Local News

Bennem, In. — A home under demolition in the Bennem area was destroyed by powerful storms reported Thursday night. Additional damage was reported in Rush, Decatur and Franklin Counties as well. No injuries have been reported. […]

Versailles, In. — Twenty-seven year veteran of the Indiana State Police Department Jim Ponsler has announced his retirement. Ponsler is a 1983 graduate of South Decatur High School, a 1985 graduate of Vincennes University and four-year […]

Brookville, In. — Freshman U.S. Congressman Greg Pence recently visited students at the Franklin County Community High School. Superintendent Dr. Debbie Howell and Principal Keith Isaacs provided Pence with a tour of the school and Congressman […]

Brookville, In. — Renderings of the future Brookville Aquatic Center have been presented. Repairs to the existing aging facility have been determined not to be feasible. The proposed design will feature water slides, a large shallow […]

Indianapolis, In. — A total of 18 libraries, schools, museums and other nonprofit organizations from Gary to Osgood have received grants from Indiana Humanities this spring. Selected projects range from the creation of an exhibit to explore […]

Ripley County, In. —Indiana Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin chip seal operations on portions of State Roads 48 & 229 in Ripley County, on or after Tuesday, April 30, weather permitting. Areas scheduled […]

Sellersburg, In. — Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recognized two Sellersburg troopers for their dedicated service to the department and the state of Indiana, careers spanning more than 30 years.  Sergeant John Cleveland and Corporal […]

Morris, In. — 64-year-old Eugene Gunter has been arrested by Indiana State Police following a Wednesday crash with a train in the Morris area. Reports indicate Gunter was hit at the crossing of North County […]

Plainfield, In. — Any teacher can tell you about the warm glow of satisfaction when a student, after much struggle, finally “gets it.” It’s an almost magical moment that is not soon forgotten. The Duke Energy […]

Indianapolis, In. — Attorney General Curtis Hill welcomes President Trump, Vice President Pence and all attendees, members and supporters of the National Rifle Association to Indianapolis for the 148th Annual Meeting and Exhibits. This annual meeting is […]

Canaan, In. — Two Canaan Community Academy have been recognized in the 28th Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Students in kindergarten through second grade compete in the manuscript (print) category, while students in grades three through eight […]

Greensburg, In. — Legal Aid announces a Free Legal Aid Clinic on Tuesday, March 19 at the Jennings County Public Library. The clinic will be held from 3pm – 5pm. The free clinics are offered to […]