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The next week will be filled with travel, cooking, gifting, and togetherness for many Americans, but there are also risks that come along with the hustle and bustle of the season. “The holidays can be […]

Check with your closest location before heading out. Some restaurant websites do not have updated holiday hours so calling ahead is suggested. Applebee’s: Not all locations will be open as the decision is made by franchisees. […]

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Greensburg, IN—On Sunday, December 22, 2019, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to reported child abduction in Forest Hill, located in western Decatur County.   During the investigation, the Sheriff’s Department alleges that a  family […]

Statewide— While Christmas and New Year’s Eve are fun times to celebrate with family and friends, it’s also one of the deadliest times of the year for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving fatalities. According to the National […]

Madison, IN—Friday, a Madison, Indiana man, who is already serving a prison sentence for Battery with Bodily Injury to a Minor was arrested by Indiana State Police Detectives on a charge of Child Molesting. In […]

Rising Sun, IN—The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $275,420 in 16 new grants in the fourth quarter of 2019. These grants included: $20,000 to Rising Sun/Ohio County Community School Corporation toward […]

Statewide—Indiana’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2 percent for November and remains lower than the national rate of 3.5 percent. The monthly unemployment rate is a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicator that reflects the number […]

Statewide—Usher in 2020 with other outdoor lovers at one of the many First Day Hikes offered Jan. 1 at Indiana’s state parks. First Day Hikes are a healthy way to start the new year and […]

Columbus, IN—The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Township Fire and Rescue responded to a call on Friday morning in reference to a structure fire. When deputies arrived, they found an attached garage that was […]

Portable electric space heaters can be a convenient source of supplemental heat for your home in cold weather. Unfortunately, they can pose significant fire and electric shock hazards if not used properly. Fire and electrical […]

Lawrence County—Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the shooting of a bald eagle in Lawrence County that occurred Friday, December 20, 2019.   Shortly before 4:30 p.m., a Lawrence County Animal Control Officer and employees of […]