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US 50 Closed in Versailles

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

Eastbound and westbound lanes of US 50 at 421 in Versailles were closed down this morning due to a multi-vehicle accident. The accident occurred at the “Y” which sits outside of Versailles Farm and Garden. […]

Heat Advisory Extended

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

A heat advisory that plagued the entire listening area over the weekend has been extended. The National Weather Service says it will remain in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday with index values reaching up […]

Road Work Set for State Road 129

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company will begin a bridge rehabilitation project on State Road 129 over Ripley Creek on or after Monday, July 28, in Ripley County. […]

Special Story Time Coming to Versailles

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

(Ripley County, IN – July 25, 2025) The Ripley County Retired Teachers Association and Novel HeARTs are thrilled to invite children and their families to a special story time event aimed at fostering a love […]

Local News

BCEF Announces New Scholarship

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Anne Wilson Email: awilson@batesville.k12.in.us BULLDOG READY SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT BCEF BATESVILLE, INDIANA – A new scholarship to benefit Batesville High School (BHS) graduates will be offered by the […]

Sports Daily Digest July 28, 2025

July 28, 2025 Rob Lafary

Former Milan standout and current IU-Kokomo runner Ayden Potts claimed this past Saturday’s Lakeside 5K in Brookville. The fourth leg of the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit Summer Series saw Potts win in a time of […]

Sports Daily Digest July 26, 2025

July 26, 2025 Tom Snape

The Reds opened the nine-game homestand by hammering the Tampa Bay Rays 7-2 at Great American Ball Park as heard last night on WRBI. Tyler Stephenson and TJ Friedl homered for Cincinnati. Nick Martinez gets […]

Ripley Co. Fair Report for Saturday, July 26, 2025

July 26, 2025 Katy Kinker

Live music kicks off on the Free Stage from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Dusty Rangers. At 6, it’s the 10-Year Member Dinner at the Delaware Fire House. From 7 to 9, the Cryptids […]

Speed Limit to be Reduced on State Road 129 in Olean

July 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – INDOT plans to reduce the speed limit on State Road 129 in Olean on or after Tuesday, July 29. The speed limit will drop from 45 mph to 35 mph on […]

Local Trooper Graduates From 87th ISP Recruit Academy

July 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – The 87th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy held its graduation ceremony at the Indiana State Capitol Rotunda Thursday evening. Opening remarks were made by Indiana State Police Recruit Academy Commander Lieutenant Brent Cox. […]

IN Seeks Federal Flexibility to Strengthen Student Success, Reduce Bureaucracy

July 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) is pursuing a new opportunity to reduce federal red tape and increase state-level control over how federal education funds are used. Through a proposed waiver from […]

ISP Conducts Targeted Enforcement Patrols

July 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Troopers from the Indiana State Police Versailles Post conducted “wolfpack” patrols last Friday targeting unsafe drivers and committing crimes. During a short time, troopers issue 52 citations and 83 warnings. They also […]