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(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve breast cancer screenings in Indiana passed the Senate Tuesday, February 20. House Enrolled Act 1058 would codify into state law Food […]

(Decatur County, IN) – County Road 250 West from Base to Vandalia Road in Decatur County will be shut down starting Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. until Monday, June 10 at 5 p.m. The […]

(Statewide) – The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana youth is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in Indiana, where research showed fewer of […]

(Ripley County, IN) – Benham Road in Ripley County has reopened to thru traffic. The Ripley County Highway Department says the project between County Road 300 South and 450 South has been completed. Original story […]

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Jurors in Dearborn County on Friday, February 16 convicted a Dillsboro man of Intimidation (Level 6 felony) and on a Habitual Offender Sentencing Enhancement. 38-year-old Billy Gene Luke is currently serving time […]

(Milan, IN) – Milan Elementary School’s preschool registration goes live March 1 at 9 a.m. Once the allotment of spaces is filled, prospective enrollees will be placed on a waiting list. In order to be […]

(Statehouse) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow for the retail sale of dogs in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, February 19. House Bill 1412 would restrict and overturn […]

(Batesville, IN) – It was another record-setting year for Cherry Thing-A-Ling sales at Schmidt Bakery. Clem and Bertie Schmidt and company at the bakery in downtown Batesville’s Shopping Village sold 254,880 of the sweet treats […]

(Osgood, IN) – Southeastern Indiana REMC is proud to announce the recipients of the second round of 2023 Operation RoundUp grants. These grants, totaling over $56,000, have been awarded to various community organizations to support […]

(Versailles, IN) – At least one person was reported injured in a single-vehicle crash on eastbound U.S. 50 near Versailles State Park. It happened just after 5 a.m. Monday. There’s no word on the victim’s […]

(Liberty, IN) – A 40-year-old Richmond woman was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison and three years’ probation for causing the death of a Franklin County Community School Board member who was on the […]

(Statewide) – Indiana anglers are invited to participate in the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a virtual fishing tournament that offers the opportunity to win prizes and contribute to fisheries management while providing Indiana Department of […]