Local News

Statewide—Nearly 180,000 battery-powered smoke and fire detectors are being recalled because they might not work in a fire. Universal Security Instruments is recalling two models of smoke and fire alarms sold online and in stores […]

Lawrenceburg, IN—Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. will close the right eastbound lane of U.S. 50 to perform deep patching work near Tanner’s Creek Drive in Lawrenceburg next week. The lane closure will be in effect beginning […]

Batesville, IN—Hillenbrand, Inc. and Milacron Holdings Corp. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hillenbrand will acquire Milacron in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, including […]

Lawrenceburg, IN—Attorney General Curtis Hill won a civil case against Ohio Casualty Insurance Company to recover $224,690 misappropriated by former Lawrenceburg Clerk-Treasurer Theresa L. Bruening. In 2017, the Office of the Attorney General filed a […]

Scipio, IN—A Scipio, Indiana, native and 2016 Jennings County High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Seaman Quinn Adrian is a ship’s serviceman […]

Statewide—Indiana’s dairy industry needs the United States Mexico Agreement to be profitable after four years of sagging market prices, said Doug Leman, head of the Indiana Dairy Producers. Leman is representing Indiana agriculture on a […]

Greensburg, IN—Thursday, the Arts & Cultural Council of Decatur County unveiled its new office, talked about new efforts to advance the ARTisTREE District, and announced a unique new way to accept donations. A ribbon cutting […]

Seymour, IN—Wednesday, the Indiana State Police responded to a motorcycle fire on I-65 Southbound near the 51-mile marker in Jackson County which resulted in the arrest of a Marion County, Indiana man. The investigation by […]

Statewide—It just became easier for new Hoosiers to get a driver’s license. If you already have a valid out-of-state driver’s license upon moving to Indiana, you won’t have to take the written driving exam, according […]

Westport, IN—Westport Police Department has announced the addition of Tony Blodgett as the chief deputy as of July 19. Blodgett stated he is looking forward to working with Chief Joe Talkington and helping him continue […]

North Vernon, IN—On Tuesday, deputies with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office went serve an arrest Warrant on John Boyd, 54, of North Vernon. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with several subjects and located Mr. Boyd. […]

Batesville, IN—BATESVILLE, Ind. – Pre-registration is open for the 3rd Annual SGT. Chad Keith 5K on Saturday, August 10 at Liberty Park. Sgt. Keith was made the ultimate sacrifice on July 7, 2003, in Baghdad, Iraq. […]