Local News

Franklin County, In. — In Franklin County, Pipe Creek Road is closed until further notice due to high water.

Indianapolis, In. — The House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee supported Republican state representative from Greensburg Randy Frye’s legislation that would establish the Ivy Tech Public Safety Scholarship. According to Frye, this scholarship would provide tuition […]

Rising Sun, In. — Detectives from the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the death of a 24-year-old Rising Sun woman. Reports indicate Cherish R. Damerst was pronounced dead in a room at the Belterra Casino Tuesday. […]

Brookville, In. — Franklin County commissioners have approved a plan to place LED caution signs at a slab crossing in the wake of the death of a Clarksburg woman this year. Carol Jackson, 63, was swept away […]

Batesville, In. — Studies say traffic congestion costs the average driver more than $1,400-per-year, and a new study ranks the best states to drive in. Indiana hits the list at number 3, only Illinois and Oregon are […]

Indianapolis, In. — After the two recent school shootings in Indiana, it is clear more must be done to protect our students and educators. This session, we are renewing our commitment to the safety and well-being of […]

Aurora, In. — In April, workers plan to close State Road 148 for up to 45 days to correct a landslide about one-half mile west of U.S. 50. On April 15 Paul H. Rohe Company will remove […]

UPDATE:  This boil order has been cancelled (1/24). Franklin County, In. — A boil advisory has been issued for Franklin County residents on Smith Road, Cedar Road and all of State Road 252 between the two. No […]

Brookville, In. — A Fayette County Superior Court Judge has ruled against a confined animal feeding operation near Brookville Lake. Thirteen landowners filed the lawsuit against the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals. At least three members […]

Brookville, In. — Online enrollment is available now for Franklin County 4-H. There are a variety of programs involving technology, agriculture, art and science. For information about available programs click here. Residents who would like to volunteer […]

Brookville, In. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is proud to announce the graduation of Deputy Kyle M. Hartman from the 216th Session of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Basic Training Course.  Deputy Hartman graduated from I.L.E.A […]