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Richmond, IN— At Indiana University East, full-time students with outstanding academic achievement are recognized by being named to the Chancellor’s List, the highest semester-based academic achievement that students can attain. The following is the spring 2020 […]

Columbus, IN— INDOT Contractors plans to switch S.R. 46 EB traffic to its new configuration at the railroad overpass in Columbus between 8 a.m. and noon today, weather permitting. At that time eastbound traffic will […]

Three juveniles were taken into custody after two windows were damaged at Columbus East High School and a stolen handgun was reportedly discharged inside a Columbus cemetery early Sunday morning. Around 5:30 am, security camera […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 523 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. A total of 43,655 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus. To date, 444,252 tests have been […]

Blair, NE – Great Plains Communications (GPC), a growing Midwestern telecommunications provider with an expanding, privately-owned 11,500+ mile fiber network touching 11 states, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire […]

Versailles, IN—Trooper with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post are attempting to identify the persons seen in the pictures at right in reference to a theft/fraud investigation. The individuals may possibly be from the Dearborn County […]

Batesville, IN —The City of Batesville, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Batesville Main Street are once again encouraging all area businesses and residents to decorate patriotic to celebrate July 4. 

Batesville, IN—WRBI and Hoxworth Blood Center held a Blood Drive on Tuesday. The goal for the event was 69 blood units, and Hoxworth was able to collect 81 units, which is the highest amount collected. […]

Statewide —On Wednesday during the Covid-19 press briefing, Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced the Indiana COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program, which will use $25 million in federal CARES Act funding to help Hoosiers struggling to pay […]

Batesville, IN—The Ripley County Community Foundation is continuing to award COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants as local businesses and organizations get back on their feet. The recent recipients of this grant are as follows: *The Ripley County Economic […]

Statewide —Visit Indiana is kicking off the summer with a new digital travel tool to help Hoosiers map out their next adventure. The newly launched website helps families plan and customize their own road trips […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health has reported that 281 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19. A total of 43,140 Indiana residents have tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday. To date, 431,883 […]