Governor Mike Braun declares disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties
Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 counties, including Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland and Ripley.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Sheriff: Human skeletal remains found in rural area in Franklin County
Authorities in southeastern Indiana are investigating after human skeletal remains were located Friday in Franklin County, the Franklin County Sheriff's Depa...
Jun 14, 2026Open source
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VIDEO: Car drives across Indiana customer's lawn so Amazon delivery driver can drop package at porch
VIDEO: Car drives across Indiana customer's lawn so Amazon delivery driver can drop package at porch
Jun 25, 2026Open source
EVENTS
We welcome news about upcoming Southeastern Indiana events from area not-for-profit organizations. Email them to news@greensburgdailynews.com. Questions may...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Greensburg's Smith named EIAC baseball MVP
The 2026 Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference all-conference baseball team has been selected. A total of 22 players were honored.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indiana unemployment rate ticks up to 3.3% in May
Hiring sign is displayed in front of a restaurant in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
June 24 recap: Northwest Indiana news you may have missed today
The 39-year-old told a judge addiction drove his actions, but prosecutors argued the drugs harmed the community.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Gary native pens book: “The Flight of a Home Town Son”
“The Flight of a Home Town Son: When the Smoke Hit Gary”, is a deeply personal memoir about growing up in Gary, Indiana during the height of the steel mill
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham
An Indiana man has been charged on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media. Kevin...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Braun replaces chairman of IURC after AES rate-hike
INDIANAPOLIS — Six months after tapping former state senator Andy Zay to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mike Braun removed him from t...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Copper scores 28, Mercury beat Fever 111-109 as Clark leaves due to back injury
Kahleah Copper made 15 of 16 from the free-throw line and finished with 28 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana 111-109 on Wednesday night after Feve...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Trump administration again renews order keeping Indiana coal plants open
The Trump administration has renewed an emergency order to keep two aging Indiana coal plants operational through mid-September.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indiana man accused of stalking Fever's Cunningham
An Indiana man has been charged on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Caitlin Clark leaves Fever's loss with a back injury, doesn't return after 3rd-quarter scare
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark left the Indiana Fever's 1111-109 loss to Phoenix with a back injury in the third quarter Wednesday night.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Man charged with stalking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham Prosecutors allege 48-year-old Kevin Singh...
Man charged with stalking Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham Prosecutors allege 48-year-old Kevin Singh sent "multiple threatening and explicit messages"...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Woman petitions for stronger domestic violence law after cousin's death, Indiana lawmaker joins the push
Woman petitions for stronger domestic violence law after cousin's death, Indiana lawmaker joins the push
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Body recovered after teen went missing in Lake Michigan at NW Indiana beach
Search crews have recovered the body of a boy who went missing in Lake Michigan Monday evening at a beach in Michigan City, officials said.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn
An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Road rage investigation prompts delays on eastbound I-80 near Lake Station, Indiana
Delays are expected on eastbound I-80 near Lake Station, Indiana, amid an investigation into a road rage incident on Wednesday, state police said.
Jun 24, 2026Open source
Where to watch July 4th fireworks in Chicago, suburbs, NW Indiana July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 20...
July 4th fireworks and celebrations in 2026 will mark the United States' 250th birthday. Here's where to see Independence Day fireworks in Chicago,...
Jun 24, 2026Open source
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Franklin is in Johnson County, Indiana.
Region: Central Indiana
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VIDEO: Car drives across Indiana customer's lawn so Amazon delivery driver can drop package at porch
VIDEO: Car drives across Indiana customer's lawn so Amazon delivery driver can drop package at porch
Jun 25, 2026Open source
EVENTS
We welcome news about upcoming Southeastern Indiana events from area not-for-profit organizations. Email them to news@greensburgdailynews.com. Questions may...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Greensburg's Smith named EIAC baseball MVP
The 2026 Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference all-conference baseball team has been selected. A total of 22 players were honored.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indiana unemployment rate ticks up to 3.3% in May
Hiring sign is displayed in front of a restaurant in Chicago, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
June 24 recap: Northwest Indiana news you may have missed today
The 39-year-old told a judge addiction drove his actions, but prosecutors argued the drugs harmed the community.
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Gary native pens book: “The Flight of a Home Town Son”
“The Flight of a Home Town Son: When the Smoke Hit Gary”, is a deeply personal memoir about growing up in Gary, Indiana during the height of the steel mill
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie Cunningham
An Indiana man has been charged on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media. Kevin...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Braun replaces chairman of IURC after AES rate-hike
INDIANAPOLIS — Six months after tapping former state senator Andy Zay to lead the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Gov. Mike Braun removed him from t...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
Copper scores 28, Mercury beat Fever 111-109 as Clark leaves due to back injury
Kahleah Copper made 15 of 16 from the free-throw line and finished with 28 points, and the Phoenix Mercury beat Indiana 111-109 on Wednesday night after Feve...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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