registry-violation

Mitchell man faces felony charge for Indiana's sex and violent offender registry violation

7+ hour, 29+ min ago  (322+ words) BEDFORD " A Mitchell man is facing a Level 5 felony charge after local authorities alleged he failed to comply with Indiana's Sex and Violent Offender Registry requirements. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Chief Deputy Brandon Blackwell of the…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > expansion-of-heflen-park-infrastructure-background-and-impact

Expansion of Heflen Park infrastructure: Background and impact

4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (457+ words) TAYLORSVILLE " Bartholomew County officials are moving forward with plans to overhaul the aging infrastructure at Heflen Park and Campgrounds, following warnings from the state that the current system is no longer sufficient. During their meeting yesterday, County Commissioners opened six…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > schneck-medical-center-opens-registration-for-free-safe-sitter-summer-classes

Schneck Medical Center opens registration for free "Safe Sitter" summer classes

4+ hour, 43+ min ago  (258+ words) SEYMOUR " As summer break approaches, Schneck Medical Center is offering local middle schoolers the opportunity to gain essential life-saving skills through its annual Safe Sitter program. Signups are officially underway for the free, one-day courses designed to prepare young babysitters…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > indiana-launches-first-of-its-kind-initiative-to-expand-cybersecurity-education-and-connect-students-to-college-careers-and-military-service

Indiana launches first-of-its-kind initiative to expand cybersecurity education and connect students to college, careers, and military service

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (488+ words) WBIW INDIANA " Indiana today announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to scale high-quality cybersecurity education across K-12 schools, establishing one of the country's most comprehensive and aligned cybersecurity pathways. With this launch, Indiana becomes the first state to build a strategic, military'aligned cybersecurity…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > monroe-county-officers-to-increase-patrols-for-click-it-or-ticket-campaign

Monroe County officers to increase patrols for "Click It or Ticket" campaign

7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (290+ words) BLOOMINGTON " The Monroe County Traffic Safety Partnership (TSP) is joining forces with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to launch a high-visibility seatbelt enforcement effort. The "Click It or Ticket" campaign, which runs now through May 31, 2026, aims to ensure all…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > gov-braun-signs-bill-to-keep-cell-phone-distractions-out-of-indiana-schools

Gov. Braun signs bill to keep cell phone distractions out of Indiana schools

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (308+ words) WBIW INDIANA " Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new "bell-to-bell" cell phone restriction strengthening Indiana"s school cell phone policies to help students focus, support teachers, and improve the classroom environment. SEA 78 builds on Indiana"s…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > creative-small-business-owners-to-complete-entrepreneurship-accelerator

Creative small business owners to complete Entrepreneurship Accelerator

7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (226+ words) WBIW INDIANAPOLIS " The Indiana Arts Commission announced today that 20 Hoosier creative entrepreneurs will participate in the agency's On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator. On-Ramp is an award-winning program designed to educate artists and creative professionals in key areas of entrepreneurship and finance…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > gov-braun-celebrates-major-win-as-fortune-500-corteva-picks-indiana-for-crop-protection-hq

Gov. Braun celebrates major win as Fortune 500 Corteva picks Indiana for crop protection HQ

7+ hour, 34+ min ago  (702+ words) WBIW INDIANAPOLIS " Indiana Governor Mike Braun today celebrated a major economic development win as Corteva selected Indianapolis as the global headquarters for its new market-leading crop protection and nature-inspired technologies company, choosing Indiana over multiple competing states. The decision, tied…...

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wbiw. com > 05/13/2026 > indiana-state-police-fort-wayne-post-to-participate-in-cop-on-a-rooftop-for-special-olympics-indiana

Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post to participate in Cop on a Rooftop for Special Olympics Indiana

7+ hour, 34+ min ago  (211+ words) FORT WAYNE " he Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post will join 50 other Indiana law enforcement agencies to partner with Special Olympics Indiana and Dunkin" stores on Friday, May 15, for Cop on a Rooftop. Troopers will be stationed at the Dunkin…...