(Sparta, Ky.) – Interstate 71 in Gallatin County had to be shut down Tuesday morning after a truck hauling cars caught fire.
The trailer of the truck went up in flames at about 7:00 a.m. near the Sparta/Kentucky Speedway exit.
Many of the Toyotas on the trailer were destroyed.
Firefighters said nobody was hurt.
I-71 was shut down for over an hour during the cleanup of the truck fire.
Queens Court, 4-H Royalty Crowned at 2026 Dearborn County Fair
The Dearborn County Fair rolls on through Friday.
Search Continues for Missing Franklin Co. Teen
Alyssa Richardson was last seen on June 5.
Genesis: Pathways to Success Brings Imagination to Life Through Summer Camps
Area students enjoyed Milan CARES Hogwarts and Brick Masters: LEGO Building Camp
Indiana Unemployment Rate Steady in May
The state's jobless rate remains below the national average.
West Chester Man Loses 132 Pounds, Named 2025 TOPS Indiana King
TOPS is a non-commercial weight loss, education, and support organization.
Franklin County Deputies Complete Crisis Intervention Team Certification
CIT training is a specialized program designed to ready officers to respond to different issues and emergencies.
Want to play American mah jongg? Join a group playing and learning together. All skill levels welcome- even if you never played before!
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Storytime offered in partnership with the Greendale Parks Board. Ideal for children in Pre-K or Kindergarten, older siblings are welcome.
at Homestead ParkThe Dearborn County Fair rolls on through Friday.
Alyssa Richardson was last seen on June 5.
Area students enjoyed Milan CARES Hogwarts and Brick Masters: LEGO Building Camp
EC, Milan, Rising Sun and JCD were represented.
The Softball Coaches Association of Indiana recently released their 2026 All-State Teams
South Dearborn, Batesville, South Ripley and East Central were represented
