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Wanted Man Arrested in Sunman Meth Bust

December 23, 2025 Tom Snape

(Sunman, IN) – A tip about a man with multiple outstanding felony warrants led to his arrest on Saturday night. Kenneth Powers III was taken into custody at a home in Sunman. When Ripley County […]

Missing Batesville Man Found Safe

December 23, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – There’s a happy ending to the case of a missing Batesville area man. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Cody Sorensen has been located and received treatment from first responders. […]

Sports Daily Digest December 23, 2025

December 23, 2025 Tom Snape

Columbus East topped North Decatur 62-40 in girls basketball last night. The Chargers dip to 4-9. Batesville is at South Ripley in boys high school basketball tonight. WRBI coverage tips off around 7:15…Also on the […]

Decatur Co. RDC Gives $1.5M Boost to Community Pool Project

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Decatur County Redevelopment Commission (RDC) voted unanimously at its December meeting to give a $1.5 million boost toward the building of a new community swimming pool. “Among the many purposes of […]

IN Court of Appeals Affirms Convicted Stalker’s Sentence

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the conviction and 61-and-a-half-year sentence of Billy Gene Luke from a Dearborn Circuit Court case from May of 2022. Luke is a Dillsboro native who […]

Milan Boys, Girls Both Finish Second at SD Invitational

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

Milan Indian Swimming participated in the South Dearborn Invitational Saturday morning. The meet was postponed by the previous Saturday’s snowstorm. The field included the Indians, host Knights, Lawrenceburg, one of the top swim programs in […]

BHS Wrestling Turns in Strong Performance at EC Meet

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

The Batesville Bulldogs competed in a multi-team dual meet event at East Central on Saturday and turned in a strong performance against quality competition. As a team, Batesville finished with a 2–3 record in dual […]

FCSO Asks for Help Locating Batesville Area Man

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Batesville area man. Deputies say 29-year-old Cody Sorensen’s vehicle was found at his father’s residence on the […]

ISP Increasing Holiday Patrols

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – As Hoosiers prepare for holiday celebrations, the Indiana State Police are partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) to keep roads safe and prevent traffic fatalities as part of the annual Safe Family […]

First Day Hikes Offered at State Park Properties on New Year’s Day

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Indiana State Parks and America’s State Parks are keeping a 30-year tradition alive by hosting First Day Hikes to start the New Year. First Day Hikes take place on January 1 in all […]

GPD Offers Tips to Keep the Grinch from Stealing Christmas

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Greensburg Police Department is urging you to not let the Grinch steal your Christmas this year. Assistant Chief Derek Fasnacht says you should put your mail on hold if you’re going […]

GOP Caucus Set to Select New Batesville Clerk-Treasurer

December 22, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – A Republican caucus will be held on Tuesday, December 23 at 9 a.m. in Batesville Council chambers at the Memorial Building to select a new city Clerk-Treasurer. Paul Gates is retiring after […]