Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Heavy Rain 81°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Batesville Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Farming Accident

Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 9:17 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Multiple agencies responded to Vogt Farms on Friday.

(Ripley County, Ind.) - A Batesville man has been identified as the victim of a fatal farming accident.

According to Ripley County Sheriff Rob Bradley, Jerry Vogt passed away on Friday at the age of 73.

The accident took place at Vogt Farms on State Road 129 near Batesville. The Ripley County Sheriff's Office has not yet released a cause of death as the incident remains under investigation.

Agencies responding included the Batesville Fire Department, Batesville Police Department, Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, and the Indiana State Police.

More from Local News

Gov. Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11.
Dolly Parton Tribute Trail to Raise Funds for Local Imagination Library

Several Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.
Big Announcement at Noon at the Carson Hughes Memorial Ride

“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others
Ripley County Chamber Names Milan Teacher as Educator of the Year

The Chamber annually honors outstanding community members in various categories.
22nd Annual Breast Fest Supports Fighters, Admires Survivors, Honors Taken

The event starts and ends at the Harrison VFW Post 7570 on September 20.
Motel Guests Evacuated After Early Morning Fire

The fire started just before 5 AM this morning

Friendship Flea Market

Crunch Time

Events

Yard Sale
Open from 9:00 Am - 4:00 PM on September 11th & 12th, located at 4794 S. Friendship Road, Versailles.
Sep 11, 2026 at 4794 S. Friendship Road Versailles, In
Rock Blues Fest & Car Show
Join Harrison VFW Cabana on the Whitewater Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th.
Sep 11, 2026 at Harrison Vfw Duwell Post 7570
Dearborn County Health Fair
St. Elizabeth and community partners will provide no-cost screenings, health education, entertainment and more!!! Saturday, Sept 12th from 10-12.
Sep 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Cancer Center

Gov. Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11.

Dolly Parton Tribute Trail to Raise Funds for Local Imagination Library

Several Dearborn County businesses are participating, and you can win prizes by making purchases.

Big Announcement at Noon at the Carson Hughes Memorial Ride

“Be Like Carson” – Enjoy Life and Help Others

MIFC Names Top Performers for Week 3

Milan players took home two of the three awards

Switz. Co. Record Breaker Highlights ORVC Weekly Honorees

See top performers for the week of August 31 - September 5

Local Sports Report - September 9, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Hunter Hayes - Somebody's Heartbreak

Hailey Whitters Everything She Ain't 0:49

Diamond Rio Norma Jean Riley 0:46

Dustin Lynch Small Town Boy 0:43

Deborah Allen Baby, I Lied 0:38