Local News for Wayne County Indiana

Frost Advisory (until 8 hours from now) ⚉ Special Weather Statement (until 1 hour from now)

The sources of local news that we automatically scan include Palladium-Item, WRTV, WTHR and Western Wayne News.
You can see our full list of sources. Have a source to suggest? Let us know!

Nearly 70 violations recorded by Wayne County health inspectors in March

Palladium-Item · 18 hours ago

From mice droppings found in a Richmond Arby's to a "green, moldlike substance" found in a local gas station, Wayne...

Legislators propose dissolving school district

Western Wayne News · 19 hours ago

Examining school funding priorities has been a recent focus in the state legislature, but if two Republican lawmakers get their...

Stabbing leads to felony battery charge against Wayne County man

Palladium-Item · 20 hours ago

According to court documents, a 37-year-old Richmond man on April 11 was "stabbed in the back and possibly had a...

Photos: EC promotes healthy living

Western Wayne News · 1 day ago

EC promotes healthy living Community members gained access to health screenings and information thanks to a Wellness Fair hosted at...

Richmond officials OK upcoming street closures

Palladium-Item · 1 day ago

Starting April 21, travelers on South 37th Street and eastbound U.S. 40 will need to take a slight detour.

Legal fees mount for City of Richmond two years after massive fire

WRTV · 4 days ago

Two years after a massive fire broke out at a Richmond plastic recycling facility, the legal battle over who is...

Town’s fire bill lowered for 2025

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Spring Grove will pay Richmond Fire Department less this year for fire coverage than anticipated. A discussion among Mayor Ron...

WWS superintendent departs for Fayette County

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Jeremy Duncan said hiring someone with Western Wayne Schools Superintendent Andy Stover’s experience is “invaluable.” Duncan, who’s superintendent of Fayette...

Rodents return: Food inspectors find contaminated conditions

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Inspectors discovered 11 critical and 18 noncritical violations during recent routine inspections of local food establishments. The violations include the...

Property tax bills being mailed out to property owners this week

Palladium-Item · 4 days ago

Taxpayers have five ways to pay their property tax bills, according to the Wayne County Treasurer's Office.

Commissioners cancel April deed sale

Western Wayne News · 4 days ago

Wayne County’s commissioners canceled the annual deed sale of properties. The commissioners reviewed 18 properties eligible for the sale during...

Path eases for regaining driving privileges

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

When Cathy Williams was trying to help a resident regain solid footing after battling addiction, she learned that Indiana had...

Wayne County Health Department confirms no verified measles cases

Palladium-Item · 5 days ago

Despite no confirmed measles cases in the county, the Wayne County Health Department still recommends being vaccinated as the state's...

Photos: Stories come alive

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

Stage One Youth Theatre members produced their Storybook Cafe event Saturday, April 5, at Eight to the Bar in Richmond....

Richmond residents charged with burglary

Palladium-Item · 5 days ago

Richmond police were called to a reported burglary in the 200 block of South Sixth Street about 8:30 a.m. on...

Richmond resident calls for more involvement in cleaning up the city

Palladium-Item · 5 days ago

Richmond Mayor Ron Oler said the first volunteer day for picking up litter is Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Freeman...

Courthouse fencing signals new project

Western Wayne News · 5 days ago

Signs of another project have appeared like spring flowers around the Wayne County Courthouse. Fencing has been erected near the...

Readers: USA Today Network has launched a free journalism Style Guide

Palladium-Item · 6 days ago

This guide is a free tool for our community, including students, teachers, bloggers and anyone with a passion for writing.

Free head, neck cancer screening offered April 10

Western Wayne News · 6 days ago

Tobacco and alcohol users and those who are sexually active are especially encouraged to get a free head and neck...

Public meetings for April 9-17

Western Wayne News · 6 days ago

Wednesday, April 9 Thursday, April 10 Monday, April 14 Tuesday, April 15 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, April 17 Readers may...