Johnson County News

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, and Shelby Counties in south-central Indiana until 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A four-year-old child was killed when a tree fell on a Country Squire Lakes home along Honey Locust Drive during a thunderstorm on Tuesday afternoon, August 11.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools announced Tuesday, August 11, that Custer Baker Intermediate School math teacher Amanda Ray, has been named one of the Top 10 finalists for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

WHITELAND, Ind. - (UPDATE): Whiteland officials have released the name of the man who died in the two-vehicle wreck at U.S. 31 and Whiteland Road on Monday afternoon. Medical and Whiteland Fire personnel at the scene determined that the driver who perished was Danny Fine, 72, of Indianapolis.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says that south-central Indiana has the potential for severe weather beginning late Tuesday afternoon and continuing through early Wednesday. The threat is at an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3/5).

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Discover Downtown Franklin announced Monday, August 10, that for the second time, the Franklin Farmers Market has been voted Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market by "Indiana Grown." 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has advised that South-Central Indiana, including Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings counties, is under a "slight risk" (2 out of 5) for severe weather on Monday, August 10.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett presented the "Marty and Carolyn Williams Volunteer of the Year" award to Deb Stubbeman at the August Franklin City Council meeting last week. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Crew Carwash has announced the results of its 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser that took place on July 18 and 19. The two-day effort at all locations in three states, including those in Columbus and Greenwood, raised $268,632 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) presents the next workshop in its free "Elevate Impact" series on Wednesday morning, September 23, at the Greenwood Fieldhouse, 411 S. Madison Ave.

EDINBURGH, Ind. – Edinburgh Main Street has been awarded a grant from Festival Country Indiana to help launch the first annual "Edinburgh Rubber Duck Regatta," a new family-friendly festival on Saturday, August 22, at Irwin Park.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Raise a glass and celebrate summer at WAMMfest, a one-day festival highlighting Wine, Art, Music, and Microbrew on Saturday, August 15, from noon to 8:30 p.m., at Craig Park in Greenwood. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation and the Franklin Family Aquatic Center have scheduled "Doggie Pool Day" for Wednesday, September 2. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun on Wednesday proclaimed a new statewide energy emergency and reinstituted his suspension of Indiana’s Gasoline Usage Tax and Gasoline Excise Tax through September 5, continuing nation-leading relief for Hoosiers from high gas prices. 

INDIANAPOLIS - Drivers are advised to fill up by Thursday night, because State officials say Indiana's temporary gas tax relief is expiring. That means normal state fuel taxes return on Friday.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After a 10-month investigation, seven Indiana University fraternity members were charged with two counts of felony hazing on Monday, August 3.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Local News Digital (LND) has been experiencing an email delivery service problem for the last two days.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College is now accepting applications for the Class of 2031. It welcomes students who desire to broaden their horizons, are prepared for success in a challenging academic environment, and are ready to learn through interactive experiences in and out of the classroom.  

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Correctional Facility will become the first correctional institution to implement "The 4P’s of Freedom," a new reentry program created by author, educator, U.S. Navy veteran, and entrepreneur Trunnis Goggins II. 

SHRLBY COUNTY, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff Department, Shelbyville Fire Department, Shelbyville Police Department, and Fairland Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to an accident on County Road 400N, on the overpass of I-74. One man died in the 4:25 a.m. wreck. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon on Thursday, August 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Garment Factory Events, 101 E. Wayne St., in Franklin.

MARTINSVILLE, Ind. - Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced Friday that he does not intend to seek re-election as Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore in November.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced organizations in 18 Indiana counties will receive $1,297,500 in grants to fund 21 lake, river, and watershed land treatment projects through DNR's Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) program.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Coroner Michael Pruitt announced that he will officially step down from his position early. He will exit on Wednesday, August 5, following various legal charges against him.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Johnson County Superior Court 3 sentenced a Columbus man to 20 years for causing the death of an Illinois man while operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Franklin last summer.

INDIANAPOLIS – Students at 72 Indiana schools will experience the outdoors during the 2026-27 school year thanks in part to a grant program that supports field trips to Indiana State Parks and other state park-managed properties.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood had the privilege of celebrating an incredible act of generosity and gratitude this week.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of a 77-year-old Edinburgh man following a crash at 25th Street and Home Avenue on Monday.    

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools (FCS) is preparing for the first day of classes for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday, August 5.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) reminds students and parents that applications for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship open this Saturday, August 1.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. -The National Weather Service (NWS) advises that South-Central Indiana will experience two rounds of severe weather on Monday, July 27 into Tuesday, July 28.

TRAFALGAR, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) presents its annual "Community Painting Day" on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. 

EDINBURGH/BUTLERVILLE, Ind. - Camp Atterbury in Johnson County and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Jennings County are busy places right now.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Gov. Mike Braun recently visited Franklin College to highlight how Indiana’s colleges and universities are preparing students for careers in growing industries and help more graduates build their lives in Indiana, as well as Franklin’s life sciences initiative.   

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the 6600 block of North Waverly Park Road just before 6 a.m. on Thursday for a reported single-vehicle rollover wreck with a trapped occupant. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin Government recently completed the development of its 2026 Comprehensive Plan, which will navigate the City's future growth while preserving its historic character, strong neighborhoods, and quality of life.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess swore in five new Merit Deputies earlier this month at the department's headquarters on Hospital Road.