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Versailles, IN — On Tuesday, both Sergeant Jared Black with the Indiana State Police-Versailles and Ripley County Dispatcher Brittany Herbert were recognized by State Representative Randy Frye for their efforts in rescuing Chloe Strassel from […]

Batesville, IN — A fundraiser has been created for those displaced by a fatal fire that destroyed a home on Monday, August 31. The fire claimed the life of one person and displaced 9 residents […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has reported that 871 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday.  A total of 95,750 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To […]

Decatur County, IN — Dave O’Mara Contractor Inc. plans to begin milling and paving on I-74 next week in Decatur County, between New Point and Greensburg, as part of a $9.7 million asphalt resurface contract. […]

Statewide — Voting is open for Visit Indiana’s 2020 Best of Indiana people’s choice campaign, which this year will coincide with The 20 IN 20. Voters can select their favorite Lakes, Donut Shops, and Unique […]

Rush County, IN — A single-vehicle crash in Rush County Tuesday morning claimed the life of a Rushville teen and injured another. Rush County Deputies were called to County Road 350 East, just north of […]

Batesville, IN — Margaret Mary Health will have a Drug Take-Back event tonight in Batesville. They will be located at the Batesville Memorial Building from 5 to 8 pm to collect any expired or unused […]

Laurel, IN — Sunday afternoon, Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to US 52, to the report of an accident with injuries. Deputies determined that Jason N. Cregar Jr., 20 of Laurel, was westbound on […]

Lawrenceburg, IN — Three winners have been named in the summer Lego Family Challenge at the Lawrenceburg Public Library District.  The competition was offered virtually over five weeks using YouTube videos hosted by Amy Rose, Lego […]

Brookville, IN — Late Saturday, Deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department were called to Oxford Pike to the scene of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, Deputies discovered a 2000 Chevrolet S10 […]

Ripley County, IN — In light of National Preparedness Month, Ripley County Emergency Management would like to remind residents that Ripley County CodeRED service is available.  CodeRED is a high-speed emergency mass notification service. The […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has reported that 721 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday. A total of 94,891 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To […]