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Indiana Department of Transportation would like to remind citizens that it takes crews approximately two to three hours to complete a full snow route. With accumulation rates this high, roads will become snow-covered and travel […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 817 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday. A total of 649,652 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Statewide — The Indiana Department of Health announced that Hoosiers who have COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled this week should be aware that inclement weather could impact clinic operations. The state is working with local vaccination […]

Statewide — If you have a fire hydrant near your house, do your part to help keep it accessible in winter weather. Remove any snow or ice and clear a wide enough perimeter around the […]

Southeastern, IN — Travel advisories are out across the region.  Ripley, Franklin, and Decatur Counties are under Red travel warning. Dearborn County is all under an Orange travel watch.  Snow flurries are possible in the […]

Batesville, IN — For the safety of patients, the Margaret Mary Health (MMH) COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will be closed Tuesday, February 16, due to inclement weather. MMH is currently working with the state to identify […]

Decatur County, IN — Effective as of 4:00 pm today, the Decatur County Board of Commissioners has declared a local State of Emergency for the entire county. The County will move to a level Red […]

Decatur County, IN — Officials in Decatur County have outlined the county highway road clearing priority map.  This map is based on federal requirements and applies to any disaster event that may affect the county. […]

Southeastern, IN — Batesville, Greensburg, and Lawrenceburg, along with other towns across Southeastern Indiana are asking residents to please help with efforts with snow removal by removing cars off city streets where possible. This will […]

Statewide  — Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced today that she will step down as Secretary of State. Secretary Lawson has notified Governor Holcomb and will submit a formal resignation once Governor Holcomb selects […]

Batesville, IN — The Ripley County Food Pantry will host its giveaway scheduled for today from 9 am to noon.  The giveaway scheduled for this evening from 5:30 pm to 7 pm is canceled.

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 3,869 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend. A total of 648,875 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To […]