Local News

Statehouse—State Sen. Jean Leising recently met with retired educators from Senate District 42 at the Statehouse.  The group discussed teacher compensation, standardized testing, and other education policies being considered by the General Assembly.

For the first time since 1992, when it was held in Columbus, Ohio, the National Appaloosa Horse Show & Youth World Championship is coming back to the Midwest. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the […]

 Batesville, IN—For several years now, Mayor Mike Bettice and the City of Batesville have been working on a way to connect downtown Batesville with the Northside of the City.  The City of Batesville received word […]

Greensburg, IN— Decatur County Republican Party Chairman Nate Harter announced today that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz will be the keynote speaker at the Decatur County GOP 2020 Lincoln Day Dinner. The Lincoln Day Dinner will […]

Brookville, IN—The 2020 Franklin County 4-H Beef ID and Weigh-in is set for Friday, March 6 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Franklin County 4-H Fairgrounds Cattle Barn. All 4-H beef cattle, including steers, […]

The FBI now has a Child ID app for Apple IOS and Android Devices. The app provides parents with an easy way to electronically store their children’s pictures and vital information to have on hand in […]

Napoleon, IN—The Napoleon 4-H Country Club recently presented the Napoleon Volunteer Fire Department with a check for $500 to be used for the building fund. The members of the club voted to donate two checks […]

Batesville, IN—The Coalition for a Drug-Free Batesville wants to hear your thoughts around substance use/abuse throughout our community. The 2020 Community Perception Survey has currently been completed by almost 400 community members, however, the goal […]

Batesville, IN—Margaret Mary Health is now accepting applications for its scholarship program. To qualify, applicants must be pursuing degrees in fields that reflect the future needs of MMH, as well as be full-time students and […]

Mt. Vernon, IN—Indiana Conservation Officers assisted in the recovery of a woman’s body today on the Ohio River near Mt. Vernon, Indiana.  The body recovered is of a female, but her identity at this time […]

Versailles, IN— Special Olympics Indiana invites supporters to raise money and awareness by taking part in its 2020 Versailles Polar Plunge, to be held Saturday, February 15 at Versailles State Park.   On-site registration for the […]

Dover, IN—The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department reports that on Saturday, Oxford Pike was closed for a short time due to an accident where a vehicle collided with a tree and caused entrapment of an occupant […]