Articles by Tom Snape

(STATEWIDE) — As 2025 begins, three new laws are set to take effect across Indiana, impacting child labor, excavation practices, and income taxes. Teen Work Hours Expanded Teens aged 16 and 17 can now work […]

STATEWIDE — Consumers are unhappy with increasing food prices and blame inflation. In reality, natural disasters have a direct link to grocery costs, and no end is in sight. Indiana farms are affected by climate […]

STATEHOUSE — State employees will not be getting pay raises this year. Instead, Governor Eric Holcomb has announced that they will be getting one-time bonuses in January. The governor explained that most full-time employees hired […]

COLUMBUS, Ind. — One study has determined that Columbus, Indiana, is the safest “small” city in the nation. MoneyGeek evaluated national FBI crime data to determine the safest small towns and cities, recognizing that crime […]

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind.–An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a man who was wanted on a felony warrant in Wayne County. In the early morning December 29, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said the […]

GREENSBURG, Ind. – Decatur County officials were sworn in Monday. These officials were elected in November. Circuit Court Judge Bailey initiated the official proceedings by administering the oath of office to Circuit Court Judge Tim […]

WASHINGTON – An Indiana Army National Guard solider has died in Iraq in a noncombat incident, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Captain Eric Richard Hart, 34, of Indianapolis, died during the incident Saturday. […]

INDIANAPOLIS — More rain is expected today, with another round of showers following Sunday’s storm. Forecasters say temperatures will drop significantly in the coming days. “We’re going to have a progressive trend in colder temperatures,” […]

INDIANAPOLIS – The class of 2024 represents the highest state graduation rate on record, with data showing 90.23% of Indiana students graduating high school. This is up from 88.98% in 2023. “Over the past year, […]

RISING SUN, Ind. — The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $297,636 in new grants in the fourth quarter of 2024.  These grants included: $10,000 to Batesville Community School Corporation for a […]

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff across Indiana in honor and tribute to the memory of President James Earl Carter, Jr. Flags should be flown at half-staff from […]