9+ hour, 1+ min ago   (352+ words) (METAMORA, Ind.) – A well-known Franklin County couple is celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary this weekend! Wayne and Mary Ison got married in 1966 and have led Metamora Church of God for decades. Wayne recalls feeling broken when he was 27-years-old and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1251+ words) (LAUREL, Ind.) – The flooding of the Whitewater River in Laurel has left a trail of destruction and the town’s future in jeopardy. The flood damage stretches from close to Haspin Acres, through the south side of town and nearly to…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (123+ words) (LAUREL, Ind.) – A fundraiser has been launched specifically for the community of Laurel. Michelle Spurlock is a lifelong Laurel resident and operates a nonprofit called the Laurel Legacy Foundation. The foundation was created in 2024 to provide support and development to…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (140+ words) (WEST HARRISON, Ind.) – Evacuations and several water rescues took place in Dearborn County overnight. All of the bridges along the Whitewater River are closed on Friday morning. “You will need to use Stateline to 50, the river and surrounding bodies of…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (149+ words) (BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – Homes are destroyed and lives have been turned upside down following this week’s Whitewater River flood in Franklin County. The 100-year flood reached homes that have never been impacted by flooding in communities such as Metamora and Laurel....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (329+ words) (METAMORA, Ind.) – Connie Cole is one of the many Metamora residents who are beginning the cleanup process after the historic flooding. Cole has lived in Metamora for about 10 years and is not only a homeowner but also has two businesses…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (175+ words) (RUSHVILLE, Ind.) – A farmer helped first responders get to a child that was drowning in Rush County during the flooding on Wednesday night. The 2-year-old was found in a flooded basement and his mother performed life-saving measures while first responders…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (91+ words) (NORTH VERNON, Ind.) – A North Vernon teenager was killed in a single-vehicle accident in Spencer Township on Thursday morning. Investigators say 18-year-old Austin Luedeman lost control of his pickup, overcorrected, crossed the roadway and rolled over multiple times. Luedeman sustained…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (92+ words) (LAUREL, Ind.) – A large portion of Laurel has been affected by the catastrophic floods on Thursday. The number of people displaced and the long-term needs of the community are still be accessed. One building that was severely damaged is the…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (96+ words) (WEST HARRISON, Ind.) -- Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for several areas along the Whitewater River in Dearborn County on Thursday night. The areas are: Longnecker, Pinhook, Cranes Run, Barber, Bonnie Lane, Herberts Lane, Cobblestone Court, Stonefields Lane, Loia Creek…...