Nationwide—FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) today at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure […]

St. Paul, IN—Tuesday evening, Decatur County Communications received a call of a semi-truck accident at the St. Paul exit on I-74, exit 123 eastbound. Decatur County Sheriffs Deputies responded, along with emergency personnel, to the […]

Columbus, IN—A Columbus police officer was presented with a letter of commendation on Tuesday at the Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting for helping save the life of a City employee who was choking […]

Statewide—The Indiana State Police are joining about 230 law-enforcement agencies across Indiana and thousands nationwide in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization. From mid-August through Labor Day, police will be working overtime to […]

Sunman, IN — Six livestock producers were honored Monday for going above and beyond in their farm management in the areas of environmental stewardship, animal well-being, biosecurity, emergency planning, and community relations. As the newest […]

Sunman, IN—On Sunday, August 4, 2019, over 400 parishioners, alumni, students,  staff and members of the community gathered to celebrate the blessing and dedication of the newly constructed Education Center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The ceremony […]

Columbus, IN—Sunday evening, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Deputies were advised by an off-duty Hope Police officer that he observed Joshua Lucas, who had an outstanding warrant, in a silver Impala as it was leaving the area […]

Indianapolis, IN—Indiana State Fair Western Horse and Pony results for Decatur County Exhibitors: Claire Soendlin –1st place mare halter 11-15 years old –6th place western showmanship exhibitors in the 12th grade Clair Schoettmer –1st place […]

Greensburg, IN— Update: The Greensburg Police Department reports that two juveniles were arrested last night for unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and theft. Further information will be reported as it becomes available. […]

Versailles, IN—Dustin Crabtree, age 32 of Milan, was convicted by a jury of  Level 1 felony Child Molesting on July 31st.  The jury deliberated for three hours following a two day trial in Ripley County.  […]

Statewide— Gov. Eric J. Holcomb ceremonially signed HEA 1010 outside the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair on Monday. HEA 1010 exempts military retirement income or survivor’s benefits from state income tax.

Columbus, IN—Deputies were called to S. Lake Dr. after EOC received a call of a domestic disturbance with one of the parties involved being shot on Sunday. When Deputies arrived they located a female, Hannah […]