Local News

Greensburg, IN — Several Greensburg police officers were recognized when the department handed out 2022 awards recently. Officer Casey Jones received the Chief’s Award. Sgt. Chris Bridges is the Officer of the Year. The Investigator […]

Brookville, IN — A Brookville man charged in connection with a deadly crash in the summer of 2021 has pleaded guilty to several charges. According to court documents, 44-year-old Joshua Trammell pleaded guilty to Operating […]

Statehouse — A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) which would require an easy-to-read summary of a student’s statewide testing results to be included on their statewide assessment report has passed the Senate […]

Indianapolis, IN — Earthquakes in Indiana may seem unusual or unlikely, but the reality is the state is near two seismic zones. Both seismic zones have the potential to produce major earthquakes and many small […]

Statehouse — The Indiana General Assembly is considering a bill that would let school board candidates choose a political party affiliation on the ballot. Supporters and opponents of Senate Bill 188 testified this week before […]

Indianapolis, IN — Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels says he will not run for the U.S. Senate. The Senate seat is being vacated by Republican Mike Braun, who is running for Governor next year. Daniel’s […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Supreme Court will not hear a second challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban. The ACLU filed suit on behalf of people of several faiths who say the new law […]

Decatur County, IN — Incumbent Westport Clerk-Treasurer Gloria Alumbaugh has filed to run again on the Republican ticket. The deadline to file candidacy paperwork for this year’s city and town elections is Friday at Noon.

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Community Schools will hold in-person learning on Monday, February 20. The day was originally scheduled to be an off day for the President’s Day holiday, but will instead be […]

Batesville, IN — Applications, both first year and renewal, for the Nora E. Wonning Scholarship Fund are now available online at: https://batesvilleinschools.com/bhs or www.oldenburgacademy.org. If you cannot access the scholarships online, please contact Batesville High […]

Statehouse — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data has passed the Senate by a vote of 40-5. Senate […]