Local News

Sunman, In. — Indiana State police say a Dearborn County female is in custody following a robbery at George’s Pharmacy in Sunman. Officials say the robbery occurred in the early afternoon hours on Wednesday and the suspect […]

Brookville, In. — Our news gathering partners at the Franklin County Observer have confirmed the new parking ordinance will go into effect on Wednesday, May 9. The fine for a basic violation is $20, if paid within […]

Sunman, In. — The moment arrived on April 29 when St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sunman, Indiana began to fulfill its dream of building an Education Center. The community gathered at 11:30 on the St. Nicholas campus […]

Washington D.C. — The U. S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service has recalled 35,464 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic. The products, including Kroger […]

Brookville, In. — Franklin County council members are looking for anyone interested in serving on the county redevelopment commission. Melanie Schiller has submitted her resignation, and commissioner Tom Wilson has already expressed interest in the position. Interested […]

Versailles, In. — Sunman attorney, John Watson has announced his intention to take a job as deputy prosecutor in Dearborn County. Ripley County prosecutor Ric Hertel expressed great respect for Watson and forwarded his thoughts to WRBI News. […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has awarded 200 scholarships to the second class of Next Generation Hoosier Educators. The recipients, selected through a competitive process based on academic achievement and other factors, will […]

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Treasurer’s Office will adjust hours in the wake of Primary Election Day and the due date for property taxes. Wednesday, May 2 through Friday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 […]

Versailles, In. — A Batesville resident has been sentenced to 13 ½ years following a conviction for drug and theft charges. Ripley Circuit Court judge Ryan King ordered Curtis Gridley, 41, to serve 11 years for attempted […]

Indianapolis, In. — The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is offering Hoosiers who use tobacco free help line to help them quit smoking. The free nicotine replacement therapy promotion begins May 1 and will end when supplies run […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Ivy Tech Community College will hold its 2018 Commencement on May 12 to honor and celebrate the graduation of 480 students from its Lawrenceburg and Batesville locations. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Community School Corporation recently received more than $9,800 in grants from the Joan and John Hillenbrand VISION Fund for Innovation. Superintendent Paul Ketcham says, “We take pride in finding niches for students […]