Local News

Brookville, IN—Officials from the Franklin County Antique Machinery Show have announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they are canceling the 2020 event that was scheduled to run September 26-29.

Laurel, IN — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was called to investigate an alleged burglary Sunday on Chapel Road in northwestern Franklin County. Among the items taken, was a 2008 Polaris Trail Boss 330, red […]

Versailles— The Indiana State Police began an investigation on Monday into a shooting that occurred at rural Ripley County residence that sent one victim to a Louisville hospital for treatment. At around 4:30 pm on […]

Southeastern, IN—Today is a good day to be weather aware.  The National Weather Service says the potential for severe weather developing in the area today is possible.  Meteorologist Emily Chipman tells us the best threat […]

Brookville, In—The Franklin County Commissioners’ will hold a Special Meeting will today at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be conducted in person and also by Teleconference. Members of the public and the media have the […]

Statewide—Indiana seventh and eighth-grade students can still apply for the 21st Century Scholars program, but the June 30 deadline is swiftly approaching. Led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, 21st Century Scholars is the […]

Greensburg, IN—The Tree City Fall Festival has been added to the long list of events that are canceling for 2020.  President Mark Carman stated that after careful deliberation with top City officials, and out of […]

St. Paul, IN— Update-The swimmer recovered from the water at White Water Park yesterday has been identified as Lucius Chitty, 19, of Georgia. Chitty was pronounced deceased at the hospital, and family notification has been […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 430 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.  A total of 38,033 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus.  To date, 315,390 tests have been […]

Batesville, IN—Monday evening’s Batesville City Council meeting met back in the Memorial Building to a large crowd.  Several people were present to discuss the canceled vigil and the City’s role.  Two people spoke in regards […]

Manchester, IN—Sunday evening Dearborn County Sheriff Deputies, along with Manchester Fire and EMS were dispatched to the area of State Route 48 and Louden Road for a motorcycle crash.  Upon arrival, deputies learned that Gary […]

Rising Sun,IN—Prosecutor Lynn Deddens announced Monday that charges have been filed and an arrest made in a March 2020 shooting. Joseph Louden, 21, of Rising Sun, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to […]