Indianapolis, In. —  House Bill 1005 proposed by Republican Cindy Zeimke from Batesville would force townships with a population of 1,200 or less to merge. If approved by lawmakers the merger of about 300 townships in the […]

Laurel, In. — The Laurel Police Department has reported the death of canine officer Blade earlier this month due to deteriorating health conditions. His handler contacted a veterinarian and a vet tech that diagnosed Blade with “bloat.” […]

Aurora, In. — A decorated Vietnam veteran and his daughter have been identified as the victims of a double homicide in Dearborn County over the weekend. The bodies of Walter Bryant Jr., 78 and his live-in daughter […]

Greensburg, In. —A Decatur County man accused of child molesting has been sentenced to 40 years in prison by Superior Court Judge Matthew Bailey. Based on the plea agreement, Mauricio Palomino will spend up to a […]

Batesville, In. — On February 12, 13 and 15 the students of St. Louis School, Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville High School, Batesville Middle School and Batesville Primary will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Blake […]

Oldenburg, In. — On January 19, the OA school community had the rare privilege of hearing the inspiring and challenging words of a woman who grew up locally, graduated from OA, and then went on to serve […]

Holton, In. — The Ripley County coroner has identified a Columbus resident dead following a hunting accident near Holton Saturday around 11:30 a.m. No foul play is expected. Reports indicate Anthony Thompson, 29, his brother and another […]

Dearborn, County, In. — (UPDATE Monday, January 22.) Indiana State Police and U.S. marshals have two people in custody in connection with a double homicide near Aurora on Friday. The two suspects were apprehended in Pulaski, Kentucky […]

Greensburg, In. — The Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce will host local lawmakers for a legislative update on Saturday, January 20. House Representatives District 67 Republican Randy Frye, District 55 Republican Cindy Ziemke, Republican senator Chip Perfect […]

Indianapolis, In. — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising, Republican from Oldenburg, to establish a statewide maternal mortality review committee recently passed the full Senate by a vote of 49 to 0. Senate Bill 142 […]