Local News

Statewide —The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently increased compensation entry-level pay for skilled trades positions throughout the agency. The new starting pay for entry-level positions will be $20.00 per hour with a valid CDL […]

Bloomington, IN — Former U.S. Senators Evan Bayh and Dan Coats are joining Indiana University. Bayh has been appointed to the university as a Distinguished Scholar and Executive-At-Large and will join the Paul H. O’Neil […]

Franklin/Ripley Counties, IN — Severe thunderstorms rumbled through the area Saturday evening. Heavy rains in a short amount of time caused flooding which forced the closing of a number of roads in Franklin County. The […]

Indianapolis, IN — Hundreds showed up in Indianapolis Saturday to protest a mandate by IU Health requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The protest lasted for several hours and included remarks from IU Health […]

Statewide — As summer begins, many homeowners across Indiana will begin planning for home improvement and repair projects. For some, those projects may become needlessly expensive and frustrating if they hire an unscrupulous contractor who […]

Batesville, IN — The Southeastern Indiana YMCA will offer a free “Safety Around Water” program for kids ages 6-9 from Monday, June 28 through Thursday, July 1. The goal of the class is to ensure […]

Evansville, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb announced on Friday a commitment of $475 million in funds dedicated to “transformational infrastructure projects” across southern Indiana, with a good portion of the dollars to be used to extend […]

Southeastern IN — Ivy Tech Community College Lawrenceburg/Batesville has hired Matt Dole as the Employer Consultant for the school’s newly-launched Career Coaching and Employer Connections (CCEC) program. The CCEC program brings together career development and […]

Decatur County, IN — A significant drop in the number of positive COVID-19 tests, along with the increasing number of vaccinated Hoosiers, has prompted the Indiana Department of Health to allow its partnership with OptumServe […]

St. Leon, IN — The Sunman-Dearborn School Board last night approved the COVID-19 Return to In-Person Instruction Plan for the school corporation. The plan outlines a number of procedures such as cleaning and sanitation, health […]

Greensburg, IN — A tip to police about the manufacture and use of methamphetamine led to the arrest of a Greensburg man. A search of a unit at the Briarwood Apartment complex where 33-year-old Christopher […]

Southeastern IN — The skies may have looked ominous, but there was no imminent danger. Funnel clouds were observed around the area last evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) says funnel clouds are associated with […]