UPDATE: Kelsee Lainhart Back In The States; Recovering At DC Hospital

The 2019 East Central HS grad underwent surgery today for injuries sustained during last week's terrorist attack in Afghanistan.

Kelsee Lainhart. Marine Corps Recruiting Cincinnati. 

(St. Leon, Ind.) – Kelsee Lainhart is on a long road to recovery.

The 2019 East Central High School graduate and U.S. Marine is back in the U.S. after being injured in last Thursday’s terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan.

A family-friend of the Lainhart’s provided an update on social media Monday afternoon. Lainhart is currently being treated at Walter Reed Memorial in Washington, DC.

Lainhart underwent surgery today and is recovering.

She suffered injuries in her temple and near her spinal cord after being hit by shrapnel.

RELATED STORIES

Local U.S. Marine Injured In Kabul Airport Attack

More from Local News

Events

Versailles Named International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Town

Versailles is one of two Indiana towns to earn the designation.

Road Closures Impacting Access to Brookville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have provided helpful tips to access recreation areas around the lake.

State Road 101 Closed Near Brookville

Slide correction project.

Sectional Assignments Approved by IHSAA Executive Committee

The sectional assignments are for the next two school years.

Local Sports Report - March 31, 2026

Report stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Local Sports Report - March 30, 2026

Rising Sun and Batesville picked up wins in softball.

On Air

George Strait I Just Want To Dance With You 18:33
Russell Dickerson Blue Tacoma 18:29
Dylan Scott New Truck 18:24
Jon Pardi Jon Pardi - Dirt On My Boots - Eagle Only 18:20