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State Economic Development Agency Under Scrutiny

April 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – A state agency whose mission is to help businesses get started and to bring business to the state, is now under scrutiny for possible financial improprieties, as announced at a Thursday press conference […]

Legislature Passes Budget, Adjourns

April 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Indiana lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 session after midnight Friday, approving a two-year state budget worth $45 billion. The budget, House Enrolled Act 1001, remains about the same size as the last one, […]

Utterback Named Top DUI Enforcer

April 25, 2025 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Indiana State Police Trooper Payton Utterback was honored this week by Superintendent Anthony Scott as the top 2024 DUI Enforcement Trooper in the Versailles District. He received the award at the annual […]

Sports Daily Digest April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 Tom Snape

A familiar face will patrol the sidelines as Jac-Cen-Del boys basketball coach next year. The JCD school board this week approved the hiring of Scott Smith to lead the Eagles. Smith spent 23 highly successful […]

SEI READI Using Webinar to Launch Arts, Culture Initiative

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – The Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (SIRPC) is thrilled to announce the kickoff of the LEI Arts Planning Initiative, a bold regional effort elevating the vitality of Indiana’s arts and cultural community […]

BCSC Requests School Communications Feedback By May 2

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – As part of the Batesville Community School Corporation’s (BCSC) new Bulldog Ready community-connected educational model, a team of representatives from across the corporation has been formed to streamline and improve school communications. […]

UPDATE: Pavement Rehab Work Continues on U.S. 50 Near Aurora

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Dearborn County, IN) – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Paul H. Rohe Company continues pavement rehabilitation work on U.S. 50 west of Aurora in Dearborn County. Beginning on or after Friday, April 25, crews will […]

Governor Signs 10 Bills Into Law

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Ten bills have been signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. They include a parental rights proposal and one that adds requirements for long-haul water pipeline developers. Only two of the new laws […]

Cigarette, Tobacco Taxes Going Up to Fill Budget Gap

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – You will be paying more for cigarettes or other tobacco products, if you smoke, chew or dip, with decisions that have been made about the state budget for the next two years. The […]

Decatur Co. Commissioners to Choose Adams Township Advisory Board Member

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Commissioners will choose who will fill the vacancy on the Adams Township Advisory Board. The commissioners will tap the new board member at their next meeting, which is set for […]

Grandstand Restroom Vandalized

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – Batesville Parks and Recreation is asking for your help in cutting down on vandalism at Liberty Park. The women’s restroom in back of the Ace Moorman Field grandstand was recently spray painted […]

Teen Suffers Minor Injuries in Ripley Co. Semi vs. Pickup Collision

April 24, 2025 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – A Dillsboro teen was injured in a two-vehicle accident involving a semi and a pickup truck at the intersection of US 50 and County Road 750 East in Ripley County Tuesday […]