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BATESVILLE – Investigators say the misuse of fireworks caused a blaze in Batesville on Saturday.

Batesville Fire Chief Todd Schutte said the department responded to a fire report at 6:55 p.m.

Attending the DCH Foundation Scholarship Banquet at Dearborn Country Club are (left to right), front row: Hannah Ascherman, Shelby Prince, Cayli Chase and Sierra Billman;

INDIANAPOLIS – State officials are asking Indiana residents the check trees for the invasive forest insects called Asian longhorned beetles.

The beetles have been documented in Cincinnati and officials believe they could soon be in

Brianna DiBattiste was last seen in June.

RIPLEY COUNTY – A teenager was injured in a scooter accident on Spades Road Friday.

Austin T. King, 17, of Milan was traveling north on the road just before 3 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS – Supporters and opponents of marriage equality in Indiana are headed to Chicago to plead their cases.

The Seventh U.S.

Two local fire departments are receiving $5,000 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants.

DECATUR COUNTY – Two fire departments in Decatur County have been awarded funding in Volunteer Fire Assistance grants.

The Greensburg Fire

INDIANAPOLIS – With students back in class, efforts are ramping up to stop incidents of bullying.

Indiana recently was ranked by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the third-worst state for bullying

JENNINGS COUNTY – Twelve Indiana communities are receiving grants totaling $5.4 million through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Program by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.

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BLOOMINGTON – Excise Police were on the campus of Indiana University this weekend greeting students before classes begin this week.

The agency arrested 74 people, including 60 minors for allegedly drinking alcohol.

Indiana Health Commissioner William VanNess is resigning.

INDIANAPOLIS – Dr.

VERSAILLES – The Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center will host a free audio conference Tuesday.

The session will cover the topic of hearing assistive technology in public places, including an explanation of hearing loss