Articles by 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

COLUMBUS, IN — A Columbus man is jailed on a $1 million bond for the death of his son. 35-year-old Travis Tuttle (pictured) is charged with Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Death (Level 1 […]

UPDATE: The murder suspect, who later died as a result of the officer-involved shooting in Rushville, has been identified as 34-year-old Benjamin Petry, whose last known address is North Vernon. The Henry County murder victim […]