Local News

Batesville, In. — An abandoned barn on State Road 229 near Northside Drive was destroyed by fire Halloween night. Around 12:27 a.m. firefighters discovered the structure fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. The barn was […]

Franklin County, In. — The Franklin County Public library is holding a used book sale. Hardback books are priced at $1, Paperbacks .50 and boxes are available for $3 and $5. The Laurel location will be open […]

Brookville, In. — For the second time this week, a female inmate has escaped from custody in Franklin County. Reports indicate Tonya Littleton, 47, of Laurel, fled the courtroom Monday after she was found guilty of dealing […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Arts Council invites the public to see Fleetwood Mac tribute band, “Rumors” Saturday, November 3 at 7 p.m. in the Batesville High School Auditorium. Twenty-dollar tickets are available online or by […]

Batesville, In. — As investigators continue to probe the deadly school bus accident in northern Indiana the state police want to refresh motorists about school bus rules. School bus drivers will activate the buses flashing amber/yellow lights […]

Batesville, In. — The Old Farmers’ Almanac says winter temperatures will be above average and rainfall totals will exceed snow totals. With a favorable travel forecast in mind, WalletHub compared 70 of the largest metropolitan areas in […]

Greensburg, In. — After days of social media chatter, rumors were confirmed today that the Greensburg Waffle House would be closing permanently.  Patrons expressed sadness and regret in the comments after the following letter to the public was […]

Brookville, In. — A report from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says a 42-year-old Laurel woman escaped from custody Tuesday. Around 9 a.m. Jennifer Lynn Broering fled while being escorted back to the security center after her […]

Indianapolis, In. — On Saturday, October, 27th, 2018 the Indiana State Police participated in the 16th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA.) The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Area Historical Society has a collection of nativity scenes from around the world for auction. The collection is available at the museum on George Street during normal business hours and by appointment. […]

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Junior High School will present a production of “The Lion King” Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the GJHS Auditorium. Kids five and under are free, K […]

Batesville, In. — Two Indiana cities landed in the top 15 of a list of WalletHub’s “2018’s Best Small Cities in America. Carmel, Indiana landed at #2, Fishers was ranked 13th and Mason, Ohio made the list […]