the City of Lawrenceburg will have a free mulch event.  City staff will be on hand to assist with loading.  The program provides grants to Rising Sun-Ohio County School Corporation teachers Eighteen students statewide will serve on the committee Your Hometown Radio Station playing Jon Pardi - Last Night Lonely By Kassidy BrownPublished: Apr 2025 at 4:23 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLAWRENCEBURG (WSMV) - Crews are currently at a state park in Lawrenceburg after a person reportedly fell from a bluff according to Lawrence County emergency personnel Here are instructions on how to watch WSMV4 live on various platforms. The victim reportedly fell from the bluff near the main entrance of David Crockett State Park The victim’s fall is estimated to be around 30 to 40 feet the Lawrenceburg Fire Department and Lawrence County EMS are on scene Lawrence County emergency personnel are asking that people avoid the area as they continue to work This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The USAC National Sprint Car Series raced Saturday at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg Justin Grant claimed the win over Chase Stockon and Robert Ballou It was Justin Grant's 7th career USAC National Sprint Car victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway Grant took the lead from Stock on lap 9 and never looked back Get the most important Racing stories delivered straight to your inbox — Police are investigating after a bus carrying college athletes erupted into flames along I-275 near Lawrenceburg Sunday afternoon Dearborn County dispatch said the fire happened around 4 p.m in the northbound lanes of I-275 between the 15- and 17-mile markers Indiana University Indianapolis said that the bus was transporting the IU Indianapolis men's basketball team following a game against Northern Kentucky University when the bus experienced a mechanical issue A video shared with WCPO from a driver in the southbound lanes shows a large plume of smoke from the fire It also shows that fire crews and vehicles had the northbound lanes shut while they put out the fire A photo shared with WCPO also shows the aftermath of the fire There were no injuries as a result of the fire Indiana University Indianapolis put out a statement on social media following the incident Dispatch said police are still working to determine the cause of the fire Old Lawrenceburg Road between the State Parking Garage and Big Eddy Road in Frankfort is back open after a mudslide that happened early Thursday morning Part of Old Lawrenceburg Road between the State Parking Garage and Big Eddy Road in Frankfort is closed Thursday morning due to a mudslide Ready Frankfort says that KYTC D-5 personnel are on their way to clear the road Drivers are asked to use caution if traveling in the area Report a typo Ind.) - Lawrenceburg's annual Community Picnic is set for Saturday Opening Ceremony with Mayor Kelly Mollaun will start at noon Indiana Honor Guard with Vietnam Veterans Chapter 71 sharing a military salute Logan Gilb will perform the National Anthem.  Grill stations and food service lines hosted by City of Lawrenceburg Police (*Must be present to win raffle prizes and must be a Lawrenceburg resident to win the grand prize.) Ind.) - The Dearborn County Home and Garden Show is almost here The Dearborn County Home Builders Assocation will host the annual event Friday February 2 at the Lawrenceburg Event Center The event will feature nearly 100 exhibitors Admission is $10 unless you bring a canned good for The Clearinghouse in which case admission will be cut in half to $5 For more information, visit https://www.dearborncountyhba.org/ Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg will provide one month of residential utilities at no cost for existing residential customers that currently receive a Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities bill for water LMU residential customers will have their January 2025 utility bill reflect a zero balance for your current charges only Utility forgiveness does not apply to balance forward utility charges noted on the utility bill Residents who have an existing rental agreement that includes LMU utilities should consult their landlord for any rental fee agreement changes Landlords who bundle their monthly residential rental fee to include LMU Utilities are strongly encouraged to pass along this LMU utility relief savings to their renters Indiana is a community that rallies around its city through visionary and action-oriented initiatives as a vital economic investment in mental health and wellness and workforce readiness for our citizens to support quality of place For more information call Lawrenceburg Municipal Utilities at 812-532-3500 option number two during office hours Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Ind.) - Eligible homeowners in Lawrenceburg can get home repairs for free.  The City of Lawrenceburg was awarded $350,000 last September from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program The Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Grant empowers Indiana communities to establish local home repair programs Awarded communities create programs that directly fund repairs on owner occupied residential properties lighting and electrical upgrades and ADA accessibility modifications up to the threshold of the home.  total household income must be at or below the following income guidelines: (*80% area median income - (AMI) (updated annually) Eligible homeowners are encouraged to act fast and apply as soon as possible call SIRPC at 812-689-5505 or email jessica.rayburn@sirpc.org Ind.) – Frisch’s Big Boy in Lawrenceburg could be closing.  The restaurant's general manager told Eagle Country 99.3 on Wednesday that the restaurant has received an eviction notice Several Frisch's locations in the tri-state area have received the same notice and have already closed or are set to close in the near future.  The corporate office was not able to be reached for comment.  a group of senior management of Frisch’s Restaurant both of whom have been with the Frisch’s company for decades have acquired multiple locations and future development rights of the brand Short issued the following statement in a recent press release: "We are very grateful and extremely excited to have the opportunity to carry this beloved icon forward Like many other family dining restaurant brands which have struggled due to the devasting impact of COVID 19 coupled with unprecedented cost inflation pressures some Frisch’s units are no longer viable other units are well situated to move forward and we plan to invest in those locations and add new units in the years ahead” The company has made efforts to negotiate a resolution for all the viable units to stay open permanently to save thousands of employees’ jobs and benefits Frisch’s continues to work to operate as many restaurants as possible while facing eviction proceedings on select units Frisch’s Big Boy was founded in 1947 For more information, visit heretostay | Frisch's Big Boy Ind.) – A date has been set for the 9th annual Cruisin to a Cure for ALS Car enthusiasts will flock to downtown Lawrenceburg on Sunday The show will feature live auction and door prizes Best of Show Memorial Trophy and $500 cash Early registration is available for $15 until April 15 Organizer Logan Lawrence and his team of volunteers raised $53,200 for the ALS Association in 2024 the event has raised $263,000 to support ALS medical research and aiding patients with financial aid.  For more information, visit (5) Facebook Your Hometown Radio Station playing Collin Raye - Little Rock LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — In January, we introduced you to a little boy named Rowan who is battling a rare and aggressive cancer "We got enough donations to be able to save our house and our cars and we had extra so we got caught up on all of our bills we definitely got a huge weight lifted," said Rowan's mom Beasley says the thousands of dollars donated in the past two months have been a godsend; unfortunately "We thought we were going to get good news after the last scan but we did not his cancer is not responding to the chemo," said Beasley It's a tumor in his stomach that's rare and aggressive which caused immense pain for the little boy "He was hitting himself and screaming and biting and it was heartbreaking to see especially because there was nothing I could do," said Beasley and Beasley tells LEX18 the response from the community is what keeps her going and having the support and well wishes of everyone helps a lot," said Beasley Rowan's next scan is in April. Their GoFundMe link can be found here but outdoor recreation season is just around the corner Get a jump start on planning at this weekend’s Tri-State Outdoor Show a two-day event taking place at the Lawrenceburg Event Center. The show will begin Saturday morning January 11 and run through late Sunday afternoon COST: $8 in advance and at the door; Children 12 and under INFO: www.tristateoutdoorshow.com  A Lawrenceburg family has lost their house and many belongings after a fire broke out at the home on Sunday According to the release and information found in the GoFundMe the family." only escaped with the clothes on their backs," and Tuesday is their daughters 11th birthday The family was also able to save their family dog, Axel, and chickens, according to GoFundMe Lawrenceburg Mayor Kelly Mollaun gives his State of the City Address at the Liberty Theater Lawrenceburg Mayor Kelly Mollaun gave his State of the City Address on Friday at the Liberty Theater.  His speech lasted approximately 15 minutes highlighting happenings from 2024 and previewing what lies ahead for the City in 2025.  Among the highlights of 2024 included a new 40-year Union contract The two key changes in that agreement included transitioning police officers to 12-hour shift schedule and merging fire and EMS departments.  enhance responsiveness and ultimately contribute to making Lawrenceburg an even safer and stronger community," said Mayor Mollaun.  Other highlights included increased school resource officer (SRO) presence at Lawrenceburg Schools continued support of fostering new and existing programs at all schools The Liberty Theater reopened in September of 2024. The historic space was originally built in 1893 as home to the Liedertafel Society and is the longest-standing public hall in downtown Lawrenceburg. The theater is being used as a premier original live music site in addition to hosting a draft beer bourbon and whiskey bar plus regular brunches and special events such as the State of the City Address.  the Liberty Theater won Best Building Architecture during the Cincinnati Design Awards.  New street signs have been installed throughout the city limits to give a "better first impression" for visitors Mayor Mollaun says upgrades to signage at the entrances of the city limits are in the works.  The rising popularity of pickleball has certainly made its way to Lawrenceburg Pickleball courts are in the process of being installed at Ludlow Hill Park and are on schedule to be ready this spring Todd Creech Memorial Park will too be home to new pickleball courts in 2025.  Upgrades to the workout facility and other renovations were included in the project.  the long-awaited Lawrenceburg Riverwalk project is expected to get underway City Council is currently awaiting a sponsorship letter of support from the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District the City can get a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to proceed with the project Upgrades to the levee will include seating The water side of the project will include two modern lighting and approximately 15 boat slips for visitors.  the City plans to break ground on the new open-air pavilion across from Proof 124 Table & Tavern This multi-purpose space will host the ice-skating rink in the winter and the Farmers Market in the spring and summer The project will also include additional public restrooms.  RELATED: Riverwalk to Transform Riverfront in Downtown Lawrenceburg Ludlow Hill Park will be getting a walking trail in 2025 This trail will give residents a chance to walk to the park from the Bellaire Drive trailhead with connections to both ponds in the park the only way to enter the park is by vehicle.  Mayor Mollaun also hit on the City's attempt to apply for tax credits to help build additional senior housing but the City remains firm in their commitment to achieving this goal.  Mayor Mollaun says there is a lot to be thankful for including:  Let's keep building it together," said Mollaun.  You can watch Mayor Mollaun's full speech in the video player below.  Ind.) - With significant snow in the forecast the City of Lawrenceburg has issued a ban on street parking.  There will be no street parking on all City of Lawrenceburg streets effective Sunday at 8:00 a.m Residents are asked to utilize off-street parking to ensure roadways are treated for ice cleared of snow safely and efficiently as crews will be working around the clock as needed.  RELATED: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Tri-State Area Ind.) - The 2025 Lawrenceburg Speedway schedule has been released.  Racing fans are invited to celebrate 75 years of racing at Lawrenceburg Speedway with the Season Opener on Saturday Other events scheduled for 2025 include the 2nd Annual Justin Owen Memorial 2nd Annual JR Clark Memorial Pro Stock Race Kubota High Limit Racing "River Rage" 14th Annual Merrill Downey Memorial Modified Race Dick Gaines Memorial and Final Points Night and USAC National Sprint Car Fall Nationals Lawrenceburg Speedway did provide a statement on their Facebook page about the lack of local sprint car events.  "First let me say we understand the disappointment of some of you about the weekly non wing shows We have been working on the schedule for a while and we took several things into consideration including car count fan numbers and other tracks schedules," reads a portion of the statement.  For more information about Lawrenceburg Speedway and to see the 2025 Schedule, visit https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1889 Relief pitcher Brent Suter signs autographs at the 2024 Reds Caravan event in Lawrenceburg Ind.) - After making a first-time trip to Lawrenceburg in 2024 the Reds Caravan will return this Sunday.  The Lawrenceburg Event Center will play host to the free event which starts at 3:00 p.m and features current and former Reds players Fans will be able to participate in Q&A and autograph sessions along with learning more about what's ahead for the 2025 season at Great American Ball Park.  The City of Lawrenceburg is among 14 stops on the 2025 Reds Caravan.  Attendees are Senior Vice President and General Manager Brad Meador For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/reds/fans/caravan.  Ind.) - A brand-new holiday event is coming to Lawrenceburg.  The inaugural Model Railroad Expo takes place at the Liberty Theater on Friday will feature large HO and O-scale running layouts on display in partnership with the Southern Indiana Model Railroading Association Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg is providing an Emergency Shelter in response to the upcoming forecast.  The forecast calls lows to be at or below freezing all this week with snow possible on Tuesday.  The emergency shelter will open today at noon at the Lawrenceburg Boy Scout Cabin Individuals or families in need will have access to a monitored warm shelter It should be noted that there is limited parking availability at the Boy Scout Cabin no smoking or vaping is allowed inside the building or within eight feet of the entrance At this time no organizational meetings or events are to be scheduled at the Scout Cabin during the Emergency Warming Center usage Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg's annual Winter Clean Up starts this week the City of Lawrenceburg will pick up your stuff for free (some exceptions apply) Resident who live within the city limits and currently utilize the City's trash collection service may schedule for a 6-yard dumpster to be delivered to your home for one time use.  first serve basis with the final delivery day being March 18 The placement of dumpsters occurs with delivery on Tuesdays and picked up on the following Tuesday.  Appliances must be placed next to the dumpster Freon must be removed from all appliances and tagged appropriately.  For more information, visit the City of Lawrenceburg Facebook page.  Ivy Tech Community College welcomed and honored College President Sue Ellspermann at their Lakefront Campus in Lawrenceburg Ellspermann is retiring in June after 9 years as Ivy Tech's president and Administration unveiled the new naming of the Manufacturing Technology Center in her honor with a "Sue Ellspermann Manufacturing Technology Center" overhead hallway sign and wall plaque.   Ellspermann graduated from Purdue University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering She was 1 of 1000 women in the Engineering school at that time In 2006 she became the founding director for the Center for Applied Research at the University of Southern Indiana At the time she was consulting a lot with the government with building jails and getting commissioners to agree on stuff She noticed there were a lot of issues in rural Indiana that needed to be addressed a Political Leadership Development program for Republican women who might want to be engaged in politics In 2010 she decided to dedicate her time to Indiana and won serving the Indiana House of Representatives 74th District from 2010 to 2012.  South Korea and China where she got to represent Agriculture and Small Business Her appreciation for America grew during this time.  someone from the Mike Pence campaign called wanting to know if she wanted to be vetted for Lieutenant Governor Ellspermann was sworn in as the 50th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana in 2013 She noted yesterday how Mike Pence was an incredible person to serve with and how she wasn't surprised when he became the Vice President in 2017.  After convincing Governor Pence that Ivy Tech was the right thing for her to apply for she resigned in 2016 and began the interview process She received a call mid-May 2016 with the offer to become the President of Ivy Tech Community College and she accepted.  She explained how the most fun thing she did during her time representing Indiana was a helicopter ride over the Indy 500!  From working in a Jewelry store at a young age to manufacturing and politics Ellspermann was sworn in as the 9th President of Ivy Tech and the 1st Female President on July 1st Ellspermann went on to say how Ivy Tech is an incredible institution because of all of you (the attendees of the new naming yesterday 4/14/25) and Chancellor Mark Graver who was most gracious at teaching her She could not be prouder how collectively they restructured with almost a year of strategic planning with 7 goals and an 8th one added She further went on to say how proud she is on what they have accomplished together and how the Lawrenceburg and Batesville campuses are always at the top of the measurements All Hoosiers want to make sure there's an Ivy Tech within 30 miles  Ivy Tech is the model of community colleges in other states.  Ellspermann said she can't thank everyone enough for caring about the students and the community and she really does love you all She knows that everyone at the ceremony would not be there if they did not care about Ivy Tech and it's a true reflection of love and incredibly thoughtful.  Lunch was served after with photo ops.  Ind.) – Rebecca Lovern will serve as Lawrenceburg Main Street’s new Executive Director Lovern was selected for the position due to her experience in management and multitasking along with her ability to successfully interact with a diverse audience She was previously employed by Rising Star Casino she gained experience in a broad range of positions including Hospitality Manager Lovern has been active as a volunteer in many community organizations including Dearborn County Young Professionals we are excited that Rebecca has accepted the position to lead Lawrenceburg Main Street,” said Board President Sharon McAndrew “She has the vision and drive to continue building our downtown and keeping Lawrenceburg She understands the hometown culture and is a great fit for our community.” “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Lawrenceburg’s Main Street Director,” said Lovern ‘you must be the change you wish to see in the world’ and ‘the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’ I’m excited to embark on this journey working alongside the community and bringing new energy to create meaningful growth.” Ind.) - In high school basketball there is a particular stat line you do not see often.  Lawrenceburg senior Noah Knigga posted a rare triple-double in a win over Madison.  13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Tigers got the win 55-46.  Lawrenceburg picked up their third-straight win on Saturday night defeating North Decatur by a score of 50-38 Next up for the Tigers is a date with South Dearborn in the Rivertown Classic Championship Game on Tuesday night.  The title contest between the EIAC and county rivals will air on Eagle Country 99.3 immediately following the consolation game between Rising Sun and Switzerland County.  Ind.) – The Lawrenceburg Conservancy District will host an open house this month to inform the public of options and funding sources to improve flood control systems in Lawrenceburg and Greendale The levee systems operated by the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District limit the risk of Ohio River flooding and provide miles of recreational facilities the LCD began grant chasing to support certification efforts for both Greendale and Lawrenceburg levees The estimated cost to bring both levees back to FEMA standards is $60 million Greendale and Lawrenceburg levees have been designated as Provisionally Accredited Levees (PAL) since 2010 An accredited levee is one that FEMA shows on a FIRM as providing protection from the one percent-annual-chance or greater flood based on the required data and documentation Certification allows communities and structures to be removed from "Special Flood Hazard Areas" and eliminates mandatory flood insurance purchase regulations.  Community members can learn more about the levee projects and provide feedback at the January 23 meeting RELATED: Conservancy District Begins Process to Secure Grant Funding for Levee Projects INDIANAPOLIS — Quinn Pankiewicz saw the ball go into the net The entire Mishawaka Marian girls soccer team did given the goal was to put the Knights ahead early in the second half of the IHSAA Class 2A girls soccer state championship game the red flag from the side official was being held up Everyone wearing blue and white turned their heads to the video board behind the goal for a replay When something like that happens in a game naturally the contest will only have one way of ending: penalty kicks with Lawrenceburg ultimately pulling out the 0-0 (4-1 PKs) victory over Marian at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis It’s the Tigers' first state championship in program history but we just had to refocus,” said Marian coach Henry Vu of the overturned goal “We talked about overcoming adversity — we got a little unlucky not getting that call but from the couple things I saw live and the replay Volleyball semistate Saturday: No. 4 NorthWood volleyball serves up first-ever IHSAA semistate semifinal win Football Friday: Here are your Nov. 1 high school football scores Lawrenceburg (21-1) controlled most of the first half generating multiple shot attempts in the first 40 minutes The closest one to going in came around the 19-minute mark when senior Preslee Rugg chased after a ball in the front of the net tapping her foot on it and it slowly rolling just outside the right goal post a lot of possession and put a lot of pressure on them,” Lawrenceburg coach Bill Offutt said “I’m hoping that wore them out enough to where it didn’t allow them to get the goals in the second half when those times finally arrived.” The proverbial tide turned for Marian (16-4-2) in the second half sophomore Kendall Bradley had a point-blank chance to take the lead with 14:40 remaining in regulation and Lawrenceburg senior goalkeeper Hillary Knippenberg’s strong challenge stuffed the shot attempt One last strong chance for Marian senior Daisy Moody came with less than minutes left After two scoreless seven-minute overtime sessions While both teams converted in the first round Knippenberg stepped up big for the Tigers in the second and third rounds preventing Bradley and Murphy from scoring “As I’ve told many people — she’s our only goalkeeper,” said Offutt of Knippenberg so she’s been in the net every minute of every game She’s got the school record for shutouts and season record for shutouts Scoring for Lawrenceburg in the PKs were senior Morgan Manford the latter of which led the Tigers with 21 goals this season “I’m not a very emotional person one way or the other,” Offutt said there’s something special about this one.” Moody was the lone scorer for the Knights in PKs we didn’t get the finishes when we had the chances,” Vu said Tremendous four-year run for MarianSaturday capped off a four-year stretch for the Knights senior class that went 67-20-4 winning four-straight sectional and regional championships They added semistate titles in 2021 and this season going to overtime in both the semistate and state championship games before losing in heartbreaking fashion It was the first senior class Vu coached all four years as well with 10 players (six starters) playing their final game for the Knights as far as injuries or activities they’ve done,” said Vu of the senior class “They’ve kept battling and stayed together We talk about making moments into memories and they’ll have tons of memories for when they grow older.” Tuesday's garbage day will be Thursday Wednesday's garbage day will be Friday and Recycling will NOT be picked up this week there will not be any large pick-up items scheduled Residential dumpsters will not be dumped until further notice