Local News

Ripley County, in. — A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says a Thursday afternoon crash killed John Gibbs, 53, of Sunman. Investigators say around 4:10 p.m. he was northbound on Friendship Road when he failed […]

Indianapolis, In.— Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says Hoosiers can now text “Indiana” to 2VOTE (28683) to register to vote. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. “We are always looking for new and innovative […]

Indianapolis, In. — April is Financial Literacy Month, and Secretary of State Connie Lawson is kicking things off by celebrating the one year anniversary of Indiana’s unique financial literacy curriculum. In early 2017, Secretary Lawson launched […]

Marion, In. — A report from Fox59 says two volunteer firefighters were killed in a Madison County airport runway mishap on Monday at the Marion Municipal Airport. A report from the Federal Aviation Administration says around 5:30 […]

Indianapolis, In. —  After a seven-year battle, Oldenburg Republican state senator Jean Leising can claim a small victory. Leising has been working to get her colleagues to pass legislation that would make teaching cursive writing mandatory in […]

WASHINGTON D.C. — PFP Enterprises, LLC, also doing business as Texas Meat Packers, a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 7,146 pounds of raw beef products that were produced and packaged without the benefit of […]

Brookville, In. — A report from the Franklin County Observer says the Brookville town council has unanimously voted to nominate Douglas Ralph as the new chief of police. Ralph is a former Marine that has served on […]

Brookville, In. — Police in Brookville are looking for help to find a counterfeiting suspect passing $100 to local businesses. The only description provided by police is a white male, about 165 pounds. Any information can be […]

Cincinnati, Oh. — A report from WCPO says Cincinnati police report that shootings are down 48-percent compared to the same time last year. This year 56 shooting investigations have been conducted while last year at this time […]

Indianapolis, In. — The scene from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is one we have seen far too often: terrified students fleeing a school, parents frantically searching for their children, law enforcement swarming a […]

Sunman, In. — The Sunman American Legion will host a talent contest for Area 9 Special Olympics athletes. The event will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Everyone, even non-athletes, is welcome out and […]