Articles by Tom Snape

STATEHOUSE — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve veterinarian services passed the Indiana Senate unanimously. Senate Bill 177 would provide that the state veterinarian serves as the chief administrative […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The situation continues to improve following the winter storm that socked the area Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has announced that all state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will be closed Friday due to hazardous weather conditions. This includes the clinic across from the […]

UPDATE:  Westbound I-74 in western Decatur County has reopened after being shut down for just over an hour. The incident happened around 10 am, and the highway was reopened at 11:15 am. Heavy sleet is […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice will deliver his State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 22, at 6 pm in the Batesville Middle School Commons. The school is located at 201 North […]

STATEWIDE — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) on Tuesday reported 6,878 new COVID-19 cases across the state and 113 deaths. Locally, Dearborn County reported 79 positives; Ripley County had 51 cases and two deaths; Franklin […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Southeastern Indiana through 7 am Friday. Several inches of snow and ice accumulations from three-tenths to one-tenth of an inch are expected. Ripley, Franklin, […]

STATEHOUSE — Two bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and allow public comment at school corporation meetings passed the Senate […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — INDOT’s Southeast District has issued a full call-out prior to a significant winter storm moving into the area today. Rain is expected throughout the day Wednesday and will transition to snow Thursday […]

UPDATE: The Strike Team COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic has closed as of 2 pm on Wednesday, February 2nd due to inclement weather.  The Strike Team clinic at BARC will remain closed through Thursday, February […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies and Versailles Fire and Rescue responded to a one-vehicle crash with possible injuries at US 421 and County Road 800 South around 8:45 Monday night. Investigators say […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has announced the results of the enhanced enforcement effort that took place during the holidays to reduce crashes and traffic fatalities. The Safe Family Travel campaign ran […]