Local News

Statehouse — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as chair of the Indiana State Fair Advisory Committee and a non-voting member of the Indiana State Fair Commission, and as a member of several other […]

Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has announced the launch of “Indiana Learns,” a statewide grant program that will provide qualifying families with up to $1,000 to spend on math and English/language […]

Chicago, IL — It was one year ago today that 2019 East Central High School graduate and U.S. Marine Corporal Kelsee Lainhart was seriously wounded in a terrorist attack at the Kabul, Afghanistan airport. Thirteen […]

Franklin County, IN — Utility construction has forced the Franklin County Water Association to issue a boil advisory for certain areas near the Ohio State line. Customers along Riley Pike, Springfield, Merrell, and Stateline roads […]

Morris, IN — This reminder that a weekend closure is scheduled to begin tonight (Friday) at 8:00 on State Road 46 in Morris as crews work to complete a box culvert replacement project. INDOT says […]

Greensburg, IN — Max Schorey, a 3rd grader at Batesville Intermediate School, recently completed his painting fundraiser for the Hospital Foundation of Decatur County. For the second year in a row, Max raised over $500 […]

Aurora, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor GeoStabilization International plans to begin work as early as Wednesday, August 31, to complete a drainage repair project on U.S. 50 in Aurora. Work will take place […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — An Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg student is one of 207 honor society students nationwide recognized as a 2022 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Molly Robison will receive a $1,000 scholarship because […]

Ripley County, IN — Members of the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to nominate the Educator, Citizen, and Business Person of the Year by September 2. The awards will be presented at the […]

Franklin County, IN — INDOT crews are paving US 52 from Brookville to the Dearborn County line. One lane is being kept open at all times with flaggers in place, but drivers should expect delays […]

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Health Department officials say three pools of West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes have been identified in the county. There has been a recent increase in West Nile Virus activity in […]

Batesville, IN — The First Financial Foundation recently awarded Safe Passage a significant grant toward essential improvements for the Batesville shelter. Safe Passage is the sole support service provider of domestic and sexual violence victims […]