WBIW-AM (Bedford, IN)

For over 50 years, 1340 AM WBIW has been a constant source of news and information for Lawrence and the neighboring counties, broadcasting around the clock, every day of the week.

Local

English

Radio

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#160130

United States

#31417

News and Media

#1431

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Obituary: Emery C. Taylor - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

April 18, 1940 – April 10, 2025Emery C. Taylor, 84, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Bedford on April 18, 1940, to Ephram and Eva (Morrow) Taylor. Emery retired after 22 years of service from the US Air Force, after he managed Toys Plus in Arkansas, he also worked at GE in Bloomington, and he was a home builder. Survivors include three sons, Dewayne E. (Marci) Taylor, William “Bill” F. (Sheila) Taylor, and Eric T.
Obituary: Timothy W. Williams - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

Personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services developmentStore and/or access information on a deviceYou can choose how your personal data is used.
Traffic stop turns tense: Bedford man jailed after alleged outburst - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested Monday morning following a traffic stop for speeding, which allegedly escalated into resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. As Officer Jones approached the vehicle after observing the driver’s door open, the male driver, 37-year-old Zachary Payton, allegedly became highly agitated and began yelling.
Speeding driver arrested on OWI charge in Daviess County - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

DAVIESS CO.– A traffic stop for speeding in Daviess County on Saturday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a Winslow man for operating a vehicle while impaired (OWI) and drug-related charges, according to Indiana State Police. Master Trooper Gaven Wilson was patrolling State Road 57 near Washington on April 12th when he observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit. Trooper Wilson initiated a traffic stop and spoke to the driver, George Faith, 56, of Winslow, Indiana.
Attorney General Todd Rokita responds after attending Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’ - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

INDIANAPOLIS – Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following response after attending Governor Mike Braun’s announcement of Executive Orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’ and a working lunch with the Governor, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Mehmet Oz, and Speaker of the House Todd Huston.
Traffic stop for faulty taillight leads to multiple drug charges for Bedford woman - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

BEDFORD – A Bedford woman faces multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop initiated for a faulty taillight in Lawrence County late Monday night. According to a Probable Cause Affidavit filed by Lawrence County Police Officer Michael Martin, Lindsey Eads, 25, was arrested following the discovery of marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and legend drugs in her vehicle. On Monday, April 14, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Officer Martin, accompanied by Sgt.
Senators Banks, Rounds introduce gegislation to eliminate Department of Education - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

WASHINGTON, D.C – Last week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act. This bill eliminates the Department of Education and returns control of education policy and funding to the states through federal block grants. It transfers key programs, like student aid, vocational training, and special education, to other federal agencies while preserving protections like FERPA and Title IX.
Soil Health and Sustainability training for Midwestern Field Staff is June 9-12 - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

WEST LAFAYETTE – Registration is now open for the CCSI-SARE Soil Health and Sustainability for Midwestern Field Staff (3 1/2 Day Soil Health) Training. This is an advanced soil health workshop for Indiana Conservation Partnership staff (NRCS, SWCD, Extension, ISDA, IDEM, IDNR, FSA) and other ag professionals who work one-on-one with farmers and landowners. Attendees will learn to teach others about soil health, its importance, diagnosis, and practices to improve soil health.
Clean Water Act grants available for pollution reduction - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

INDIANA – The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds may be used to conduct assessments, develop and implement TMDLs and watershed management plans, provide technical assistance, demonstrate new technology, and provide education and outreach. Eligible Entities: Nonprofit organizations, universities, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Applications/nominations for Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air Awards due April 30 - WBIW

1 week ago | wbiw.com | Terri Box

INDIANA – The Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air (PCA) invites Hoosiers to nominate those who voluntarily undertook actions to improve air quality in Northwest Indiana for the organization’s 2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards. Nominations, including self-nominations, may be submitted online through Wednesday, April 30, 2025.