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Batesville Sky – Winter Wonder open now through late February

December 2, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — The switch was flipped Wednesday evening on the Batesville Sky – Winter Wonder light display in downtown Batesville. The winter-themed display is hanging from the structure used earlier this year for the Umbrella […]

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Last minute tickets for Big 10 championship game expected to be pricey

December 2, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — If you’re planning to go to the Big 10 football championship game Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (pictured) but don’t have a ticket, be prepared to shell out some […]

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Nearly 6,200 new COVID-19 cases reported across the state Wednesday

December 2, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health on Wednesday reported 6,164 new cases of the coronavirus across the state. That’s the highest one-day total since January. Both Franklin and Decatur counties moved to Red on […]

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Felony Neglect charges filed against dad in Emma Sweet’s death

December 2, 2021 Tom Snape

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN — A Columbus dad is being held on a $1.2 million bond after he allegedly drove into the White River last week, killing his two-year-old daughter. A felony count of Neglect of […]

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MMH sees slight increase in COVID-19 patient volumes

December 2, 2021 Tom Snape

BATESVILLE, IN — Margaret Mary Health (MMH) officials say the hospital is beginning to see COVID-19 patient volumes increase slightly again from what was experienced the first several weeks of November. Many of the Indianapolis […]

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Governor signs COVID-19 Executive Orders to continue public health emergency

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The State of Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended for another 30 days after Governor Eric Holcomb today signed Executive Orders 21-31 and 21-32 to continue the public health emergency and […]

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More than $330K available in winter energy bill aid from Duke Energy Indiana

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

PLAINFIELD, IN – Duke Energy Indiana has dedicated more than $330,000 in financial assistance to customers who are struggling to pay their electric bills this winter. The funds come from Duke Energy contributions and customer […]

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INDOT reminds residents to reinforce mailboxes before winter weather arrives

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging residents along state roads and U.S. highways to prepare their mailboxes prior to the start of winter weather. Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s top priority […]

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Crowdfunding campaign now underway for a Greensburg Inclusion Park

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

GREENSBURG, IN —  Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) today announced a partnership with the Decatur County Community Foundation, Inc. to create an inclusive playground for the community. Greensburg residents will […]

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Father of toddler pulled from river is locked up

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, IN — A father is in jail on a court order after his two-year-old daughter’s body was pulled from the White River last weekend. Thirty-nine-year-old Jeremy Sweet is on a 72-hour hold in […]

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IDH reports high number of COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, including two locally

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health reported 117 COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday. That’s the highest one-day total since January. Decatur and Dearborn counties each reported one new death. Officials say part of that high […]

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USPS Operation Santa accepting letters until December 10

December 1, 2021 Tom Snape

SOUTHEASTERN IN — Times are hard and the holidays can be stressful. Every day can be a struggle for some families simply trying to make ends meet. Everyone deserves to experience the magic of the […]

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