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Jim’s Journal, April 8th, 2024

April 8, 2024 Jim Williams

Tonight it’s the official end of the college basketball season, with the NCAA men’s championship game between Purdue’s Boilermakers and the defending champs, the top-seeded Huskies from Connecticut.  Both were Number 1’s coming into the […]

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New State Law Creates Green Alert for Missing At-Risk Veterans

April 6, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A new state law, House Enrolled Act 1021, is creating a Green Alert for at-risk veterans. The Green Alert will notify the public whenever a veteran or military member is reported missing or […]

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Jim’s Journal, April 6th, 2024

April 6, 2024 Jim Williams

Friday was Final Four night in women’s college basketball, and in the evening’s first game, South Carolina’s Lady Gamecocks stayed undefeated for the season, dispatching the Wolfpack of North Carolina State, 78-59. The game the […]

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Bridge Work Planned on U.S. 50 in Ripley County

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) –  Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Sunesis Construction Company plans to reduce U.S. 50 to one lane over Otter Creek in Ripley County on or after Monday, April 15 to begin a […]

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Applications Accepted for Expanded Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The 2024 Batesville Main Street Re-Envision Grant is open with expanded project eligibility. The ReEnvision Grant is an incentive-based grant program aimed at providing financial support for qualifying property owners and tenants […]

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ISP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Near Connersville

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Fayette County, IN) – Indiana State Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened during a standoff in the Connersville area Wednesday night. Troopers say Connersville Police, Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies and SWAT were […]

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Tornado Confirmed in Ohio County

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Ohio County, IN) – The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Ohio County on Tuesday. Forecasters say the tornado developed near the Ohio-Switzerland county line just north of Knigga Road, and […]

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Police Urge Drivers to Stop Illegal School Bus Passing

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN) – The Franklin/Ripley County Traffic Safety Partnership is reminding motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Batesville Police Department will increase patrols […]

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Freeze Warning Issued for Midnight Through Mid-Saturday Morning

April 5, 2024 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – A Freeze Warning goes into effect tonight at Midnight and runs thru 10 a.m. Saturday. Forecasters say temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected, which could kill crops and other sensitive […]

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Jim’s Journal, April 5th, 2024

April 5, 2024 Jim Williams

Wow!  What an epic finish at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse last night, in the National Invitation Tournament men’s basketball final between Indiana State’s Sycamores and the Pirates of Seton Hall. It was tied at halftime, then […]

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North Decatur Elementary Third Grading Period Honor Roll

April 4, 2024 Abby Brinson

North Decatur Elementary School and Principal Rob Smith have announced the students attaining honor roll status for the third grading period. All A Honor Roll Third Grade: Gabe Berkemeier, Greyson Brown, Daisy Carnes, Lylah Collins-Griffin, […]

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IDHS Lists Top Reminders Heading into Total Solar Eclipse Weekend

April 4, 2024 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – In just a matter of days, people across the state will be pausing to take a look at the sky to witness the Total Solar Eclipse. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime event. On […]

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