Articles by Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates has released a monthly report of activity for the month of April. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 687 calls for service, which is a 14% increase over the 592 […]

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Community School Board this week accepted the resignation of Joe Hartwell as high school Assistant Principal. Hartwell is returning to Jennings County High School to serve in a similar role […]

Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier voters are beginning to receive postcards in the mail from the Secretary of State’s office. The office is mailing these postcards as part of a statewide voter list refresh. The goal […]

Decatur County, IN — Congratulations to North Decatur High School and South Decatur High School on being awarded the distinction of being on the list of US News & World Report 2021 Best High Schools in […]

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — On any given day, more than 90 percent of motorists can be found wearing their seat belts. Unfortunately, the small percentage of people who choose not to buckle up make up […]

Indianapolis, IN — Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development to warn Hoosiers about a phishing scam involving unemployment benefits. Scammers are sending text messages asking Hoosiers to verify […]

Indianapolis, IN — Legislation supported by State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) prioritizing broadband access for students, schools and rural clinics was recently signed into law. Ziemke said rural communities throughout the state struggle with quality […]

New Point, IN — The Decatur County Coroner was called last evening to the New Point ramp off eastbound I-74 as part of a death investigation. WRBI News has been told foul play is not […]

Batesville, IN — The City of Batesville and the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to hold a Community Job Fair next Tuesday (May 25) from 2 until 6 pm at The Hall […]

Brookville, IN — Franklin County Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday in favor of tougher zoning rules for wind and solar installations. The new regulations call for a 650-foot setback from a non-participating property to a wind […]

Indianapolis, IN — The number of fully vaccinated people in Indiana is rising. The State Department of Health reported yesterday that 2.3 million Hoosiers are now fully vaccinated with over 4 million doses given out. […]

Versailles, IN — South Ripley Community School Corporation is pleased to announce that Ryan Lauber has been named the new Principal of South Ripley Elementary School beginning July 1, 2021. Lauber replaces Amy Linkel who resigned […]