Local News

(Richmond, IN) – More than 2,000 people within a half-mile radius were ordered to evacuate after a massive fire broke out at a plastics recycling processing plant in Richmond Tuesday afternoon. The blaze started in […]

(Decatur County, IN) – Two unidentified motorists are facing Reckless Driving charges in Decatur County for passing a school bus that had its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. Sheriff Bill Meyerrose says one of […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is sponsoring a spring Honor a Staff Member sign campaign to give the community the opportunity to thank Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) staff members in […]

(Batesville, IN) – Greg Christin was sworn in as a Batesville Police Officer at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Christin comes to the Batesville Police Department from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, where he served […]

(Sunman, IN) – The Town of Sunman is set to begin a stormwater improvement project on April 24. Town officials say the work is funded by grants from the Indiana Finance Authority Transportation and Stormwater […]

(Statehouse) – State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) has authored legislation that would remove residency requirements for police officers and firefighters. Frye says House Enrolled Act 1055 would encourage more people to cross county lines to […]

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville City Council voted 5-0 Monday night following Second Reading in favor of an ordinance regulating food trucks operating in town. The ordinance draft was adjusted in some spots between the First […]

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) congratulated the Honda Indiana Auto Plant on 15 years of operations with Senate Resolution 39 at the Statehouse Monday, April 10. The Honda Indiana Auto Plant, located in […]

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana high school students, ranging from grades nine through twelve, can enroll in courses for free this summer at Ivy Tech Community College. Free summer courses provide an opportunity for students to […]

(Greensburg, IN) – The State Road 46 bridge over Sand Creek in Greensburg is now closed for a deck replacement project. Barricades were set up Monday. The bridge is located between Base Road and South […]

(Batesville, IN) – The Batesville Mayor’s Youth Council surpassed its $25,000 crowdfunding goal to improve the safety and usability of the Liberty Park basketball courts. A total of $28,475  was raised before Sunday’s deadline for […]