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BATESVILLE, In. – Kids Discovery Factory received a $5,000 grant from Rising Sun Regional Foundation to purchase a new robotics exhibit for their traveling Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) program, Kids Discovery Mobile […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Four Franklin County residents have been arrested following a Lawrenceburg casino methamphetamine investigation. Security officers at the Hollywood Casino requested help from the Lawrenceburg Police Department after observing drug activity on Friday, March 2. […]

Indianapolis, in. —  The Alliance for a Healthier Indiana is hosting a series of town hall meetings in 2018 to discuss public health issues plaguing the state. Between April and October, the State of Our Health Road Show […]

Westport, In. — Members of Westport Town Council learned the estimated cost to upgrade their water infrastructure will be about $4.4 million. The new system would increase water pressure to the north part of the city by […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is working with local health departments in southern Indiana to respond to a recent increase in hepatitis A cases, many of which are tied to a large […]

Indianapolis, In. — At the Indiana Statehouse, Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) Director Bruce Kettler presented 65 families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Indiana agriculture keeps our economy thriving, […]

Batesville, In. — Nominations are now being accepted for the “Heroes of Character” awards due on May 15.  Several local students and adults will be recognized at the “Heroes of Character” Celebration on October 25, 2018.  The […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Applications are accepted now for the Dearborn County Young Professional’s Future Leader Scholarship program. The organization is awarding $1,500 in scholarships. Eligible individuals include Dearborn County residents who are a senior in high school […]

Rush County, In. — Officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation say crews from Rieth-Riley Construction will begin bridge work on State Road 44 in Homer, west of Rushville, on or after April 2. The bridge is […]

Versailles, In. —(Updated 3/26/18 12:32 p.m.)  Indiana State Police say they arrested former Jac-Cen-Del assistant Girls Basketball coach after a two-month investigation into allegations of misconduct with children Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Police say the investigation began […]

Batesville, In. — Officials from Dean Foods have notified at least 27 Indiana dairy farmers their milk contracts will be canceled on May 31. “Unfortunately, Dean Foods has made the difficult decision to end milk procurement contracts […]