Local News

Statewide— In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts by signing an executive order that listed all the announcements Monday including closing restaurants, […]

Versailles, IN—In cooperation with the CDC, local officials, and the Ripley County Board of Health, the Batesville Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees has made the decision to close the library to the public.   It […]

Brookville, IN—Franklin County Emergency Management Director Amy Lindsey announced today the activation of the Emergency Operations Center at 9 am on a limited basis. The EOC is a support measure for officials as they continue […]

Lawrenceburg, IN— A boil Water advisory is in effect until 9 am on Thursday.  During a Boil Water Advisory, the water is okay for the customer to bathe, wash clothes and other common needs. However, […]

Statewide—Indiana’s Department of Workforce Development has launched a site to help those who may have lost (or will lose) their jobs due to the coronavirus. Click here for the website. The Indiana Department of Workforce […]

The National Weather Service Indiana offices in conjunction with Indiana Department of Homeland Security have decided to cancel the planned test tornado drill on Wednesday, March 18. This is due to numerous reasons related to […]

Greensburg, IN – The City of Greensburg has announced that while there are no positive cases of COVID-19 in our community at this time, it is taking new safety measures in the public buildings and […]

Lawrenceburg, IN—On Sunday evening the Lawrenceburg Police Department responded to 515 River Drive for a complaint of gunshots. The caller stated that she believed someone had fired a gun and the bullet came through the […]

Versailles, IN—Ripley County Clerk Ginger Bradford has announced that until further notice, all marriage licenses applications will be processed by appointment only.  Applicants must start the application process online by going to the Clerk’s page […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) today announced that a second Hoosier has died from COVID-19. The patient is a Johnson County adult over age 60 who had been hospitalized. No further information about […]

Batesville, IN—As of now, Margaret Mary Health reports there are no confirmed COVID-19 patients, but thanks to the efforts of many, It is actively preparing in the background should the need arise. Margaret Mary Health […]

Brookville, IN—The Franklin County School Corporation is working to provide meals to students during the closure. To ensure that all Franklin County residents 18 years old or younger still have an opportunity to receive a […]