Local News

Batesville, In. — Tom Ferkinhoff is the Libertarian candidate for Congress the 6th District of Indiana. Ferkinhoff is running against Democrat Jeanine Lee Lake and Republican Greg Pence. Ferkinhoff was born and raised in Ripley County and […]

Lawrenceburg, In. — Dearborn-Ohio County prosecutor Lynn Deddens says two Lawrenceburg men are facing charges after interfering with the investigation into the death Clarissa Schultz. Police say Schultz committed suicide outside the Levee Breaker Bar in […]

Switzerland County, In. — The former principal of South Ripley High School Rod Hite has been introduced as the new superintendent of the Switzerland County School Corporation. Hite is a 1993 graduate of Switzerland County High School. […]

Wilmington, Oh. — The National Weather Service says hot and humid conditions continue Tuesday, June 19. However, an approaching cold front will bring the chance of thunderstorms daily through Sunday. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity […]

Indianapolis, In. — About 1,400 members of the Indiana National Guard, 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team will lead all units training this summer in a series of exercises known as “Pacific Pathways.” Officials say it will be […]

Ferdinand, In. — Two people were hurt in a small plane crash in southern Indiana Monday night according to Indiana State Police. A white and blue, 1966 Cessna 150, single engine, fixed-wing airplane crashed on the MasterBrand […]

Batesville, In. — Ripley County Relay For Life organizers are thanking the community for more than $95,000 raised during their event this year. The money will be used to fund local programs and national research. Organizer Kari […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Farmers’ Market is proud to bring a mid-week market to community members. These additional markets will be held each Wednesday from July 11 through September 5 at the Margaret Mary Outpatient and […]

Friendship, In. — A juvenile is recovering following a Ripley County ATV crash Sunday. Unconfirmed reports say the crash happened in the 9000 block of Baseline Road around 8:30 a.m. The child was transported via air ambulance […]

Indianapolis, In. — Some motorists may have seen an icon in the sky over the weekend. The Goodyear Blimp landed at the Greenfield Airport Sunday and is expected to liftoff from the Indianapolis Airport this morning around […]

Batesville, In. — A new study from WalletHub ranks the top states for road trips just in time for the summer travel season. The study concludes Americans will spend $683 billion this year traveling.  A link to […]