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Semi driver escapes injury in rollover crash

November 10, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – A semi-driver escaped injury following a rollover crash late Wednesday night on U.S. 52 between Cedar Grove and New Trenton. The road was restricted to one lane while first responders and […]

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Source of reported explosion sound remains a mystery

November 10, 2023 Tom Snape

(Ripley County, IN) – Did you hear what sounded like an explosion Wednesday night? Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies fielded several reports from residents who say they heard the sound just before 9 pm. One caller […]

Batesville railroad crossings reopen after malfunctions

November 10, 2023 Tom Snape

(Batesville, IN) – The railroad crossings at State Roads 129 and 46 and along Coonhunters Road in Batesville were shut down overnight because of malfunctions. Central Railroad of Indiana owns the tracks and was notified […]

Special prosecutor Hertel files 15 felony counts against former Clark Co. Sheriff

November 10, 2023 Tom Snape

(Clark County, IN) – Ripley County Prosecutor Ric Hertel has filed 15 felony counts against the former Clark County Sheriff. Hertel was assigned the case as special prosecutor in late July and filed the charges […]

Veterans Day 2023: Special events, giveaways planned

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Southeastern IN) – Veterans Day is Saturday, but there are special events and giveaways planned around the area the day before. Batesville Middle School will host its 15th annual Veterans Day Program on Friday. Seventh-grade […]

Countywide burn ban in effect in Franklin County due to drought, wind combination

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Franklin County Commissioners have issued a countywide burn ban, which is in effect until further notice. Ongoing windy and drought-like conditions that put the county at risk of widespread fire hazards […]

Motorcyclist flown to hospital from single-vehicle wreck

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – A motorcyclist was flown from a crash in Decatur County Tuesday night. Colton Davis was taken by medical helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital after laying down his bike on the 5600 […]

No injuries reported in early Wednesday morning grain bin fire near Milan

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Milan, IN) – It was an early wake-up call Wednesday for firefighters who responded to a grain bin fire on the 2700 block of North County Road 625 East near Milan. The initial call came […]

Decatur County man facing rape, child molesting, and other charges

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Decatur County, IN) – Preliminary rape, child molesting, and other charges have been filed against 27-year-old Thomas Dillan Collins following an incident that allegedly happened at a Decatur County residence last weekend. The Decatur County […]

Formal charges filed against man accused of fatally shooting his wife

November 9, 2023 Tom Snape

(Lawrenceburg, IN) – Forty-five-year-old Mohammed Mondal of Bright has been formally charged in Dearborn County with Murder and two counts of Neglect of a Dependent in the shooting death of his wife Stacy late Monday […]

Jackknifed semi snarls interstate traffic near Batesville

November 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Franklin County, IN) – Indiana State Police and Batesville Fire and Rescue were called when a semi jackknifed in the median along eastbound I-74 just west of Batesville this morning. The accident forced the closing […]

2023 FSA county committee elections open this week

November 8, 2023 Tom Snape

(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across […]