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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, […]

Columbus, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating an apparent hunting accident that claimed the life of a Columbus man. Sunday morning, officers were dispatched to the area near the 9200 block of South State […]

Statewide — A bill authored by State Senator Jean Leising that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture today. Under current law, the state chemist may impose a […]

Decatur County, IN — Legal Aid is holding a Free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for residents of their eight-county district on Monday, January 18. The district includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, Rush, and […]