Local News

Four local high school seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. […]

Former coroner Ron Buchanan resigned on Aug 31 which led to the Republican Party holding a caucus with the precinct central committee to vote in a new coroner.

There were two candidates, Lauren Thielking and […]

 Sheriff Ken Murphy released a monthly report of activity in August for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies responded to 891 calls for service which is a 2% increase from August of 2012.

191 […]

A Social Security Town Hall will be held in Brookville.

District 68 State Representative Jud McMillin said, “If you are close to the age of retirement you may be wondering, when can I retire or […]

Some Batesville athletic events have been cancelled or postponed due to the heat on Tuesday evening.

Batesville High School Boys Soccer vs. Shelbyville has been pushed back to a starting time of 6pm tonight. […]

A North Vernon man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest in Ripley County.

Sheriff’s Deputy AJ Smith stopped a vehicle for minor traffic violations on US 421 in the […]

Road maintenance will continue on U.S. […]

North Vernon Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon.

Police responded to 309 Franklin Street around noon and found 24-year-old Jeremy Moore, of North Vernon shot and laying in the front yard. […]

Park Commissioner Mike Baumer addresses Batesville City Council on Monday evening.

Park Commissioner Mike Baumer was at the monthly Batesville City Council meeting on Monday evening to request upgrades in the pavilion at Liberty […]

Batesville Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting an unresponsive male at the Hampton Inn in Batesville on Sunday morning around 7:30 a.m.

Police along with EMS responded to the hotel and found a male […]