National News

• Rep. Malliotakis: 'Biden has turned over our border to the cartels'

  New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis blasted President Biden for causing a "inhumane and horrible" border crisis after she traveled to Texas for a first-hand look.

• Famed Egyptian archaeologist reveals details of ancient city

  Egypt’s best-known archaeologist on Saturday revealed further details on a Pharaonic city recently found in the southern province of Luxor.

• Concerned NYC mom asks de Blasio 'what's being done' about broad-daylight crimes

  A concerned Brooklyn mother on Friday called into a radio interview with Mayor Bill de Blasio to ask "what's being done" to fight crime in New York City.

• Nevada takes first step to leapfrog Iowa, New Hampshire for first presidential primary

  The Nevada Assembly took the first steps this week to establish the state as the new first-in-nation primary and leapfrog Iowa and New Hampshire in the 2024 presidential voting calendar. 

• Colorado woman accused of murder-for-hire plot had violent past with child, estranged husband: affidavit

  The Colorado animal rights activist accused of plotting to have her estranged husband’s love interest killed is accusing of having a violent past that includes choking their child, holding a knife to the man’s throat and threatening to drive into a tractor-trailer with one of their kids, according to law enforcement documents.

• Blackmore becomes 1st female jockey to win Grand National

  Rachael Blackmore broke down one of the biggest gender barriers in sports by becoming the first female jockey to win the grueling Grand National horse race.

• NASA's Mars Helicopter Ingenuity's historic flight delayed

  NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter is scheduled to lift off no sooner than April 14 in the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet, a delay from its initial planned launch date.

• Texas homeless man gets job, support after stranger's generosity: 'God is good'

  Kenneth Smith, from Fort Worth, Texas, was able to get a job and a roof over his head after a stranger gave him a $100 Outback Steakhouse gift card.

• Colts' Darius Leonard gives sharp advice to incoming NFL rookies

  Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard had poignant words for the incoming NFL Draft class on Wednesday.

• Possible tornado moves toward Florida capital

  A Tornado warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) for Florida's capital of Tallahassee.

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Events

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  Sunman-Dearborn Schools 2021-2022 New Student and Kindergarten Enrollment

  Sunman-Dearborn Schools is enrolling 2021-2022 Kindergarten students as well as students new to the district. Please check the district or school websites for online enrollment forms. Call 812-623-2291 for more information.

  10th Apr at Sunman-dearborn Community Schools
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  Dearborn Clover Gaming Connections program

  This free 6-Hour program is for all youth grades 7-12. Program introduces gaming mechanics, rules and challenges, storytelling, strategy probability, careers in gaming and game creation.

  10th Apr at Lawrenceburg Public Library
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  DIY Decoupage Planters

  As frosty days fade away it is time to start planting.

  10th Apr at Greendale Utilities Building

Blood Drive Coming To Hebron April 19

April is National Volunteer Month.

Ripley County COVID-19 Testing Site Shut Down

Alternate testing is still available in the county.

Franklin County Deputy Graduates Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Congrats to Deputy Tyler Ford.

EIAC Girls Soccer Defensive MVP Commits To Mount St. Joseph

Lawrenceburg's Holly Knippenberg signed her letter of intent on Wednesday.

Area Youth Soccer Players Named To Olympic Development State Team

Those selected hail from Batesville and Dillsboro.

Local Sports Report - April 8, 2021

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