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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Greg Pence (IN-06) released a statement following his vote against impeachment of President Donald J. Trump: “Today I voted against impeaching President Donald Trump. The President has made it clear […]

Brookville, IN — During the Franklin County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners voted 3-0 in favor of an ordinance for a Designation of Infrastructure Development Zone within Franklin County. This Infrastructure Development Zone will […]

Scipio, IN — On Monday, Jennings County Sheriff Deputies responded to an address in Geneva Township, which is just southwest of Westport, in reference to a burglary that had already occurred. The victim advised deputies […]

Southeastern, IN — Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn Counties will continue in the Red status category on the state’s color-coded metric map for another week. Across the map, several counties reverted back to Red status this […]

Statewide — Indiana Grown has announced a grant program with funds dedicated to the development of food councils in Indiana. A food council is a community-based coalition created to build a stronger food system. Much […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 3,686 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Wednesday. A total of 574,119 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]

Statewide — According to the Indiana State Department of Health, Hoosiers age 70 and older can now begin scheduling appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov. Those needing assistance […]

Holton, IN — Update —On Tuesday an autopsy was completed on the victim of the homicide that was found deceased in a residence near Holton early Monday morning. The autopsy confirmed that the victim, Kristina […]

Batesville, IN — Monday at the Batesville City Council meeting, the newest officer for the Batesville Police Department was sworn in, Haylie Brown. Brown is a graduate of East Central High School and recently graduated […]

Statewide — Franklin County Sheriff Peter Cates, announced that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. […]

Columbus, IN — Tuesday, a Columbus Police Officer was arrested on felony Battery and Official Misconduct Charges after an investigation by detectives with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post. The Columbus Police Department contacted the Indiana […]

Statehouse — Representative Randy Frye stated recently that he would be supporting an amendment in the Courts and Criminal Code Committee to add a Magistrate in Decatur County. Magistrates are civil officers or a lay […]