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Gas tax revenues up for ’18

May 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Southeastern Indiana municipalities are expecting more gas tax revenue this year following a 10-cent increase in 2018. The gas tax revenue for each county is determined by using a formula of miles of county […]

Franklin County commissioners pass road debris ordinance

May 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Franklin County commissioners have passed an ordinance regulating debris left on county roadways. If residents leave mud or debris on roadways for more than 24-hours they could be ticketed by a deputy. The fines […]

St. Mary’s Road restrictions begin Monday

May 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Single-lane traffic restrictions will begin Monday, June 4 at the St. Mary’s Road bridge over Whitewater River, located west of U.S. Highway 52/State Road 1 on the west side of Brookville. Temporary signals at […]

Shelbyville man airlifted following Brookville Lake incident

May 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In. — Indiana Conservation Department officers rescued a Shelbyville man from Brookville Lake after being submerged for about 15 minutes Monday. Emergency workers responded around 2:38 p.m. and found other swimmers recovered the body of Fernando […]

Margin Protection applications for dairy farmers due Friday

May 29, 2018 Annie Nunley

Washington D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds dairy farmers of the June 1 deadline to enroll in the improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy). Many producers will see payments in early June, depending […]

Representative Frye talks Veteran issues on Memorial Day

May 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Greensburg, In. — Military members who are attending college and are then called to active duty should not have their education suffer because they are protecting our country. So that Hoosiers don’t have to choose between serving […]

Senator Leising recognizes Memorial Day

May 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Oldenburg, In. — May 30, 1868, was the first Decoration Day, when thousands of people decorated more than 20,000 graves of those who lost their lives during the Civil War. That day began what we now call […]

Jail officers sought in Ripley County

May 28, 2018 Annie Nunley

Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Sheriff’s Department is hiring jail officers. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old, have a high school diploma or equal and pass a background check. The position pays $29,432 per year. Apply […]

Power Puts Crown Jewel in Career Crown

May 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Indianapolis, Ind. — In a crash-filled Indianapolis 500 that sent many fan-favorites to the garage early, Will Power found his way to the yard of bricks first, to become the first Australian to win the […]

Multiple injuries reported in Saturday Brookville area crash

May 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Brookville, In.— The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says at least three people were transported following a crash on U.S. 52 near Holland Road Saturday at 7 p.m. Investigators tell WRBI News a van with five […]

Groups team together to study permanent home opportunities for Kids Discovery Factory

May 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Batesville, In. — Kids Discovery Factory will participate in the investigative phase of an exciting development opportunity in downtown Batesville. In collaboration with the Batesville Redevelopment Commission and Batesville Main Street, we will partner with a highly […]

ISO presents ‘Music of Star Wars’

May 27, 2018 Annie Nunley

Noblesville, In. — After more than 35 years, the tradition continues this summer with Symphony on the Prairie. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will feature “The Music of Star Wars” on opening weekend, Friday, June 15 and Saturday, […]