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Woman killed in motorcycle crash near Westport

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Westport, IN — A woman is dead following a motorcycle accident near Westport. Witnesses told Decatur County Sheriff’s deputies that a motorcycle was southbound on State Road 3 near South County Road 800 West when […]

Batesville man pleads guilty to child molesting charge

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — Sentencing is set next month for a man who pleaded guilty to a child molesting charge. The sentencing hearing for 42-year-old Brian K. Sims of Batesville is scheduled for August 5 in […]

Governor wins ruling in emergency powers lawsuit; Rokita files appeal

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Indianapolis, IN — A victory in court Tuesday for Governor Eric Holcomb means he can proceed with his lawsuit against Senate president pro tem Roderic Bray, House Speaker Todd Huston, and the Indiana General Assembly. […]

Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg/Batesville Announces Vaccine Laptop Winner

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Lawrenceburg, IN — Ivy Tech Community College offered walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the state on June 10th in an effort to help increase vaccination rates through partnerships with the US Department of Education and […]

Deddens elected National FCCLA 1st VP

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

St. Leon, IN — Congratulations to East Central High School student Maria Deddens, who was elected the National FCCLA 1st Vice President last week. Deddens was elected to the post at the organization’s national leadership […]

Local News

COVID-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Franklin Co. Fair next week

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Brookville, IN — The Franklin County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Franklin County 4H Fair July 15 through the 17 from 4 until 9 pm each day. The health department […]

Aggressive holiday patrols lead to drug, gun-related arrest near Seymour

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Seymour, IN — This weekend, aggressive holiday patrols by troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles District led to the arrest of a Bowling Green, Kentucky man on numerous drug and gun-related charges. On Saturday, July […]

Batesville Youth Cheerleading to meet tonight at Liberty Park

July 7, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Youth Cheerleading organization is currently registering girls in grades K-6 to cheer for the 2021 football season. A meeting will be held tonight at Liberty Park from 5 to 8 […]

Hiker rescued after fall at Versailles State Park

July 6, 2021 Tom Snape

Versailles, IN — Versailles firefighters and Ripley County EMS were involved in a rescue yesterday at Versailles State Park. Rescuers walked two miles to assist a hiker who had fallen on one of the trails. […]

Decatur Co. Community Corrections prohibiting those with ankle bracelets from attending fair

July 6, 2021 Tom Snape

Decatur County, IN — Decatur County Community Corrections Director Abigail Harry says anyone with a department-issued GPS monitor, also known as an ankle bracelet, will not be allowed to attend the Decatur County Fair or […]

Batesville Area Skatepark Advocacy receives three more large grants

July 6, 2021 Tom Snape

Batesville, IN — The Batesville Area Skatepark Advocacy group has received three more large grants – $4,000 from Duke Energy; $25,000 from the Rising Sun Regional Foundation, and a $50,000 match from the Indiana Housing […]

Lawrenceburg community mourns passing of 14-year-old LHS football player

July 6, 2021 Tom Snape

Lawrenceburg, IN — The Lawrenceburg community is mourning the passing of Brady Gabbard. The 14-year-old Lawrenceburg High School sophomore football player passed away Friday night, just weeks after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The lights […]