(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.
South Ripley Superintendent Named IAPSS District VIII Superintendent of the Year
Moorhead will now be considered for the 2027 Indiana Superintendent of the Year.
Dillsboro Homecoming Festival Royalty and Outstanding Citizen Award
Congratulations to everyone.
Dillsboro Homecoming Festival Police-EMS Personnel Fireman Awards
Congratulations to Bill Wooderson, Sgt. Hountz, K-9 Officer Turner, and Officer Siegel.
City of Greendale Honors Matt and Erin Wuestefeld for Heroic Actions During House Fire
Matt and Erin Wuestefeld were recognized for their courageous and selfless actions.
The Ripley County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance in Identifying Two Individuals
If you have any information, contact the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office at (812) 689-5558.
Ripley County Community Foundation is Accepting Cross Plains Grant Applications
The Cross Plains Fund application must be submitted virtually.
Ohio County Tourism hosts the first of two cruise-ins on Friday, May 15, 2026, on Main St. in Rising Sun. 5-8pm. All wheels, all styles, all welcome. Free
at Main & Poplar Streets, Downtown Rising Sun
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 LibraryMoorhead will now be considered for the 2027 Indiana Superintendent of the Year.
Congratulations to everyone.
Congratulations to Bill Wooderson, Sgt. Hountz, K-9 Officer Turner, and Officer Siegel.
Good luck Kayla!
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