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.
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Episodes
23 episodes
Fair Recap, Speed Limit Changes & A Memorial Tribute | July 25, 2026
This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:Johnson County Fair crowns the 2026 fair queenBargersville considers speed limit changes for golf cart safety20 years later, Franklin remembers Blake and Chynna Dickus
Buc-ee's Rezone, Road Safety, Greenwood Fieldhouse & Fair Fun | July 18, 2026
This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:Buc-ee's rezoning passes first voteCounty updates road safety ordinanceGreenwood RDC OK's $7.5M Fieldhouse projectFair fun in the Johnson County sun starts this ...
Max Clark, Purple Heart & the Wheel Tax | July 11, 2026
This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:Franklin native and Grizzly Cub standout, Max Clark, returns home to Indiana to face the Indianapolis IndiansA WWI veteran was awarded the Purple Heart a century after service
New Laws, Woodmen Virtual Academy & Firework Safety Tips | July 4, 2026
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
Buc-ee's, Aquatic Center plans & Bargersville Developments | June 27, 2026
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 hea...
Bargersville in Focus with Dax Norton, Severe Weather & Clark-Pleasant referendum | June 11, 2026
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 ...
Old Town Greenwood Happenings, JMH's Last Babies & UTVs in Edinburgh | June 11, 2026
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...
Animal Fee Grace Period, Mammoth Tooth Found & Free Meals | May 30, 2026
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 m...
Census Estimates, Grants Galore & Indy 500 Royalty | May 23, 2026
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 ro...
Bargersville Park Fee, Smith Valley Projects & Braun Signs Cell Phone Law | May 16, 2026
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 H...
Election Recap, Trafalgar Amphitheater & Officer Shapes New Law | May 9, 2026
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 n...
Primary 2026 Election Preview | May 2, 2026
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 T...
Innovation Park, Campaign Finance & Student-Led Businesses | April 25, 2026
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 ca...
Planning for Growth, Student Success & Voter Forum Recap | April 18, 2026
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 activitie...
Spring 2026 Johnson County Voter Forum
On this special episode of “Beyond the Headlines," the Daily Journal presents the Spring 2026 Johnson County Voter Forum at Franklin College as it happened live on April 15, 2026, at Franklin College. More than 30 candidates ...
Compass Park Fire, Gatling Gauntlet Closes & Voter Forum Preview | April 11, 2026
This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:A fire decimates an under construction building at Compass Park; Voters cast their ballots as early voting begins; The Gatling Gauntlet to p...
'No Kings’ Protests, Gov. Mike Braun Visits & Indiana’s Media Landscape | April 4, 2026
This week on “Beyond the Headlines”:Residents take to the streets to protest the Trump administration; The governor talks affordability for Hoosiers;A new report examines Indiana’s media ecosystem for the firs...
Virtual School, Food Insecurity & the Iran War | March 28, 2026
This week on “Beyond the Headlines”: Whiteland High School will offer virtual school this fall;Johnson County Senior Services pantry runs low;A local woman wishes for peace amid Iran conflict;And a lo...
Franklin in Focus feat. Mayor Steve Barnett | March 21, 2026
This week on a special episode of “Beyond the Headlines”: Franklin in Focus with Mayor Steve Barnett: New developments moved forward;Officials plan a change in ambulance providers;Chick-Fil-...
Weather, Data Centers & Chick-fil-A | March 14, 2026
On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:What you should know as severe weather season arrives;County officials allocate funds to the Smith Valley Road widening project;Local leaders learn about data center...
New Laws, Basketball & Growth | March 7, 2026
On this week's episode of “Beyond the Headlines”:Local lawmakers accomplished a sweep of bills as the 2026 session ends.Center Grove girls' basketball makes history with their second state title in over 30 years.Wh...