Rising Sun casino could move; nearby gaming venues brace for impact
(Indianapolis) — A proposal allowing relocation of Indiana’s Rising Sun casino has passed a key legislative vote and now moves to the Senate for approval by the end of February.
The bill would shift the casino to one of four counties, a move aimed at boosting tax revenue but one that may impact nearby casinos in Shelbyville and Anderson. The new casino operator would be selected by 2027 and pay a $50 million fee to the state over five years.
Columbus mother, child escape house fire; pets die in blaze
(Columbus, IN) — A Columbus mother and child narrowly escaped a fast-moving fire on Chestnut Street that destroyed their rental home.
Firefighters arrived just after 10…