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PLAINFIELD, IN — The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nine grants totaling $255,000 to programs that help Indiana communities grappling with mental health and substance abuse needs. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a rise […]

RIPLEY COUNTY, IN — The family of Joe A. Raver, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hillenbrand, Inc., today announced the new Raver Family Scholarship – created in honor of Joe Raver. Raver has served […]

CONNERSVILLE, IN — One person has been arrested in connection with a threat made against Connersville Middle School over the weekend. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile posted a threat to Snapchat, which […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Ivy Tech Community College’s Batesville Campus will host a Homeschool Night for local homeschool families on Monday, December 13 starting at 6:30 pm. During this time, families will learn how their children […]

COLUMBUS, IN — U.S. Representative Greg Pence has made recommendations for 13 candidates from around the Sixth Congressional District to attend the nation’s Service Academies. East Central High School senior Nathaniel Myers has been nominated […]

DREWERSBURG, IN — A pole barn was destroyed and a garage was damaged when flames hit the 4,000 block of Drewersburg Road in Franklin County Saturday evening. Firefighters from Drewersburg, New Trenton, Cedar Grove, and […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — At least one person was injured in a crash with entrapment just after 1 am Monday on the 22,000 block of Stipps Hill Road. The Laurel and Metamora fire departments, Rescue […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said its Be Well Crisis Helpline has surpassed 25,000 calls, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to provide Hoosiers with free, confidential mental health counseling […]

VERSAILLES, IN — The Indiana State Police Post at Versailles added a new K-9 team to the district. Trooper Jordan Craig and his K-9 partner, Franky recently graduated from the Indiana State Police K-9 Academy […]

SOUTHEASTERN IN — A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties until 8:00 Monday morning. Several inches of rain fell on the area overnight and more is expected through the morning […]

BATESVILLE, IN — Crewmembers from Osgood-based Iron Timbers spent Friday morning installing the sculpture (pictured) that will be part of Women’s Legacy Park in downtown Batesville. The outdoor gathering space, also known as Inspiration Park, will […]