Local News

Versailles, In. — Fire extensively damaged a historic building in Versailles Wednesday. A passerby called 911 around 6 a.m. after seeing smoke coming from the birth place of James Tyson, co-founder of the Walgreen’s Drug Store chain. […]

Batesville, In. — Country 103.9 WRBI hosted the huge “Christmas in Dixie” grand prize presentation at the Batesville Middle School Commons. Nearly 60 final qualifiers split an estimated $3,000 in prizes from 20 local sponsors. Becky Eckstein […]

Deputy, In. — The Jefferson County community of Deputy is rebuilding following a blaze that severely damaged the Deputy Fire Station and possibly three apparatus. Investigators believe the fire started in the attic around 11:30 Monday and […]

Forest Park, Oh. — Police in Forest Park, Ohio thwarted an attempt by two juveniles to steal a bat from baseball hit king Pete Rose during an autograph session Monday afternoon. Rose was signing autographs at the […]

Indianapolis, In. — Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch has named Misty Weisensteiner, an experienced tourism executive director, as the director of the Indiana Office of Tourism Development effective January 14, 2019. Weisensteiner most recently served as the executive […]

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg Community Bread of Life Board of Directors are pleased to announce the purchase of the Meyer Building directly behind our current location.  Bread of Life has been looking to expand for some […]

Ripley County, In. — Ripley County Purdue Extension director David Osbourne was recently recognized for 25-years of service. Congratulations! For more information about David or the extension click here. 

Louisville, Ky. —  Jim Rogers, the iconic former chairman and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, died Monday in Louisville, Ky. He was 71. “Our industry has lost one of its most influential and extraordinary leaders,” said Lynn Good, chairman, […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representatives Randy Lyness, West Harrison, and Cindy Ziemke, Batesville, encourage students who want to learn more about state government to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2019 legislative session. […]

Greensburg, In. — Deputy Patrick Graue has been named the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department Office of the Year for 2018. Graue has had a life-long ambition to serve as a police officer, specifically for sheriff Greg Allen […]

Greensburg, In. — The Decatur County Visitors Commission (DCVC) is pleased to announce Philip Deiwert as our new Executive Director. Philip is a 1998 graduate of Greensburg Community High School.  He obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Hanover […]

Milan, In. — The Indiana State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating a fatal fire in Milan. Reports indicate Robert Brewington, 58, had suffered a serious stroke in 2013. He was found deceased in his home at 2077 […]