Southeastern IN — The recovery continues around the area from the pre-Christmas winter storm. Franklin County was under an Orange travel Watch, while Ripley, Decatur, and Dearborn counties were under Yellow travel advisories as of […]

St. Leon, IN — East Central High School FFA members recently competed in the District 12 FFA Welding Career Development Event at Ivy Tech Community College in Madison. Lloyd Darringer and Isaac Hartman (pictured) represented […]

Statewide — Outdoor enthusiasts can usher in the New Year at First Day Hikes offered on January 1 at Indiana State parks, forests, and lakes. At Brookville Lake, meet at the campground shelter at Mounds […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice has delivered his annual Christmas greeting to the community. “As we begin to wish each other a Merry Christmas, let us remember all the good things that we […]

Franklin County, IN — Early this morning, Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in rural Franklin County, Indiana. The initial investigation indicated the incident began shortly […]

Franklin County, IN — An overnight officer-involved shooting is under investigation in Franklin County. Indiana State Police say a Franklin County Sheriff’s deputy and a suspect were both shot around 12:30 am on State Road […]

Versailles, IN — The South Ripley School Board recently honored four outgoing members. Andy Miller, Danielle McGee, Tim Taylor, and Robert Garcia were each presented plaques as a thank you for their years of service. […]

Batesville, IN — Batesville firefighters were called to the 9000 block of North State Road 129 Thursday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving on the scene found a detached garage that was fully engulfed. […]

Statehouse — Local lawmakers are inviting constituents to complete their online issues surveys. Senator Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), State Representatives Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville), and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) want to hear from residents before the […]

Batesville, IN — Due to weather advisories and for the safety of our patients, the following Margaret Mary Health facilities will be closed Friday, December 23: Margaret Mary Physician Center Margaret Mary Outpatient and Cancer […]

Batesville, IN — Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Rumpke will not provide trash or recycling pick-up for Friday, December 23. Pick-up service for the week of December 26 will be normal. On […]

Southeastern IN — Right on cue, it seems, the rain last night turned over to snow and combined with below-zero temperatures, travel difficulties and some power outages have occurred. Franklin County was placed under a […]