(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.
Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake
The incident remains under investigation.
Gensis: Pathways to Success Announces 2026 Summer Interns
Pictured: Owen Eldridge, Renee’ Lecher, Kate Weber, and Josie Wolfe.
Batesville Freshman's Work in BCEF’S Art on Main
The BHS mural will be on display until the fall, when a new art series will begin for the 2026-27 school year.
One Dearborn 2025 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Growth for Dearborn County
The report showcases two major business attraction wins, continued progress on Stellar Pathways and READI 2.0 projects, and organizational growth that positions the county for a strong 2026 and beyond.
Sunman-Dearborn Schools Announce Leadership Appointments and Organizational Realignment
The reorganization is designed to maximize efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on student outcomes.
South Ripley Superintendent Named IAPSS District VIII Superintendent of the Year
Moorhead will now be considered for the 2027 Indiana Superintendent of the Year.
Join us for a delightful community event this May - a free Plant and Seed Swap! Bring your surplus plants, seeds, and gardening tools to exchange.
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners, and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence.
at Lawrenceburg Public Library
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
at Hamline Chapel United Methodist ChurchThe incident remains under investigation.
Pictured: Owen Eldridge, Renee’ Lecher, Kate Weber, and Josie Wolfe.
The BHS mural will be on display until the fall, when a new art series will begin for the 2026-27 school year.
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