Local News

Franklin County, IN — Franklin County Commissioners on Tuesday morning declared a county-wide burn ban effective immediately and until further notice. Commissioners say the county is at risk of widespread fire hazards because of the […]

Batesville, IN — WRBI and 5 Oaks Garden Center in Batesville teamed up this year for the Giant Veggie Contest. Tony and Teresa Veldhaus’ cabbage weighed in at 13 pounds, while Eric Volz had the […]

Ripley County, IN — Four people were injured when a car collided with a minibus on I-74 at the 157-mile marker just before 5:30 pm Sunday. Ripley County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Hunger says 39-year-old Charles […]

Statewide — While the most extreme impacts of the pandemic have eased, the demand at Indiana food banks has not. Indiana pork producers and Feeding Indiana’s Hungry have an ongoing Million Meals program to attempt […]

Washington, D.C. — A Shelbyville man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. 57-year-old Mark Mazza pleaded guilty in June to […]

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 […]