WRBI Radio

Rush Co. Fair Report for Thursday, July 3, 2025

July 3, 2025 Katy Kinker

The Rush County 4-H Fair rolls into Tuesday with a full slate of family fun. Kicking things off at 9 a.m., the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion hosts the 4-H & Open Dairy Show, spotlighting local youth […]

Former Township Trustee Facing Charges

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – A former Washington Township Trustee is facing several felony charges in Decatur County stemming from his time in office. Christian Rust is charged in Decatur Superior Court with one count of […]

Event “Fore” Caring Raises Over $18K

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County says its 2025 Event “Fore” Caring Golf Outing raised $18,656 to support healthcare initiatives at Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH). The annual fundraiser held at the […]

Creativity Ignited at STEAM at the Park

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Liberty Park came alive with curiosity and hands-on learning as young minds from across the region gathered for STEAM at the Park, a two-day educational adventure held June 30 and July 1. […]

Indiana State Fair Unveils A Sweet Symphony of Foods

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – You can’t have a state fair without delicious and sometimes wacky food and drink options. The Indiana State Fair has unveiled the 2025 “Taste of the Fair” presented by Pepsi. Featured in […]

Prepping Future Chefs at Science Behind Cooking Camp

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – Genesis: Pathways to Success continued A Summer of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with The Science Behind Cooking Camp at South Ripley High School. Over the course of three […]

Ripley Co. Democrats to Host “Take Back the Flag” Rally on July 4

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County/Batesville, IN) – Ripley County Democrats will host a “Take Back the Flag” community rally and food drive on July 4 from Noon to 2 p.m. in the downtown Batesville Village parking lot. Party […]

Local News

Hillenbrand Completes Divestiture of Minor Stake in TerraSource

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville-based Hillenbrand, Inc. has completed the divestiture of its minority stake interest in TerraSource Holdings to Astec Industries. The transaction has a total purchase price of about $245 million. Hillenbrand received around […]

Man Rescued from Westport Dam

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – It was a happy ending to a water rescue on Westport Dam Tuesday evening. Rescuers from several agencies responding to the scene shortly after 8:30 p.m. were told by a man […]

Rush Co. Fair Report for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025 Katy Kinker

It’s a day full of cute pets, adorable babies, roaring engines, and high fashion at the Rush County 4-H Fair. The fun starts at 9 a.m. with the 4-H Cat & Pocket Pet Show in […]

Sports Daily Digest July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025 Tom Snape

Last night’s game between the Reds and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park was suspended by rain after three innings. The game will resume in the top of the 4th this afternoon with the Red […]

Chip Seal Operations Planned in Franklin, Other Counties

July 1, 2025 Tom Snape

(Franklin/Rush/Shelby/Fayette Counties, IN) – The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the start of chip seal operations on multiple state-maintained highways throughout the month of July in Rush, Shelby, Franklin, and Fayette counties. Operations are scheduled […]