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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 […]

Brookville, IN — If you are looking for some family fun, outdoor activities, and your family enjoys reading together, check out the State Parks in Franklin County. Both Whitewater Memorial State Park and Mounds State […]

Statewide — The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 3,191 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday. A total of 570,477 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, […]