Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines delves into the stories affecting Johnson County, Indiana and its communities — Bargersville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood, New Whiteland, Prince's Lakes, Trafalgar and Whiteland — plus the southside of Indianapolis. Hosted by Daily Journal reporters and editors, this show goes "Beyond the Headlines" by bringing you behind-the-scenes of the stories about, and affecting, Johnson County, including looks at the journalistic process, summaries of what's going on, conversations with those in the public eye and more. Support the Daily Journal's reporting by subscribing at dailyjournal.net.

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September 12, 2026 24 mins

This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • JCPL plans to restart expansion of the White River Branch
  • Students honor a hero's legacy during 9/11
  • Officials call for contractors to speed up the U.S. 31 project

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Teachers and 4-Hers are recognized for their work
  • Prince's Lakes receives funds to update their water system
  • Indian Creek honors former teacher, board member with plaque
  • How you can continue to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Johnson County remains divided on flock cameras
  • Whiteland unveils new Bob Glidden sculpture
  • Election board sets early voting dates ahead of Election Day

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • We take a look at high school football teams as the season begins
  • Bargersville OKs a two-phase, 18% sewer rate increase
  • Johnson County IREAD scores are growing

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • A water tower mural project moves forward in Franklin
  • District leaders share updates as a new school year begins
  • A new senior-living project advances in Whiteland
  • Trafalgar gets a new mural

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Clark-Pleasant returns for a new school year
  • Big changes planned for two of Franklin's recreational offerings
  • Former KFC to soon become Chipotle
  • Rare bumblebee found in Trafalgar

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Johnson County Fair crowns the 2026 fair queen
  • Bargersville considers speed limit changes for golf cart safety
  • 20 years later, Franklin remembers Blake and Chynna Dickus
  • Kids share what it takes to be a 4-Her

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Buc-ee's rezoning passes first vote
  • County updates road safety ordinance
  • Greenwood RDC OK's $7.5M Fieldhouse project
  • Fair fun in the Johnson County sun starts this weekend

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Franklin native and Grizzly Cub standout, Max Clark, returns home to Indiana to face the Indianapolis Indians
  • A WWI veteran was awarded the Purple Heart a century after service
  • City of Greenwood considers a wheel tax in response to new law

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • See what new laws went into effect this week 
  • Greenwood High School creates a virtual academy 
  • Local experts offer firework safety tips ahead of the 4th of July
  • Know what’s closed and open as the country enters the holiday weekend 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Residents are divided over Buc-ee's as the plan commission puts off the hearing.
  • Publics gets first look at redesign for Franklin Aquatic Center.
  • Bargersville residents hear details on a 900-acre development called IronHorse.
  • And we talk housing, referendums and more in our roundtable.

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • See what the buzz is in Bargersville with our special guest Dax Norton.
  • A look at the impact of severe weather this past week.
  • Clark-Pleasant schools seeks a referendum in November.
  • And the Johnson County Museum unveils an America 250 exhibit.

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Get a look at what’s going on in Old Town Greenwood. 
  • A Franklin mom delivers one of the last babies at Johnson Memorial Hospital. 
  • UTVs to join golf carts on the streets of Edinburgh 
  • And several Franklin businesses have been honored for historical preservation efforts. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • The Johnson County Animal Shelter tests a return-to-owner fee grace period. 
  • A local man finds a mammoth tooth in Union Township. 
  • A look at where students can get free meals this summer. 
  • And new businesses open in Franklin and Greenwood. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Greenwood ranks 8th in the state for population growth. A look at the data for the city and more local communities. 
  • Franklin, Edinburgh and Johnson County get more state funds for road work.
  • City grants help fund Franklin public art, events and businesses. 
  • And the local connections with the Indy 500 Festival princesses and scholar queen. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Bargersville officials consider raising the town's park impact fee. 
  • $12.1 million has been awarded for projects on Smith Valley Road. 
  • Gov. Mike Braun visits Whiteland High School to sign a bell-to-bell cell phone ban. 
  • And FCMS students get a reality check.

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • The election has come and gone. We’ll have a recap of what happened.
  • Community support is powering the Trafalgar amphitheater project.
  • An injured former Trafalgar police shapes a new state law ensuring ‘catastrophically injured’ officers get healthcare. 
  • And a new bakery opens in Edinburgh.  

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This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”— the 2026 primary election:

  • Candidates have been out in force across Johnson County to get your votes. We’ll take a look at each contested race that will be decided on Tuesday.
  • Wondering where to vote and what you’ll need? We have the details you need. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Franklin residents influence edits to the Innovation Park project, which is moving forward. 
  • With about two weeks to go until Election Day, what are local candidates spending their campaign funds on.
  • And Indian Creek’s Creek Cattle Co. featured in a new student-led business report. 

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This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:

  • Franklin residents help draft city’s future;  
  • Franklin schools extends JAG program amid funding cuts; 
  • A voter forum recap; 
  • And a look at special activities going on in Johnson County this weekend. 

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