Indianapolis, IN—The Indiana Department of Workforce Development reports that the state’s unemployment rate stands at 3.2% for October.  That is lower than the national average of 3.6%. The State labor force showed a net increase […]

 Batesville, IN—The Ripley County Community Foundation awarded $35,000 in large grants to thirteen non-profit organizations in Ripley County in 2019.  The large grants help organizations with a sizable project needed to support and enhance charitable […]

North Vernon, IN—Recently the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office received information that a subject wanted on felony warrants was at a location on County Road 900 West in Spencer Township. The subject, Boyd Barrett Jr, had […]

Greensburg, IN—The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the publics’ help in searching for Caleb M. Stone, 24. Stone is charged with numerous felonies and misdemeanors.   Stone was recently seen in Rush County and is […]

Oldenburg, IN—State Senator Jean Leising gathered with fellow legislators at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. Organization Day marks the annual first roll call of all state […]

Columbus, IN—Local law enforcement officers arrested six people on Monday during a narcotics investigation involving drug activity at a Columbus residence.  Officers from the Columbus Police Department Intelligence-Led Policing Unit conducted a traffic stop near […]

Statewide—Tired of spending Black Friday in shopping malls? “Opt Outside” on Black Friday and get free admission to any DNR property that charges a gate fee on that day. You can also get 20% off […]

Statewide—Tomorrow marks the 44th annual Great American Smokeout. For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is an […]

Columbus, IN—A Columbus woman was arrested for DUI after CPD officers stopped her car early Friday morning and observed her infant child in the vehicle.  CPD officers observed a vehicle traveling left of the centerline […]

Versailles, IN— A Batesville-area man pled guilty and will receive a maximum sentence for manufacturing methamphetamine in a homemade lab. On November 12, 2019, Jason Schuler pled guilty to manufacturing methamphetamine during August of 2018. […]

Statewide—Thousands of teachers are expected to pack the Indiana Statehouse for a rally calling for further increase teacher pay in the biggest such protest in the state amid a wave of educator activism across the […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) recently launched a public awareness campaign to educate youths about the dangers of e-cigarettes, or “vaping.” The “Behind the Haze” campaign is part of a $2 million effort […]