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Batesville Aviation Services owner Charles “Shorty” Whittington speaks at the Farm-City Banquet.

The 54th Annual Batesville Farm-City Banquet took place at the Batesville Middle School Commons on Tuesday night.

Current students and their parents […]

Corn yields could hit record highs statewide and around the nation, according to a crop report released by the U.S. […]

Property taxes from homeowners are due Tuesday.

While many pay via their mortgage company, some can pay today at their local treasurer’s office or by mail.

If paying by mail, make sure the post office […]

The Salvation Army Service Extension of Ripley County is preparing for its Red Kettle campaign.

The seasonal program raises money to assist local families through donations.

As part of the Red Kettle campaign, friendly volunteers […]

Snow on the rooftop of the WRBI studios Tuesday morning.

Update 11/12 5:50 a.m.

Last night’s snowfall will not go down in the history books, as most residents are waking up to see […]

A military veteran put the brakes on an attempted burglary Monday morning, according to North Vernon Police.

Authorities were notified of an alleged burglary in progress at the North Vernon VFW around 5:00 a.m. […]

The Indiana Manufacturers Association is creating a group insurance trust through which members with two to 50 employees can offer health insurance and drug coverage to their workers.

The Trust will be administered with the […]

Gov. Mike Pence has designated the month of November as Adoption Month in Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Child Services is currently recruiting adoptive families for nearly 100 children. […]

A new study from the Annie E. Casey Foundation makes the case for investing in a child’s early years to increase chances for a successful life. […]

Hoosier teens and their parents can stay on top of college preparations through “Trip to College Alerts.” Photo provided by the Indiana Youth Institute.

With 83 percent of teens having cell phones and more […]

The community dog park at Liberty Park has been a success so far, according to parks commissioner.

Officials hope a community dog park in Batesville will be here to stay by next year.

The […]

Police believe Graham is responsible for two burglaries in Ripley County.

A burglary investigation that began nearly two years ago resulted in additional charges for a man already incarcerated in the Ripley County Jail. […]