Straughn, IN

EATON — An Indiana woman was arrested late last month after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamines. On Thursday, July 28, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a Preble County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a vehicle at U.S. 127 and Interstate 70 for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Mike Simpson.

RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond police officer is fighting for her life after being shot during a traffic stop, authorities said. The suspect who shot her was arrested. According to the Indiana State Police, the shooting occurred near 12th Street and C Street in Richmond at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Police confirmed 28-year-old Officer […]

"The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story" will hold its world premiere screening on Thursday at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson, Carl's hometown. Tickets are still available for other screenings.

A tool-making company in Delaware County is marking its new location. Taurus Tool and Engineering recently relocated to a 66,000-square-foot facility in Muncie, which is more than double its previous space and provides room to expand. Taurus provides contract machining work, including CNC turning, milling and fabrication. It also designs...

RICHMOND — UPDATE at 12:50 a.m.: Richmond Police have identified the suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday night as 47-year-old Philip M. Lee of Richmond, according to a media release. The release said, “While officers were speaking with Lee, he allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot several...

Not only are teachers tasked with educating and being role models to students, they're also there to protect them, knowing at any given moment the unthinkable could happen.

INDIANAPOLIS — Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatments or injuries. But a decline in donations this summer has caused the Red Cross blood supply to shrink nearly 20 percent. “We strongly encourage people not to wait until they hear there is a...

FOUNTAIN CITY, Ind. — The Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site will host several events during International Underground Railroad Month. In 2019, Maryland chose September for International Underground Railroad Month because Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman both escaped slavery during that month. Last year, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb officially recognized the month with a proclamation.

RICHMOND, Ind. (WDTN) – An officer is in critical condition after being shot by a suspect during a traffic stop in Indiana Wednesday. Police identified the officer shot as 28-year-old Seara Burton with the Richmond Police Department. According to Sergeant Scott Keegan with Indiana State Police (ISP), the shooting happened around 6:44 p.m. near north […]

(Whitestown,IN)--There was plenty of excitement around Hagerstown Tuesday in advance of Tuesday’s Little League baseball game in Whitestown. Now that the team is just one win away from a trip to the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania, that excitement level is bound to go through the roof. "We live in a community that selfless and wants to come out and support these kids," said Jay Hale, whose son plays on the team. The championship game takes place Thursday afternoon at 4. Some Hagerstown groups are forming watch parties for Thursday. The game will be televised live on ESPN2.

MUNCIE, IN—Excitement for the Westside Skatepark is ramping up as a new survey seeks public input for design elements. Westside Park, in addition to basketball courts, a playground, and other amenities, formerly held a model aviation area, which is now largely unused green space. “It’s exciting to see the project take shape,” comments Mayor Ridenour. “A dedicated skatepark means beginners have a safe place to learn, and will give Ball State students a great introduction to our city parks.”

RICHMOND, Ind. — A police officer in Richmond is in bad shape at a hospital in Ohio after being shot during a traffic stop Wednesday evening. Indiana State Police have taken over the investigation of the traffic stop in which they say Ofc. Seara Burton was called to bring her K9 officer “Brev” to where police were tracking a man on a moped. Burton made the traffic stop and her “Brev” signaled the presence of drugs.

MUNCIE, Ind. – Mick Tidrow, a Sports Link alum who also owns his Master’s Degree from the Department of Media, will join the Sports Link staff as a guest lecturer in 2022-23. Tidrow will guide students in the nation’s first four-year academic track in sports production with an...

A Richmond Police Department officer is in critical condition after she was shot during a traffic stop Wednesday and a suspect is hospitalized after officers shot him, according to police.

RICHMOND, Ind. — A Richmond police officer has been shot on Wednesday evening. The shooting suspect has also been shot, authorities confirm. According to the Indiana State Police, the shooting occurred near 12th Street and C Street in Richmond. Both the suspect and the officer have been transported to...

Robert Harold “Bob” Singleton, Jr., 69, of Manilla, passed away, Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home. He was born June 15, 1953, in Coldwater, Michigan, the son of Robert Harold Singleton and Mary Louise (Allison) Sweet. Bob is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Sue Chay and husband,...

BENTON — Fairfield football coach Matt Thacker loves his roster’s attitude. “Numbers are down a little bit, but at the same time we have kids that are committed to what we’re doing,” said the fifth-year coach of the Falcons. “They’ve worked their tails off in the weight room and they’re not afraid to get dirty and sweaty. Those are the type of kids you want and those are the type of kids we have.”