Local News

Laurel, IN –Several fire departments were dispatched over the weekend when a logjam under a railroad trestle over the Whitewater River near Laurel caught fire. It’s the second time in the past week that the […]

Franklin County, IN — One person was injured in a motorcycle crash on Laurel Road just off State Road 1 Sunday afternoon. First responders originally requested a medical helicopter but the victim was ultimately taken […]

Osgood, IN — The Jac-Cen-Del Jr./Sr. High School Student Council is bringing back the in-person Veterans Day program on Friday, November 11 after a two-year absence caused by the pandemic. The program is scheduled to […]

BATESVILLE, IN — St. Louis School has announced the students who qualified for the 1st Quarter Honor Roll. 4th grade First Honors: Ben Boedicker, Katie Hammond, Norah Hermesch, Jacob Hillenbrand, Ben Kranz, Isla Padgett, Heidi […]

Batesville, IN — INDOT contractor Paul H. Rohe Company plans to work this week on stormwater replacement on Smith Street between George and Pearl streets. Smith Street will be closed during the project. A crew […]

Versailles, IN — Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for a Regional Dispatcher position at the Versailles Post to help staff its Regional Dispatch Center. Successful applicants must be able to receive, record, disseminate, and […]

Sunman, IN — The Town of Sunman was originally set to start leaf pickup on Friday but the actual kickoff for this season’s collection schedule starts today (Monday). Town employees will collect leaves and repeat […]

Batesville, IN — Police are looking into the theft of a vehicle from Batesville High School last week. The stolen vehicle is a silver 2005 Hyundai Tuscon with IN license plate R K Z 8 2 […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville Police are investigating a burglary George’s Pharmacy on State Road 46. Investigators say someone broke out one of the store’s large front windows, got into the business, and made off with […]

Ripley County, IN — Two people are facing a lengthy list of charges following a traffic stop Friday afternoon on eastbound I-74 east of Batesville. Indiana State Police troopers say they found crystal meth, marijuana, two […]

Southeastern IN — You’ve no doubt heard the area has been under Red Flag Warnings and Elevated Fire Dangers lately – in part because of dry conditions. However, Southeastern Indiana is not officially in a […]

Ripley County, IN — The Ripley County Community Foundation has named the five finalists for the 2023 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. They are Aerial Haessig from Milan High School; Batesville High School’s Thomas Hartman and […]