Articles by Tom Snape
New State Law Creates Green Alert for Missing At-Risk Veterans
(Statehouse) – A new state law, House Enrolled Act 1021, is creating a Green Alert for at-risk veterans. The Green Alert will notify the public whenever a veteran or military member is reported missing or […]
Bridge Work Planned on U.S. 50 in Ripley County
(Ripley County, IN) – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Sunesis Construction Company plans to reduce U.S. 50 to one lane over Otter Creek in Ripley County on or after Monday, April 15 to begin a […]
Applications Accepted for Expanded Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant
(Batesville, IN) – The 2024 Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant is open with expanded project eligibility. The ReEnvision Grant is an incentive-based grant program aimed at providing financial support for qualifying property owners and tenants […]
ISP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near Connersville
(Fayette County, IN) – Indiana State Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened during a standoff in the Connersville area Wednesday night. Troopers say Connersville Police, Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies and SWAT were […]
Tornado Confirmed in Ohio County
(Ohio County, IN) – The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ohio County on Tuesday. Forecasters say the tornado developed near the Ohio-Switzerland county line just north of Knigga Road, and […]
Police Urge Drivers to Stop Illegal School Bus Passing
(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership is reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department will increase patrols […]
Freeze Warning Issued for Midnight Through Mid-Saturday Morning
(Southeastern IN) – A Freeze Warning goes into effect tonight at Midnight and runs thru 10 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected, which could kill crops and other sensitive […]
IDHS Lists Top Reminders Heading into Total Solar Eclipse Weekend
(Statewide) – In just a matter of days, people across the state will be pausing to take a look at the sky to witness the Total Solar Eclipse. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime event. On […]
Ripley County Addresses Among Those Receiving Broadband Access
(Indianapolis, IN) – Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) have announced 152 addresses around the state will gain access to high-speed broadband as a result of $657,886 […]
Consumers Invited to Comment on Proposed Ohio Valley Gas Rate Hike
(Southeastern IN) – If you are an Ohio Valley Gas (OVG) customer, you are invited to comment on the utility’s proposed rate increase. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC), the state agency representing […]