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BATESVILLE, IN — Congratulations to St. Louis School (SLS) Cardinal archers Nick Kern, Tripp Hertel, Jeff Gerstbauer, Serena Gill, Aaron Bauer, Caleb Harmeyer, Grant Wanstrath, Wilbur Giesting, and Andrew King who competed in the Batesville […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — An Indiana State Police trooper and a Ripley County Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a man while responding to a domestic dispute last fall near Sunman were justified in their actions, […]

PATRIOT, IN — The search is underway for a runaway teen. The Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office says Neveah Raisor (pictured) was last seen at her home in Patriot around 9:30 pm Thursday. Investigators say she […]

STATEHOUSE — State Representative Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) said she is looking forward to local communities tackling health challenges like diabetes and obesity through a new state grant she helped create. In 2021, Ziemke supported a […]

SUNMAN, IN — Sunman Utilities will estimate bills being sent out March 1 due to difficulties in accessing meters because of the recent winter storm, in which ice was an issue. Town officials say the […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — If you watched “Wheel of Fortune” Wednesday night, you probably saw one of your neighbors or a relative as a contestant on the long-running game show. Brookville resident Brandon Heyob did not […]

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Purdue University is no longer requiring masks for most students, staff, and visitors to the West Lafayette campus as of Friday. While face masks are optional on campus, the exceptions are […]

FRIENDSHIP, IN — The Friendship State Bank has been honoring the legacy of the Wilke S. and James W. Lemon with a scholarship for over 20 years. This year the community bank will award one […]

MILAN, IN — Hoosier Hills Water customers in the Elrod, Dillsboro, and Farmers Retreat areas are under a voluntary boil advisory for the next 48 hours. The regional water district said the advisory was issued […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has announced changes in COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and childcare programs to reflect declining cases across the state. The department also will begin to reduce […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Start a community garden with Purdue Extension. From improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown, community gardens offer many benefits to the city or […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Warning for Decatur County until 1:45 am Friday, and a Flood Advisory for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties until 3:15 pm Thursday. In […]