World News

• Surge of 13,000 Central American minors to US border expected in May

  Officials discussed investing in Central America to help stem conditions that cause migrant flights.

• Burma’s UN ambassador takes brave stand at the United Nations against recent military coup

  Burma's UN Ambassador warned diplomats at a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Friday, that his country's military had become, "an existential threat," and called upon the world community to take action against the military who led the coup on Feb. 1.

• Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert

  EXCLUSIVE — The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve has raised the threat level for US service members in Iraq, while US contractors at Balad Air Base were put on high alert fearing a response to US airstrikes in Syria, two sources familiar with the move tell Fox News.

• US airstrike in Syria under Biden and 2017 Tomahawk strikes ordered by Trump: The difference

  U.S. Air Force F-15s dropped seven 500-lb GPS-guided bombs on Iranian proxy fighters in eastern Syria on Thursday night.

• White House declassifies Jamal Khashoggi report blaming Saudi crown prince for journalist's death

  Turkish officials allege Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered in October 2018.

• China tracks Navy destroyer in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of undermining regional stability

  This is the second transit through the Taiwan Strait by the U.S. Navy in February.

• Burmese police arrest Japanese journalist covering anti-coup protest: report

  A Japanese journalist has been arrested by police in Burma in the first foreign press arrested since the country’s Feb. 1 military coup, according to a report.

• Russian diplomats exit North Korea by hand-pushed trolley

  The Russian Foreign Ministry posted images on its Twitter account that showed diplomats from the country and family leaving North Korea on a hand-pushed trolley due to Pyongyang’s COVID-19 travel restrictions.

• Italian mafia employs new strategies during COVID-19 lockdown: report

  Italy's mafia reportedly provided stimulus for some struggling small businesses in the country and there is concern that these establishments will become beholden to these mobsters. 

• Biden admin says no 'final decision' on boycotting Beijing Olympics as momentum grows in Congress

  White House press secretary Jen Psaki left the door open to a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing as pressure grows in Congress to punish China over its oppression of Uighur Muslims in the country's Xinjiang region. 

• Russia's investigative journalists take spotlight with stunning findings on Putin, Navalny poisoning

  The editor of Proekt says corruption has continued despite the more public findings of independent reporters.

• Grandma chases down, tackles thief who stole her purse

  A security camera captured an elderly woman chasing down a man who allegedly nabbed her purse at a pub in Australia.

• Mount Etna's recent eruption is a spectacular volcanic show

  Mount Etna, the volcano that towers over eastern Sicily, evokes superlatives. It is Europe’s most active volcano and also the continent’s largest.

• Van Gogh's rarely seen 'Street Scene in Montmartre' painting exhibited ahead of auction

  A rare painting by the Dutch impressionist will be publicly displayed for the first time before its auction at Sotheby's Paris next month.

• Pro-military marchers in Burma attack anti-coup protesters

  Supporters of Burma's junta attacked protesters demanding the end to the military government that took power in a coup, using slingshots, iron rods and knives Thursday to injure several of the demonstrators.

• Mother in Istanbul throws 4 children out apartment window to save them from fire, video shows

  A Turkish mother saved her four children from an apartment fire in Istanbul by throwing them out of a third-story window, heart-pounding video shows.

• Armenian PM faces military's demand to resign, talks of coup

  Armenia's prime minister spoke of an attempted military coup Thursday after the military's General Staff demanded that he step down after months of protests sparked by the nation's defeat in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan.

• China did "little" to investigate COVID-19 origins in early months: report

  China did "little" to investigate the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan during the first eight months of the pandemic, according to an internal World Health Organization report from August that was reviewed by The Guardian. 

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  Sea Dragons Swimming 2020-21 Fall/Winter Registration

  October 2020- March 2021 Sea Dragon Swimming is a non-profit youth association dedicated to the sport of swimming.

  27th Feb at South Dearborn High School
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  Trash to Treasure

  Let's turn some trash into treasure! In partnership with the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District, we will be using items from the Creation Station to create a wine cork heart you can use to decorate your home or give as a gift! Must register. Must wear a mask. Adults only.

  27th Feb at Lawrenceburg Public Library District
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  RIDGEWOOD HEALTH CAMPUS-MOVE-IN SPECIAL

  Ridgewood Health Campus is offering a $1000.00 off the first three months of assisted living. Offer available through February. Limited Roos available. For more information, call today at 812-537-5700.

  27th Feb at Ridgewood Health Campus

Two Injured In State Road 129 Crash In Ripley Co.

The crash happened near CR 1200 N. on Thursday afternoon.

United Way Providing More COVID-19 Relief To SEI Non-Profits

Southeast Indiana non-profits can apply for a second round of funding.

U.S. 421 Accident Results In Death Of Two Animals

An early morning crash on Wednesday shut down U.S. 421 near Versailles.

Local Sports Report - February 25, 2021

Lawrenceburg and South Dearborn picked up wins in boys basketball as both team continue to roll ahead of their sectional clash on Tuesday.

Reds Will Open Season At 30 Percent Capacity

The guidance was issued by Governor Mike DeWine.

Local Sports Report - February 23, 2021

Lawrenceburg picked up a win on Homecoming Night, SD won their second in a row, and JCD remained undefeated in the ORVC.