Local News

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, […]

Batesville, IN—Dr. Tom Deters of Brookville, Ind. was recently awarded the Special Caregiver Award by the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA). This honor brings much-deserved recognition to those who provide exceptional care to people in […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN— INDOT contractor GeoStabilization International will begin slide correction work on C.R. 1150 N. in Ripley County on or after today, weather permitting. Daytime lane closures will be in effect while crews are […]

Columbus, IN—Columbus Police officers tracked down and arrested a burglary suspect after he reportedly dropped his wallet at the scene of the break-in. Tuesday morning, officers responded to a residence on Pearl Street in regards […]

Statewide—Excessive Heat Warning from Thursday at  2 pm to Saturday 8 pm for Dearborn County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Ripley County, Ohio County, and Switzerland County. The rest of Indiana is under an excessive heat […]

Batesville, IN—Edward E. Goble, age 81 of Batesville, passed away on Monday.  You maybe remember Ed served ten counties during his 24 years as a state legislator from 1970 – 1994, holding the position of […]