Today is Primary Election Day in Indiana. Eight vote centers are open today across Wayne County. Polls are open until 6 p.m. You'll need a photo ID to cast a ballot.

19-year-old Lucas Benkert has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in the murder of Centerville's James Burkhart. Benkert was only 15 years old at the time of the crime, but he was waived to adult court.

A Richmond teen is in custody following an incident last night in the 200 block of South 12th. 18-year-old Brandon Ramirez was taken into custody and charged with domestic battery against a pregnant woman and strangulation. There’s no word on the condition of the alleged victim.

Richmond's Danette Addison has been jailed five separate times in the last eight days for allegedly breaking into cars and sitting in them. These mugs were all taken on different days in the last week, including one last night.

A semi fire on westbound I-70 near State Route 503 in Preble County caused the interstate to be shut down for nearly six hours yesterday. It finally reopened at around 9 o'clock last night.

The Connersville Police Department has issued a warning that some THC wax being distributed in the Whitewater Valley has been laced with fentanyl.

Richmond's Nicole Johnson was arrested for allegedly throwing a ceramic turtle at an RPD officer over the weekend. It's her second arrest in two weeks.

Sentencing has now been set for June 3 for Richmond’s most newly convicted murderer. Rickey Porter was just 18 years old when he shot and killed 18-year-old Nathaniel Reed when the two sat in different vehicles at a red light at the intersection of South 8th and A two years ago.

According to a release from Indiana Landmarks, the former Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church in Richmond will now serve as the Landmark's regional office. The building at North 10th and A dates back to 1906.

Allie Plaugher was named Preble County Pork Festival Queen yesterday. Karmen Huff is Princess.

Here's Northeasthern's Garen Sharp just after he was picked at random as the winner of the annual School Is Cool program. That gives Wayne County seniors with perfect attendance the opportunity to win a new car. Garen's winning of the car happened to fall on his birthday.

A Randolph County firefighter suffered injuries that were described as non-life-threatening while battling a house fire yesterday afternoon in Parker City.

Richmond's Jesse Cain was taken into custody yesterday and charged with multiple felonies involving domestic battery that are the result of a lengthy custody dispute.

Reid Health’s Community Benefit announced yesterday that it is distributing nearly $100,000 to 15 local organizations for the first of three grant cycles this year. This cycle focuses on mental, emotional, and behavioral well-being.

State Senator Jeff Raatz of Richmond co-authored a bill that takes a stance against illegal immigration. That bill becomes law on July 1 and gives the attorney general the power to sue local governments and college campuses that refuse to comply with federal immigration law.

The man who died recently as a result of the March tornado in Winchester was identified yesterday as 73-year-old Robert Blansett. Blansett was a 44-year employee of Anchor Hocking Glass and had served in the U.S. Army.

Dedications are coming to the Devil's Backbone in Preble County. The Devil’s Backbone is an area on State Route 725 just west of Camden that features a massive cliff and a history that includes murders and a Bigfoot sighting.

There was a drug bust on S. 14 in Richmond yesterday afternoon. David Lawman was charged with dealing meth, maintaining a common nuisance, and a host of other drug-related charges. Trudy Grimes, Christina Parks, and Sierra Riddle face many of the same charges.

Cordell Municipal Pool in Richmond’s opening date has been set for Saturday the 25th. The pool is in need of lifeguards and is offering free training and $12 per hour. Last year, the pool had to close at various times due to a lack of lifeguards.

Centerville's James Burkhart was only 16 years old when he killed his own father late in 2020. Now, Burkhart has been sentenced to 55 years in prison.
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