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Beverly Rodgers, 80, Versailles
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (392+ words) WRBI Radio Beverly Jean Rodgers, 80, of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Indiana. Born on November 9, 1945, in Harrison, Ohio, she was the daughter of Walter and Beaulah Zarnoch. Beverly is survived by her two daughters,…...
RSRF Awards $216 K in New Grants
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (98+ words) (Rising Sun, IN) " The Rising Sun Regional Foundation (RSRF) awarded a total of $216, 450 in new grants to 13 nonprofits in the second quarter of 2026. These grants awarded to organizations in Ripley and Ohio counties and the cities of Batesville and Aurora…...
Celebrate America 250 at IN State Parks
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (217+ words) (Statewide) " The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers numerous opportunities around the state to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with four July 4 fireworks displays leading the way. "Hoosiers have always taken pride in celebrating our nation's story, and there's no…...
Man Receives Battery Conviction Maximum Sentence
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (394+ words) (Brookville, IN) " A man convicted in Franklin County on a felony battery charge involving the use of a metal baseball bat has received the maximum sentence. Franklin Circuit Judge Alex Dudley recently ordered 43-year-old David Neanover of Mt. Carmel to…...
Danner Delivers Sweet Redemption
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (597+ words) INDIANAPOLIS " One night after a heartbreaking crash knocked him out of contention, Briggs Danner turned things around in a big way, driving to victory in the BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors on Wednesday night at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis…...
Groundbreaking for Spires Senior Village
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (237+ words) (Oldenburg, IN) " The Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, in partnership with RDOOR Housing Corporation, broke ground Wednesday on Spires Senior Village. The Sisters say the Spires Senior Village is a transformative housing initiative that will bring new life and…...
USPS Closed on Independence Day
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (130+ words) (Statewide) " The United States Postal Service will observe Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. All Post Office locations will be closed that day. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Monday, July 6. Post Offices will be open, and deliveries…...
Heat Warning Extended to Friday Evening
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (95+ words) (Southeastern IN) " The Extreme Heat Warning that was due to expire this evening has been extended to 8 p. m. Friday. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 are expected. Forecasters remind you to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned…...
Governor, State Fire Marshal Urge Fireworks Safety
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (156+ words) (Statewide) " Gov. Mike Braun and the Indiana State Fire Marshal encourages you to practice fireworks safety and follow state laws during the Independence Day holiday. "This is a historic moment for our nation as we celebrate its 250th anniversary," said'Gov.' Braun....
Area Communities Receive Portion of State Road Funding
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (247+ words) (Indianapolis, IN) " Governor Mike Braun announced $84 million in infrastructure grants to 147 cities, counties, and towns in Indiana to support local bridge and road projects, bringing the total to just over $165 million in infrastructure grants this year. "Indiana is the crossroads…...