Local News

Brookville, IN—The Franklin County Highway Department report Harmony Rd North of Bath Rd will be closed today for Chip and Seal  

Austin, IN— The Indiana State Police are seeking your help. Friday afternoon, an unknown white male walked into the Stock Yard Bank at US Hwy 31 in Austin, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The […]

Statewide—Indiana’s unemployment rate drops to 3.5 percent for June and remains lower than the national rate of 3.7 percent. Ohio’s rate also dropped to 4.0 %.  Kentucky’s unemployment was up by a tenth of a […]

Greensburg, IN—Saturday Greensburg Police Officers received information of possible drug activity at the Fairfield Hotel. According to the Officers, they contacted Jeffery Smith, 41 of Westport, outside of the hotel. On-scene investigation officers located approximately […]

Greensburg, IN—Last week,  Greensburg Police officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant at Briarwood Apts. When officers knocked on the apartment door, they heard a lot of movement from inside. After a couple of minutes, […]

North Vernon, IN—On Friday evening, a Jennings County Jail inmate was transported from the Jennings County Jail to St. Vincent Jennings Hospital and subsequently transferred to St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment of self-inflicted […]

Oldenburg, IN—State funding is making it possible for Indiana schools to improve their safety. State Sen Jean Leising says the deadline for the Secured School Safety Grant is quickly approaching, on August 2nd. The money […]

Greensburg, IN— UPDATE: A representative with Decatur County REMC has confirmed that power has been restored to all customers.  This was not weather-related according to the source.  They stated that a fault occurred inside the […]

Anderson, IN—A woman is charged with neglect of a dependent for leaving her child in a hot car whilst being interviewed by the Department of Child Services. 27-year-old Jennifer Ost of Milroy gave birth to […]

Brookville, IN—Last night at the Franklin County 4-h Fair was the 2019 Showman of Showmen competition.  This year’s award went to back-to-back champion  Hope Flaspohler.  Hope won this Showman award in 2018 and went on […]

Osgood, IN—State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana’s new laws and other topics Monday, July 22, at the Ripley County Fair. Leising will be available from 7 to 9 p.m. to […]

Greensburg, IN—Trying to stay cool during this heatwave in Indiana? That probably means you’re using more energy at home – which can lead to a higher energy bill. Air conditioners use a lot of electricity, […]