Local News

Indianapolis, In. —  Unemployment in the Hoosier state dropped six-tenths of a percent to 3.4 percent for January of 2018. The rate still remains lower than the national rate of 4.1 percent. The Indiana labor force shed 14,195 […]

Indianapolis, In. — Republican state representative Randy Frye from Greensburg is working to help resolve township fire contract disputes more quickly. Frye co-authored legislation that would empower township boards with more fiscal oversight before a township enters […]

Batesville, In. —  Anytime Fitness presented Safe Passage Inc., with a $46,613 check as proceeds from the “Bash Before the Stash” fundraiser held in Lawrenceburg this past June. The organization hosts a live and silent auction, along […]

Batesville, In. — Law enforcement officials are reporting slick and hazardous conditions throughout southeastern Indiana. State Road 350 is closed near Hillcrest due to a crash involving entrapment, State Road 129 between Versailles and Batesville is reportedly […]

Bloomington, In. — A cast-off piece of Indiana film history will be on display for the public this weekend in Bloomington. A film copy of the Milan Basketball 1954 championship game against Muncie Central has been restored […]

Indianapolis, In. —  House Bill 1005 proposed by Republican Cindy Zeimke from Batesville would force townships with a population of 1,200 or less to merge. If approved by lawmakers the merger of about 300 townships in the […]

Laurel, In. — The Laurel Police Department has reported the death of canine officer Blade earlier this month due to deteriorating health conditions. His handler contacted a veterinarian and a vet tech that diagnosed Blade with “bloat.” […]

Aurora, In. — A decorated Vietnam veteran and his daughter have been identified as the victims of a double homicide in Dearborn County over the weekend. The bodies of Walter Bryant Jr., 78 and his live-in daughter […]

Greensburg, In. —A Decatur County man accused of child molesting has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by Superior Court Judge Matthew Bailey. Based on the plea agreement, Mauricio Palomino will spend up to a […]

Batesville, In. — On February 12, 13 and 15 the students of St. Louis School, Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville High School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Primary will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Blake […]

Oldenburg, In. — On January 19, the OA school community had the rare privilege of hearing the inspiring and challenging words of a woman who grew up locally, graduated from OA, and then went on to serve […]