Local News

Statewide— The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a temporary program to permit licensed food trucks to operate at rest area locations on Indiana interstate highways to provide food and beverage options […]

Batesville, IN—If you live in Batesville or Oldenburg and hear a fire truck horn this Saturday, you might get to visit with the Easter bunny, with a socially distant wave of course.  Mr. Bunny will […]

Brookville, IN—The Franklin County Health Department was notified today of the seventh suspected COVID-19 related death, a female in her 90’s.  No other details were provided by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).   No […]

During a time of crisis such as an infectious disease outbreak, everyone may show symptoms of stress, including older people and those with chronic illnesses which could make them more vulnerable to COVID-19; children and […]

Governor Eric Holcomb announced yesterday the Community Crossing matching grant award recipients list.  Launched in 2016, the CCMG Program provides funding to cities, towns, and counties across Indiana to make improvements to local roads and […]

Statewide—In the most recent executive order signed by Governor Eric J. Holcomb, it allows retired and inactive EMS professionals to join the fight against COVID-19. The executive order permits retired and inactive EMS professionals to […]

Batesville, IN—Batesville Community Education Foundation has a unique partnership with Rowland Graphics LLC and Bird in a Tree Boutique. BCEF is offering two different yard sign designs so you can wish our grads good luck […]

Statewide—Duke Energy continues to focus on the safety of its customers, communities, and employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s undertaken temporary measures to assist our customers during these unprecedented times. These measures include: ▪ Suspending […]

Madison, IN— Tuesday morning, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Pleasant Ridge Road for a burglary in progress. The property owner who lives nearby informed Jefferson County Central Dispatch that he believed that suspects […]

Batesville, IN—In a time full of uncertainty and sadness, it is important to take the opportunity to celebrate successes.  Monday, Margaret Mary Health released one of its first clinically diagnosed COVID-19 patients from the inpatient […]

Osgood, IN—Monday afternoon, troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 350 near Osgood that claimed the life of a Versailles, Indiana woman. The investigation indicated a black […]

Today in Indiana History, brought to you by the Indiana Historical Bureau: In 1990, 18-year-old Kokomo native Ryan White died of complications from AIDS at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He passed away surrounded […]