A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed the House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code unanimously today.

Jasper Elementary School and Ireland Elementary School have been selected for the 2023 Literacy Cadre by the Indiana Department of Education. 

The Charles C. Niehaus Memorial Golf Driving Range will open for the season beginning Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Youth under age 18 on the day of their hunt may apply March 20-31 for reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties during the youth turkey hunting season.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Emily Barger, a 14 year old white female, 5 feet tall, 85 pounds, blond hair with blue eyes, and unknown clothing.

Two Jasper Police Officers have been appointed detectives.

The City of Jasper FAÇADE GRANT PROGRAM in coordination with Heart of Jasper has selected the recipients of Round 3. 

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Vanderburgh County in honor and remembrance of Asson Hacker. 

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) and Kimball International, Inc. (NASDAQ: KBAL) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HNI will acquire all the outstanding shares of Kimball International in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $485 million.

Indiana educators are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Natural Resources Teacher Institute (NRTI), which will be held June 19-23 at the Forestry Training Center at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.

The “Hearty Hearts” Rehab Club is an organization formed specifically for all former and current Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehab and Angina Heart Therapy patients and their families.  

The City of Huntingburg will host City-Wide Yard Sales on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6, 2023. 

Friday’s storms produced an EF-1 tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Indiana Furniture announced today a partnership with GOVMVMT, a not-for-profit cooperative purchasing program. 

The Jasper Police Department would like to remind residents that there is a drop-box located in the lobby of the police department available for residents to conveniently dispose of any unused, expired, or unwanted prescription medications. 

Due to the large amount of tree damage from Friday’s storm, the Jasper Street Department will have extended hours this week ONLY at the Recovery Site.

Recent rainfall has forced some roads to close due to flooding.  

Recent rainfall has forced some roads to close due to flooding. 

German American Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) and its banking subsidiary,  German American Bank, announces that Michael F. Beckwith has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief  Banking Officer, effective April 1, 2023. 

Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Perry County in honor and remembrance of the former Mayor of Tell City, Bill Goffinet.