Local News

(Batesville, IN) – There are several changes in Batesville city government for 2026. Brad Dreyer is the new City Council President. That role was filled for the past two years by At-Large Councilmember Melissa Tucker. […]

(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee voting period, and eligible agricultural producers and private landowners should have received ballots by now. Elections are taking place in […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The National Weather Service Indianapolis Office will present a Sky Warn Storm Spotter Training course on March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Decatur County Government Annex at 315 South […]

(Greensburg, IN) – Lucas Schmidt was sworn in as a Greensburg Police Officer at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Joshua Marsh administered the oath to Schmidt, who was surrounded by his family (pictured). Officer […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Governor Mike Braun has announced that applications will be accepted through March 6, 2026, for the 2026–2027 Governor’s Fellowship. The Governor’s Fellowship is highly selective and provides a unique experience in Indiana […]

(Laurel, IN) – Firefighters from Laurel and Clarksburg were dispatched to a camper fire on the 25,000 block of Stipps Hill Road in the Laurel area around 7:30 Monday evening. The camper was fully engulfed […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) has released the full report of the findings of the PFAS Testing Pilot Program. In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly appropriated $200,000 to the IDHS […]

(Batesville, IN) – Schmidt Bakery in Batesville has started taking online orders for Cherry Thing-A-Lings. The world-renowned treats are now available for online orders that will be shipped in February. You can choose your preferred […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council discussed a recommendation on an application before the Area Plan Commission (APC) for development on a lot zoned B-4 in the area of State Road 46 and Tekulve Road […]

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to support the relationship between Indiana FFA and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) unanimously passed out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture on Monday. […]

(Laurel, IN) – Firefighters from Laurel and Clarksburg were dispatched to a camper fire on the 25,000 block of Stipps Hill Road in the Laurel area around 7:30 Monday evening. The camper was fully engulfed […]