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Drunk driver who hit, killed Henry Co. motorcyclist to serve 4 years behind bars
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A Muncie man will serve four years behind bars after pleading guilty to driving his SUV while drunk and causing a deadly collision that cost a Henry County motorcyclist his life. According to court records, Nathan Lacy pleaded guilty to one count of causing death...
A man has died after ATV crashes with tree
GREENSBORO, Ind. — A man died Saturday night after an ATV crashed into a tree in Henry County, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:42 p.m. crews with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources located an ATV that had crashed into a tree at the intersection of South Greensboro Pike and Mill […]
INFANT ABUSER SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS
(Connersville, IN)--A Connersville father has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for abusing his own infant son. 28-year-old Michael Mengedoht was convicted of neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury. In August of last year, the boy, who was just two weeks old, was taken to Reid Health in Connersville with multiple traumatic injuries that included broken bones. The baby’s mother, Brittany Mengedoht, is set to go on trial in December. In social media posts just after the incident, she said that she was a good mother and then asked if anybody was selling mice.
A Slice of Heaven: Greenfield's Top Two Pizza Stores
This article presents a tour of two notable pizza stores located in Greenfield. Have you had the chance to sample their offerings yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
Greenfield, IN Residents: Your Future Kittens Best Friend Awaits!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Greenfield.
Couple charged after their child was taken to ER after eating THC gummies
UPDATE (09/23/23): In a statement sent to FOX59 and CBS4, officials confirmed Kevin Phair used to be a Henry County 911 dispatcher. Butch Baker, who is Henry County 911’s director, indicated Phair was a dispatcher until he was arrested. Phair submitted a letter of separation on Friday. ANDERSON, Ind. – A couple is being charged […]
New Evidence Released in Delphi Double Murders Suggest Others Involved
It appears as though there may have been more than one person involved in the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German in 2017. Thanks to a new document released by Richard Allen’s attorneys, there is at least four other individuals — two from Rushville and one each from Logansport and Delphi, allegedly took part in the ritualistic killing in a pagan religion called Odinism. The names of the four individuals were not released.
Fortville Struggles with Construction Delay Impacting Local Businesses and Response Times; Riverside Launches Property Tax Cap Program
Difficulties are currently being experienced in Fortville with a construction project. The project, originally due to be completed in July, is now significantly delayed. Local businesses, including Broadway Diner, are feeling the effects substantially.
Weekly Safety Report: Greenfield, Indiana - Child Molesting Sentence and Missing Teen Found
This week in Greenfield, Indiana, a man was sentenced to 22 years in prison for child molesting. The Hancock County Circuit Court Judge designated him as a Sexually Violent Predator for life. In another incident, a 15-year-old girl went missing and was later found safely.
Girls Varsity Cross Country
The Greenfield-Central women’s cross country team claimed its highest conference finish since 2009 with a third place finish at Saturday’s Hoosier Heritage Conference meet held at Shelbyville. The Cougras were led by two All-HHC permformers: Josie Kinnamn in fourth and Lexie Copeland in 12th. Other varsity runners wer...
Muncie man gets four years for causing fatal DWI crash in Henry County
NEW CASTLE, Ind. — A Muncie man who caused a fatal motorcycle-SUV crash that killed a Henry County resident was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Nathan M. Lacy, 51, had pleaded guilty to causing death when driving while intoxicated, a Level 4 felony that carried a maximum 12-year sentence.
City of Shelbyville institutes burn ban in response to extremely dry conditions
Following the burn ban enacted Monday for Shelby County by the Shelby County Commissioners, the City of Shelbyville’s Board of Works enacted a city-wide burn ban Tuesday morning at its weekly meeting. The burn ban will remain in effect until the Board of Works meeting next Tuesday at 8:30...
Rush County Humane Society sets vision and initiatives
Sep. 25—RUSHVILLE — The Rush County Humane Society convened a crucial meeting on Sept. 20 in the Rushville Police Department's meeting room. This gathering, attended by nine members, addressed various topics that will shape the society's future course of action. In the realm of old business, the society...
Shelbyville PD post photos in catalytic converter thefts investigation
The Shelbyville Police Department posted photos on its Facebook page looking for a person of interest. The posting stated that the department has seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts in the past few weeks. The person in the photos is a person of interest in those thefts. If anyone...
North Decatur Girls Varsity Volleyball defeats Morristown 3 – 1
North Decatur Varsity Volleyball defeated Morristown in 4 sets Thursday evening. With that win, the Lady Chargers are now 3-0 in the Mid-Hoosier Conference and 13-6 on the season! The team also earned an IHSAA Sportsmanship Award for participation and donation to the Morristown High School event supporting one of their students!
Connersville man sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to neglect of infant found with broken bones, bruising
CONNERSVILLE, Ind. — A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, Friday. In September 2022, a Connersville couple was accused of leaving their 2-month-old child with at least five broken ribs, a broken arm and a fractured skull. The couple was […]
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Pets Up for Adoption in Fountaintown, IN
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Fountaintown.
at Cougars Win Home Finale Over Braves
The Lady Cougars won 9-0 in their last home game this season over Indian Creek. Goals were scored by Paige McCarley (2), Mayrin Rodriguez, Alyssa Deckard (3), Loren Bewley, and Kalyn Moss (2). Assists by Carly Means (2), Shailynn Steeno (2), Jorja Houston, Kalyn Moss, Grace Cunningham, and Paige McCarley....
Service offers transportation for older people, people with disabilities
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A transportation service has begun for qualifying people who are 60 and older, or who have disabilities in Indianapolis and nearby counties. The My Freedom service gets financial support from Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority. the Central Indiana Council on Aging’s Aging & In-Home Solutions, and the Federal Transit Administration. My Freedom offers cross-county transportation throughout Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties.