Local News

Statewide—Despite planting season delays putting farmers behind schedule, harvest season is getting underway across much of the state. That means more slow-moving farm equipment will be on Indiana roads. Over the next couple of months, […]

Versailles, IN—The Ripley County Board of Commissioners has declared a burn ban to be in effect in the county.  Effective immediately, the following activities are prohibited in Ripley County: 1. Campfires and other recreational fires; […]

Greensburg, IN—The Decatur County Community Foundation is excited to announce a SURPRISE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP! A few weeks ago, They asked some of our past grantees and scholars to share a little more about the […]

Statewide—The Better Business Bureau is warning the public of a phishing scam hitting Facebook users. The scam comes as a direct message to users with a link to a video and asking “Is this you?” […]

If you use Google all day, every day, you might have noticed today’s Google Doodle. Google celebrates its own 21st birthday. Google is old enough to drink, but what is a “google”, anyway? Well, it’s […]

St. Leon, IN— On Saturday, September 21st, three East Central FFA Members competed in the State Livestock Skillathon Contest. The members identified meat, breeds, and equipment. They took an industry quiz and took a quality […]

Madison, IN—Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags in Jefferson County to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of Madison Mayor Damon Welch. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset […]

St. Leon, IN—The East Central FFA Chapter had 23 members that competed in the Indiana 4-H/FFA State Horticulture Career Development Event on Saturday, September 21st at Purdue University. There were a total of 52 teams […]

Batesville, IN—Mr. Andy Allen of Batesville High School announced today that Adam S. Moster has been named a Commended Student in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program.  A Letter of Commendation from the school and […]

Versailles, IN—Ripley County Tourism Bureau has been awarded $1,500 by Indiana Humanities to host a local program exploring themes from a traveling Smithsonian-curated exhibit, called “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The “Crossroads” exhibit will tour […]

Osgood, IN—The American Red Cross of Southeast Indiana will be closing its office in Osgood, Indiana, by September 30, 2019. This transition aligns with continuous efforts to streamline all Red Cross operations to provide the […]

Cincinnati, OH—After 46 years in the broadcast booth, today is the final game for Marty Brennaman. The broadcaster known for his “this one belongs to the Reds” signoff is retiring after 46 years with the […]