Local News

Indianapolis, In.— Last week seventy-four officials from the law enforcement community from around the state attended a seminar on the Interdiction for the Protection of Children (IPC). The seminar was hosted by the Indiana State Police […]

UPDATE –An ATV accident claimed the life of a Holton man early Tuesday afternoon. According to Conservation Officers, Christopher M. Krause, 24, was operating an ATV on a muddy path in a field near the […]

Batesville, In. — Sixty-nine Ripley County seniors applied for the 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The Ripley County Community Foundation has narrowed the field of candidates to five, representing four area high schools. “The students we interviewed […]

Versailles, In. — Indiana State Police superintendent Douglass Carter has announced the promotion of detective Kip Main to the rank of Sergeant. Main will take over as the Investigative Squad Leader of the Versailles District. Main […]

Batesville, In. — Franklin County Purdue Extension and 4-H will hold the “Fun & Friendly Halloween” Monday, October 30 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds from 5 to 7 p.m. The “no scare” event is perfect for families with small children […]

Batesville, In. — The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is sponsoring a “Give Thanks” fall campaign to honor Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) employees, according to BCEF executive director Anne Wilson. As the holiday season approaches, BCEF […]

Versailles, In. — Ashlee Satterfield has been named deputy prosecutor for Ripley County. Prosecutor Ric Hertel says this is the first time in 19 years their office will have four prosecutors. The appointment is partially funded by […]

Batesville, In. — Registration for the Holiday, 2017 session at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA will begin Monday, October 30 and run through Monday, November 5 for members. Potential members have until Thursday, November 2 to register. Holiday […]

Greensburg, In. — Halloween is a time for spooky fun for children, families and local communities. Trick-or-treating, dressing up and eating candy are all part of the festivities. With the holiday quickly approaching, it’s a good time […]

Indianapolis, In. — Unemployment in the Hoosier state inched three-tenths of percent to 3.8 percent for September. The unemployment rate remains lower than the federal rate of 4.2 percent. The rate in Indiana has trended lower than […]

Scipio, In. — A report from the Indiana State Police says two children were killed in an accident Friday at 1:09 p.m. on State Road 7 near County Road 900 North near Scipio. Crash reconstructionists determined a […]