January 2025 – Page 2

Bill to Move SE Indiana Casino Pulled

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill at the Statehouse that would have allowed Rising Star Casino and Resort to relocate from Rising Sun to New Haven in the Fort Wayne area is no longer under consideration. State […]

Duke Rate Hike Approved

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Many Hoosiers may see their energy bills go up soon. Duke Energy had asked state regulators for a rate hike in April of last year. In an order from the state released this […]

Zimmerman’s Misdemeanor Sentencing Bill Moves to the Senate

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Legislation authored by State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) that would cap the maximum term of incarceration for misdemeanor consecutive sentences is moving on to the Indiana Senate for further consideration. Zimmerman says […]

Local News

Applications Accepted for Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The 2025 Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant is now open. The Re-Envision Grant is an incentive-based program aimed at providing financial support for qualifying property owners and tenants to re-envision and activate […]

Jennings County Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

(Jennings County, IN) – A Jennings County man was arrested Wednesday on an initial charge of possession of child pornography. Indiana State Police troopers from the Versailles Post say Jennings County Sheriff’s Office investigators received […]

Police Blotter 1/30/25

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

Sports Daily Digest January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025 Tom Snape

East Central knocked off Connersville 46-42 in girls basketball heard last night on WRBI. The Trojans end the regular season at 10-11 and tied with the Spartans for second place in the EIAC at 5-2. […]

Lady Cardinals Edge St. Mary

January 30, 2025 Annie Nunley

The St. Louis Lady Cardinals picked up another hard-fought victory, defeating St. Mary School-Vernon 23-21 in a nail-biter. The game remained close throughout, but the Cardinals stepped up defensively in the final minutes to secure […]

Bulldogs Look to Keep Momentum Rolling

January 30, 2025 Annie Nunley

The Batesville Bulldogs sit at 7-7 on the season, and head coach Aaron Garrett likes the way the team is trending heading into a crucial weekend stretch. On Friday night, the Bulldogs hit the road […]

Bulldogs Claim 9th Grade EIAC Title in Overtime Thriller

January 30, 2025 Annie Nunley

Final Score: Batesville 42, Greensburg 40 (OT) The Batesville Bulldogs edged out the Greensburg Pirates in a dramatic overtime battle Wednesday night to capture the 9th Grade EIAC Tournament Championship with a 42-40 victory. The […]

5th Grade Cardinals Secure First Win of the Season

January 30, 2025 Annie Nunley

Final Score: Cardinals 15, North Vernon 11 The 5th Grade Cardinals earned their first victory of the season Wednesday night in a thrilling 15-11 battle against North Vernon. In a game where neither team led […]

8th Grade Lady Chargers Fall to Greensburg

January 30, 2025 Annie Nunley

The North Decatur Lady Chargers faced a tough matchup against the Greensburg Pirates on Tuesday night, falling 10-47 at home. North Decatur’s offense was led by Macie Leake and Allee Gray, who each scored four […]