On Air Now

Chelsea's World

2:00pm - 7:00pm

  • 812-378-1073

Now Playing

Listen Live

State Police share video of Ripley County water rescue

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:50 AM

Courtesy-Indiana State Police

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has released body camera footage from the water rescue on Wednesday in Ripley County, near Holton.

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles has made the video available on his Facebook page.

Troopers from the ISP-Versailles Post, along with officers from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana Conservation DNR, worked with local fire departments to rescue three people stuck in a vehicle that had been swept approximately a half mile downstream from a flooded crossing.

Indiana State Police divers and Indiana Conservation Officers entered the water to free the occupants and to get them to safety.

Law enforcement said, "Please do not underestimate the power of moving water."

Share

More from Latest News

  • Country Music Star Dolly Parton dies at 80

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. ​

  • 'Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force' arrests 5 suspects

    COLUMBUS, Ind. – Five men were arrested during a sting operation targeting online child sex offenders. Led by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the operation involved federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working undercover to intercept predators seeking unlawful contact with minors.

  • Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made'

    COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus: How It's Made" on September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses while exploring the people, processes, and jobs that keep the community running.

  • Jennings County traffic stop leads to meth bust

    NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near U.S. Highway 50 and 5th Street after observing a traffic infraction on Monday, August 24, at around 2 a.m.

  • Don Fischer's IU Sports documentary debuts this Thursday

    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - For over five decades, Don Fischer has been synonymous with Indiana University athletics. He has narrated the defining moments of Hoosier sports history. Now, his career is the subject of a new Indiana Public Media documentary, "Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports." 

Weather

  • Tue

    81°F

  • Wed

    86°F

  • Thu

    82°F

  • Fri

    82°F

  • Sat

    84°F

© Copyright 2026 QMix 107.3. Powered by Aiir.