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Gov. Holcomb, INDOT declare Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statewide) – Much of Indiana experienced an arctic blast last week, and some saw measurable snow. Although temperatures are leveling out out for early November, the Indiana Department of Transportation urges Hoosiers to be prepared […]

How FFA has helped Batesville’s Leanne Ludwig grow as a student and leader

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – Even though the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo wrapped up on Saturday, the event connected thousands of students from around the U.S.—including many from across Indiana. The Batesville FFA Chapter was […]

State dollars en route to local communities for road projects

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Statehouse) – Area lawmakers say significant state funding is en route to local communities to help complete road and bridge projects through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. A total of 188 towns, cities, and […]

INDOT: All-way stop in effect at “Brookville exit” intersection

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Dearborn County, IN) – INDOT is reminding drivers that the intersection of U.S. 52 and the westbound I-74 off-ramp, commonly known as the Brookville exit, is now an all-way stop. Crews installed additional lights and […]

Crews battle a pair of weekend field fires

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Firefighters in southern Decatur County battled a pair of field fires over the weekend. Crews were called to deal with a fast-moving field fire yesterday afternoon at County Roads 700 South […]

Car vs. grain truck crash lands one in the hospital

November 6, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – One person was hospitalized after a grain truck and a car collided at the intersection of US 50 and State Road 129 in Versailles yesterday morning. The name of the injured person, […]

Franklin County Sheriff releases September Activity Report

November 4, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Sheriff Pete Cates has released the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office activity report for September 2023. Deputies responded to 729 calls for service. Among the calls for service investigated were: Property Damage […]

11.3.2023 High School Football Scores and Coaches Interviews

November 3, 2023 Annie Nunley

Coaches Interviews EC Coach Jake Meiners chats with WRBI’s Jerry Stenger after East Central’s 22nd Sectional Championship. Batesville Coach Evan Ulery will chat with WRBI’s Terrance Arney on Monday’s Coaches Corner after his first ever, […]

OA students offered admission to Notre Dame Summer Scholars Program

November 3, 2023 Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy students have again been offered the opportunity to study for free during a two-week summer session at Notre Dame. A grant from the Lilly Foundation will cover the expense of […]

Time to “fall back” one hour; Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday at 2 am

November 3, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – This is the weekend that we “fall back.” Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. You’re urged to set manual clocks and other time-keeping devices back one hour before going to […]

Local News

Indiana Broadband Office listening session scheduled for Versailles

November 3, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) is kicking off its November listening sessions on the Initial Proposal, with a session taking place in Ripley County next week. One of this agency’s six listening […]

Indiana State Police Versailles Trooper promoted to Detective

November 3, 2023 Tom Snape

(Versailles, IN) – A seven-year Indiana State Police-Versailles Post veteran has been promoted to Detective. ISP Superintendent Douglas Carter says Trooper Derek Eggers is being elevated to the position and will continue serving in the […]