Local News

 (Indianapolis) – The Indiana Department of Child Services investigated 308 child deaths in 2022 and determined 61 were a result of abuse or neglect. The Annual Report of Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities in Indiana […]

(Batesville, IN) – A fundraiser for Albert Meyer, a member of the local community battling cancer, will take place January 6 at Back Roads Bar and Grill in Batesville.  Meyer was diagnosed with kidney cancer. […]

(Southeastern Indiana) – Decatur, Franklin, and Ripley Counties are in “moderate drought” conditions, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA released its weekly US Drought Monitor Map Thursday. Large portions of area […]

(Statewide) – Fire departments across Indiana are warning consumers about the dangers of space heaters. This comes after the Bargersville Community Fire Department had to respond to two space heater fires within 9 days of […]

(Osgood, IN) – The 39th annual Hunter and Minta Memorial Ripley County Community Christmas Dinner provided meals to local residents on Christmas Day. Volunteers prepared over 130 meals for Ripley County residents who were alone […]

(Versailles, IN) – The Bel-Air Drive-in Theater is for sale. Meisberger & Associates Real Estate Inc. listed the 23-acre property at $795,000. The property includes several large ponds, two oversized pole barn garages, 12-14 acres […]

(Indianapolis) — Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is awarding $18.1 million in employer-sponsored child care grants to 64 businesses, community […]

(Sunman, IN) – Construction projects will begin on December 29 and January 8 in Sunman. Alley repair between Nieman and Kuebel Streets, from Eastern to Taylor Avenues begins December 29. This project includes replacing pipes […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) announces “The Art Of” podcast series. “The Art Of” is a video podcast series that highlights local artists and their art. “Each episode will feature a […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Dearborn Community Foundation (DCF), Inc. recently awarded a $1,000 Proactive Grant to the Moores Hill Food Pantry to help the volunteer organization pay for a new refrigerator and/or freezer. In its […]

(Southeastern IN) – Unemployment rates in Southeastern Indiana grew in the month of November. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says Decatur County stood at 2.8 percent, which was up from 2.7 in October. Dearborn […]

(Indianapolis) – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced Wednesday Jefferson Garn will provide oversight of the Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) while legislative changes are sought to consolidate OEA with the Office of Administrative Law Proceedings […]