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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 […]

Brookville, IN—Still looking for a Christmas gift for the impossible person in your life?  How about donating to a worthwhile cause?  Such as this: Summertime in Brookville could soon be more enjoyable with a new […]

Morgantown, WV—The” Ghost from Christmas Past”, Mike Nolting, is asking for our help to bring Chrismas joy to a 94-year-old gentleman that he has gotten to know in Morgantown, his new home.  Carl Schoonover, a […]

Batesville, IN—Batesville residents with Rumpke Garbage service on Fridays will be delayed by one day in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.  Holiday collection dates for residents located north of Pearl Street […]

Indianapolis, IN– Thursday evening, the 79th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy completed its graduation ceremony in the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter and Indiana […]

Greensburg, IN— Update: 9:15am Power is now fully restored in Decatur County after crews worked swiftly from a vehicle accident on Base Road in Greensburg.  Power was out for roughly 1.5 hours.     Original Story:7:45a […]

Batesville, IN—The city of Batesville Board of Zoning Appeals & Advisory Plan Commission meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. has been rescheduled to January 9, 2020 in the Council Chambers, […]

CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to hard-boiled eggs. CDC is concerned that bulk, fresh hard-boiled […]