Local News

Franklin County, In. —A probation check in Franklin County resulted in the felony arrests of Wilhelmina McDaniel, 42, of Laurel, Bonny Johnson, 30, of Metamora and Phillip Fenker, 43, of Batesville, Thursday, December 21 during the […]

Batesville, In. – Cold weather with single-digit low temperatures are in the forecast across much of the state for the Christmas week. Taking steps to prevent freezing pipes can help residents avoid costly repairs. Frozen […]

Connersville, In. — Indiana State Police and officers from the Connersville Police Department arrested a Laurel man for burglary Saturday. Around 9:30 p.m. police were called to the Turtle Creek Apartments to investigate a report of a […]

Indianapolis, In. — INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation today announced the agency’s new mobile app is available for free download for iPhone or iPad users here and for Android users here. The INDOT mobile app […]

Brookville, In. —A report from the Franklin Circuit Court Clerk says Wednesday, January 10, 2018 is the first day an individual may file a declaration of candidacy for nomination as a major party candidate to a […]

Indianapolis, In. – More than 2,100 pounds of holiday ham, nearly 800 hams total, were donated by Indiana’s pork producers through Indiana Pork to Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis. “The entire year, but especially during the […]

Batesville, in. — The Food and Growers Association will hold their 2016 Winter Conference February 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Batesville middle School. Tickets are $35 for single members, $50 for couples, non-member […]

Rushville, In. — Indiana State Police are investigating the death of an inmate in Rush County. The report says Shane Michael Koors, 30, was arrested for an active warrant in Franklin County and transported to the Rush […]

Indianapolis, IN— For many people the holiday season is full of celebrations and cheer but, for some, this season can bring more misery than merriment. With high expectations around gift-giving, decorating, feasting and family gatherings, feelings […]

Batesville, in. — Margaret Mary Health is joining hospitals around the region who are implementing visitor restrictions to minimize the spread of respiratory illnesses, including the flu. The following precautionary restrictions apply to visitation at the Main […]

Cross Plains, In. — Indiana State Police say a 16-year-old Switzerland County youth was killed in a crash near Cross Plains just after midnight Thursday. The report says Delbert Miller drove off the right side of State […]

Batesville, In. — A Batesville Fire Department ambulance was heavily damaged and four people were injured by a fire early Friday morning at the fire station. Just after midnight the emergency vehicle caught fire in the garage […]