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Bears Closer to Indiana Move

February 27, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill that would create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority was signed into law on Thursday by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. It puts together a framework to bring the Chicago Bears to Northwest […]

Firefighters Gifted Current Detectors

February 27, 2026 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County REMC and the Decatur County Community Foundation have partnered to support the safety of local first responders by providing current detectors to volunteer fire departments across the county. Each department […]

Sports Daily Digest February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026 Tom Snape

A battle of Class 3A ninth-ranked teams saw host Shelbyville lead from start-to-finish and beat Batesville 84-69 in a game heard last night on the Sports Voice. The Golden Bears’ Damarion Nicholson led all scorers […]

Leising Receives Civility Award

February 26, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) was one of four Indiana lawmakers to receive the ARMIGA Civility Award. The recipients are picked from both caucuses in each chamber based on qualities of cooperation, friendliness […]

Optimists Tap Oratory Winners

February 26, 2026 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Three winners of the Greensburg Optimist Club’s Oratorical Contest were chosen this week from a field of seven students who wrote four- to five-minute speeches on the topic “The Moment I Realized […]

Local News

Wood-Mizer Recognized by Governor

February 26, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – A local company has been recognized by Gov. Mike Braun for its commitment to employee well-being. Batesville’s Wood-Mizer was presented a 2026 Governor’s Workplace Safety Award as a “Rising Star.” The Rising Star […]

Dearborn Co Approves Solar Moratorium

February 26, 2026 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Dearborn County Commissioners have approved a one-year moratorium on solar farms. This comes after the Dearborn County Plan Commission recommended the moratorium after a large crowd attended a public meeting at South […]

Sports Daily Digest February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026 Tom Snape

Batesville visits Shelbyville tonight in the boys basketball regular season finale for both teams. The Bulldogs and Golden Bears are both ranked 9th in Class 3A. Coverage begins around 7:15 on 103.9 FM and the […]

Browne Retiring as City Comptroller

February 25, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Doug Browne is retiring as the City of Batesville’s Comptroller, effective March 6. Browne marked his 30th anniversary with the City in August, and was originally selected for the Comptroller position by […]

BIG Curb Appeal Program Returns

February 25, 2026 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The City of Batesville continues its revitalization efforts by offering matching funds for storefront renovations through the Building Improvement Grant (BIG). This grant program can significantly reduce the financial burden of exterior […]

Leising Bills Signed By Governor

February 25, 2026 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana was signed into law by the governor on Tuesday. Senate Enrolled Act 56 […]

ARI Creative Workshop Next Month

February 25, 2026 Tom Snape

(Shelbyville, IN) – Community leaders, artists, and residents from across the Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) region are invited to explore how arts and culture can strengthen local development at the Accelerate Rural Indiana: Creative Communities […]