Local News

The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to close State Road 46 at the Indiana-Ohio Railroad crossing on the west side of Greensburg next week.

Railroad crews have been scheduled to replace surface panels and rails […]

Sixth District Congressman Luke Messer made good on his promise to Hoosiers and filed a bill delaying the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate fines until the enrollment websites work.

“In an era when Google is […]

Andrea Leanne Robertson, 15, of Laurel, has been missing since October 12.

A local family is hoping community involvement and awareness could help locate a Franklin County teenager.

A missing persons report was filed […]

Although an opening date has not been announced, Batesville will soon have another option for carryout and delivery pizza.

Pizza Hut is set to open its doors at 1040 State Road 229, which is located […]

A delegation of officials from China will visit Batesville this week to potentially form an international partnership.

Five government dignitaries from Haiyan, China will come to the area to meet with Batesville officials and tour […]

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting two public meetings on Tuesday, as it begins developing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TDML) for the Southern Whitewater Watershed in Franklin and Ripley counties.

The […]

Southeastern Indiana Economic Opportunity Corporation, which serves Ripley, Franklin, Dearborn, Ohio, Switzerland counties, is gearing up for their Energy Assistance program beginning Nov., 4.

The Energy Assistance program is a federally funded block grant offered […]

Ripley County Sheriff Tom Grills is asking residents to take precautions while trick or treating on Halloween night.

There are 51 registered sex offenders in Ripley County, and Sheriff Grills suggests parents do the proper […]

While it continues to be controversial, the Affordable Care Act is expected to help in the fight against breast cancer, by no longer rejecting people for insurance because of preexisting conditions, and by including preventive […]

A Decatur County couple is facing multiple drug offenses after a year long investigation by police.

Michael Lawles and Tammy Lawles were arrested after a search of their home in the Westport area revealed marijuana […]

From left to right: Justice Thoman, SADD Officer; Laura Detmer, SADD Officer; Devota Dean, SADD Advisor; Michaela Purdy, SADD Officer; […]

Three members of the Rising Sun Regional Foundation announced their retirement at a board meeting this week.

Foundation President Marianne Wiggers, Ed Sullivan, Executive Director, and Jascia Redwine, Associate Director will step down at the […]