Local News

Batesville, IN—The Rotary Club of Batesville presented Safe Passage, which supports victims of domestic and sexual violence, with several items that are needed to help the clients as they move into their own apartments. The […]

Lawrenceburg, IN—Lawrenceburg resident Alyssa Lay has been honored by the Ivy Tech Foundation as part of its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards programs. Each year since 1998, the Foundation has celebrated the success of Ivy Tech […]

Sunman, IN— INDOT has announced lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m today while crews complete crack/joint sealing and pavement repairs on I-74 between Exit 156 (S.R. 101) and the […]

President Donald Trump was impeached last evening by the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors behind […]

Statewide—With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Officers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention […]

Statewide—Effective Jan. 1, 2020, several Indiana county income tax rates will change. The counties in southeastern Indiana with changes and new rates are as follows: Decatur County: 2.5% (increased from 2.35%) Jefferson County: 0.9% (increased […]

Springdale, OH—The Springdale Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 13-year-old.   According to police, Conner Witham, 13, was last seen wearing a green coat with fur and white Fila shoes. He […]

Oldenburg, IN—The Maverick Challenge, a business planning competition was hosted at Oldenburg Academy on December 13, 2019. Community judges adjudicated the 19 students based on the business plans and products they created for the competition. […]

Indianapolis, IN – Everyone likes a story with a happy ending this time of year.  How about this: Tuesday afternoon, a coordinated team effort led to the rescue of a dog who escaped from a […]

Dillsboro, IN—According to the Versailles Fire Department, their firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire in an apartment building at Brownings Campground on Tuesday. The firefighters were able to contain the fire to […]

Batesville, IN—Tuesday evening was the conclusion of the “Holiday in the Heartland” Christmas contest here at WRBI.  The event was held at the Batesville Middle School.  Everyone in attendance won a prize from a local […]

Nationwide—Having trouble making calls or receiving texts on your mobile?   Well, Verizon Wireless customers are experiencing a nationwide outage that includes most of central and southeastern  Indiana. Some customers are reporting that they can’t make […]