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Police Blotter 2/19/26
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Bears Closer to Indiana Move
(Statehouse) – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers), Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), and Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott on Thursday announced the framework to build a new world-class stadium for the Chicago Bears […]
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Two Injured in Ripley County Wreck
(Ripley County, IN) – Two people are recovering after they were injured in a crash at the intersection of U.S. 50 and State Road 101 Thursday morning. Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies arriving at the scene […]
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No Reports of Local Storm Damage
(Southeastern IN) – There were no reports of damage around the area following Thursday night’s violent weather. That’s the word from local law enforcement agencies after severe weather rumbled through Southeastern Indiana. WRBI Meteorologist Michael […]
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Sports Daily Digest February 20, 2026
Greensburg beat South Decatur 74-62 in boys basketball heard last night on the Sports Voice. The game was paused in the 2nd quarter because Decatur County was under a tornado warning, and resumed around 8:30. […]
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Be Prepared for Possible Severe Weather
(Indianapolis, IN) – The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued various risk levels throughout Indiana for potential for severe weather. The primary threat for severe thunderstorms is expected after 2 p.m. on Feb. 19, with […]
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Pool Project Moving Closer to Goal
(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Community Foundation (DCCF) says just over $100,000 remains in match money for donors interested in contributing to the new pool. The project stands at $3,744,429.84 of its $4.5 million […]
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St. Nicholas Tops St. Louis
(Oldenburg, IN) – St. Nicholas topped St. Louis 23-16 in 6th grade girls basketball Wednesday night in Oldenburg. The Saints jumped out to a big lead before the Cardinals narrowed the gap to 17-16 with […]
Police Blotter
Police Blotter 2/18/26
Batesville Police Department Ripley County Sheriff Decatur County Sheriff: Arrests Decatur County Sheriff: Incidents Decatur County Sheriff: Fire Decatur County Sheriff: EMS
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UPDATE: Dearborn Co Looking for Runaways
UPDATE: Both juveniles have been found safe. No other details have been released. (Dearborn County, IN) – Police in Dearborn County were on the lookout early Thursday for two male juveniles who ran away from […]
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No One Hurt in Morris House Fire
(Morris, IN) – No one was hurt in a house fire late Tuesday night on the 4800 block of East Morris Church Road. The Morris Volunteer Fire Department says the residents and their pets safely […]
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Cross Plains Sirens Not Functioning
(Cross Plains, IN) – Ripley County Emergency Management says the Cross Plains outdoor warning sirens are not functioning. Repairs are in progress, but the system is not expected to up and running prior to this […]