Latest News

GREENWOOD, Ind.— The Greenwood Fire Department is proud to announce that it has achieved an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating, placing the department among the highest-rated fire protection organizations in the country.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety has approved a contract renewal with The Resiliency Practice LLC to continue providing confidential mental health and counseling services for local police officers.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested a Columbus man after an alleged battery on Saturday, October 10.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus recently recognized Ashley Curry and Carolyn N. Pitt for their contributions during a statewide celebration in Indianapolis.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh is moving forward with major upgrades to its electrical infrastructure following approval of a key contract for its Industrial Park Substation project.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — AAA Hoosier Motor Club celebrated a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at its newly relocated Greenwood office on Tuesday, October 13, at 8603 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 101, in Indianapolis.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — During fall and winter, the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to engage in hands-on art programs.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — A proposed workforce housing community is closer to reality after the North Vernon City Council voted 5–0 on Wednesday, October 14, to conditionally rezone a 10-acre parcel located at 3075 North State Highway 3.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — At Wednesday's October 14 North Vernon City Council meeting, nearby homeowners expressed uneasiness about traffic, drainage, and pedestrian safety on the proposed 46-unit multifamily housing development on Highway 3 near West County Road 300N.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus is moving forward with infrastructure improvements at Fire Station No. 3 following action by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

BURNSVILLE, Ind. - The Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EWBC) announced a water outage and Boil Water Advisory for customers near Grammer and Burnsville on Wednesday afternoon.

SEYMOUR/COLUMBUS, Ind. - NAMI Southcentral Indiana presents a new community workshop, "Ripples of Hope: A Family Perspective."  The sessions, on Tuesday, October 27, aim to foster connection and support for those navigating mental illness.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus streetscapes and public spaces will host several community events this fall following approval by the Board of Public Works and Safety.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - SPARK Shop, Jackson County’s new community coworking space at 301 E. Second St. in Seymour, will officially open its doors with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 22, from 4 to 6 p.m.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber hosts its 4th annual "First Responders Appreciation Breakfast" on Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m. at Pewter Hall in Brownstown. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund has announced the 10 local high school seniors selected as finalists for the 2027 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for Bartholomew County. All are from the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC).

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents can vote early at Gather Columbus, on 2508 25th St at the former Texas Roadhouse location until November 2.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-14 at its Monday, October 12 meeting, formally adopting the town's 2027 budget appropriations and tax rates.

WHITELAND, Ind. - Organizers welcome residents and visitors to the Whiteland Fall Fest this Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at 141 S. State Street

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Greenwood Sports Park is preparing for a busy slate of regional and national youth athletics next year following key agreement approvals by the Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has officially approved the city’s civil budget appropriations and tax rates for fiscal year 2027 following its second reading.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh has officially set its 2026 trick-or-treat hours for Halloween evening, October 31.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has approved a 10-year tax abatement for O&K America Corporation to support a major capital investment at its facility at 1625 A.W. Batey Drive in the Eastside Industrial Park.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) Superintendent Nicole Johnson has resigned and will soon take the next step in her career at the Southwestern (Jefferson County) School System. She will start at Southwestern on October 28.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has voted 4–1 to authorize a formal letter to former Councilman Jerry Hackney requesting his official written resignation from the District 2 council seat.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up once again with the Business Program at Indiana University Columbus to present "Futurecast 2027," the annual Economic Outlook Panel and Luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Minor league hockey is back at the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at Lincoln Park as the Indiana Sentinels opened their second season against Minnesota Northern Lights on Friday night, October 9, with a 4-2 win.

WAYNESVILLE/AZALIA, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that a section of State Road 11 in southern Bartholomew County will be closed for most of the day on Tuesday, October 13.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center has announced the addition of the "GE HealthCare SIGNA Artist MRI system," an advanced imaging technology designed to enhance both the patient experience and the quality of diagnostic care.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) responded to an address in Scipio on Friday, October 9, to locate Jason Byrne, 48, of North Vernon. He was wanted on an outstanding Level 4 felony warrant out of Monroe County for Possession of Methamphetamine.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety addressed several utility adjustments and local business permits during its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is embarking on a multi-year effort to earn national accreditation as part of a broader strategy to compete for national recognition.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance has appointed Eder Arteaga as a new agent at the Columbus office,  221 Chestnut St.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber is now accepting nominations for its annual awards to be presented at the 2027 Franklin Chamber Annual Meeting on February 11, 2027.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Winterization efforts are nearly complete at Freedom Springs Aquatic Center following the end of the summer season.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — City leaders and local business community members will gather at the Greenwood Fieldhouse for next year's annual civic address.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon has scheduled two public meetings this month about creating by-laws for the Historic Preservation Commission.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety approved an awarded contract with a deductive change order for new flow meters at its Water Pollution Control (WPC) facility during its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The City of Seymour is projecting significant construction savings on the Second Street project as work continues across municipal infrastructure developments.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation has announced plans to renovate Freedom Field, the city’s largest accessible playground on Parkside Drive, for $1.3 million, with construction slated for early 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington Street this Friday and Saturday. The popular two-day festival has brightened the community for over 40 years.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Columbus Redevelopment Commission to spend $1,798,040 in TIF funds for infrastructure improvements in the Central Allocation Area.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Parks and Recreation Board approved a new three-year sponsorship deal with Franciscan Health during its October meeting.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — The Franklin Public Art Advisory Commission is looking to enhance downtown streetscapes with new public art installations this fall. Beginning soon, several locations will feature freshly wrapped utility boxes designed by local artists.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The Johnson County Highway Department announced that Peterman Road (County Road 400W) in White River Township will close between Smith Valley Road and Fairview Road, Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) estimates that over 58,000 Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) members may not currently comply with, or be exempt from, the HIP Work Requirements that will begin January 1, 2027.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Common Council has voted 8–0 to approve a rezoning request for a new residential development on the city’s west side.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the area of Broadway Street in Seymour on Wednesday, October 7. Just before 10 p.m., Seymour Police Department officers responded to the scene.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council voted unanimously to approve a $3 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant to support the restoration and expansion of the historic Crump Theatre as part of Project Encore.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council passed the second reading and official adoption of Ordinance No. 2026, establishing the city’s budget for fiscal year 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society presents the latest in its Open Door Tour Series, "A Bite of History," on Saturday, October 17, from 2 to 5 p.m.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special seminar, "Live Well, Age Wisely," designed to empower individuals with practical tips and proven strategies for staying healthy, active, and feeling their best as they age. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County announces that online applications are now open for two music scholarships that will be awarded in 2027. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 29, 2027.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety has approved two key expenditures for the Columbus Police Department (CPD), including upgrading the range and replacing a patrol vehicle.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Utilities contractors will begin a waterworks project near Southside Elementary School and the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on or after Friday, October 9, requiring temporary road closures on Spears Street.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a 67-year-old woman after she drove in circles around the lawn of the Jennings County Courthouse, 24 N Pike St., on Monday, October 5.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) and Mayor Mark W. Myers recognized citizen Amanda Schultz for her life-saving actions over the Fourth of July weekend.

FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin College has received the largest gift in its history, a $15 million donation from Virginia Staff Shannon, Class of 1945, to construct the Charles B. Staff Center in honor of her father, a member of the Class of 1914.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Johnson County REMC (JCREMC) announced that applications for the fall 2026 cycle of "Operation Round-Up" are open. Nonprofits in or near the JCREMC service area can apply for grant funding up to $5,000. The deadline is October 31.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board announced during its October 5 meeting that all municipal water customers will soon receive annual notifications regarding their service line materials.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - SPARK Shop, Jackson County’s new community coworking space at 301 E. Second St. in Seymour, will officially open its doors with a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, October 22, from 4–6 p.m.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Utility Service Board reviewed several major infrastructure repairs during its October 5 meeting, including emergency repairs at the High Service Pump Station.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Visit Columbus has $14,000 remaining in grant funds available through its Tourism Development and Event Support programs.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  "Battle of the Bowls - Greyson's Chili Cook-Off" is the senior project of Columbus North student Greyson Kesler. The community event, hosted by Fun on 4th, raises money for Toys for Tots in Columbus.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Edinburgh Town Council has officially approved an amendment to the Edinburgh Police Department’s vehicle-pursuit standard operating procedure, granting officers a new tactic to end high-speed chases safely.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The "Evening with the Music of Harry Chapin," featuring Dale Sechrest and Friends, has been postponed because a band member has a health emergency.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns this weekend to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington St. The festival has brought together the community for over 40 years.

COLUMBUS, IND. — Centra Credit Union and the Centra Foundation announced that Turning Point Domestic Violence Services has been awarded $75,000 in grants: $15,000 to the organization and $60,000 in Community Multiplier grant funds through the Indianapolis Community Multiplier–Member Match program.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Police Department announced Friday that the grand jury returned an indictment in a case that began 20 years ago. Chynna Dickus, 26 at the time, and her 10-year-old stepson were stabbed to death in their home in the Branigin Woods neighborhood in Franklin on July 24, 2006.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Forbes has named the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) one of Indiana’s top employers for the second straight year as part of the magazine’s annual list of the country's best employers.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — At its Monday, September 28 meeting, the Edinburgh Town Council took formal action to prepare for the completion of the Timbergate subdivision.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Town of Whiteland invites residents to participate in a "Community Clean Up Day" this Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will take place on Elm Street, east of the Whiteland Fire Department, at 141 S. State St.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Step back in time to Indiana’s pioneer days and enjoy the history and natural beauty of Southern Indiana at the annual "Log Cabin Day" festival, Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge on U.S. 50, three miles east of Seymour.

COLUMBUS, Ind.- The City of Columbus has announced that the old low-head dam on the East Fork White River has been removed.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus has finalized its municipal insurance coverage renewals, maintaining flat rates for workers’ compensation while capping property and equipment cost increases at 1.1%.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — City of Columbus engineering officials are soliciting bids from contractors to replace the signal system at Rocky Ford Road and Central Avenue, identifying the site as a priority crash location.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety approved a five-year contract renewal with Axon to upgrade law enforcement technology across the city police department.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus will revitalize Parking Lot 10, at Franklin and 6th Streets, as part of an initiative to expand the downtown tree canopy.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon City Council has approved street closures in downtown North Vernon to accommodate the annual Sweet Street trick-or-treating event scheduled for Halloween night.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The City of Seymour will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, with a year full of ways to celebrate the community planned. The City wants to feature one special happening each week, but officials need your input.    

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Four major sporting events will bring more than 15,000 athletes and spectators to Columbus and Bartholomew County this weekend. Together, the tournaments, from October 2-4, are expected to generate nearly $2 million in economic impact for the City and County. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - At the recent Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) 68th Annual Conference, it was announced that Bartholomew County Recorder Tami Hines received the 2026 Indiana Outstanding Recorder Award.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Mill Race Theatre Company is hosting auditions for Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Nick Hogan, on Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October 7, from 6–8 p.m., at the Columbus North High School Studio Room.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — The Town of Edinburgh took its first step toward finalizing its annual financial plan during the Town Council meeting on Monday, September 28.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals has denied a conditional use permit request to operate two home-based businesses out of a large accessory structure in rural Bartholomew County.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — City officials and local homebuilders gathered Monday evening as the Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission conducted a state-mandated public hearing regarding Indiana House Enrolled Act 1001.

EDINBURGH, Ind. — Public safety equipment and municipal fleet needs were key topics at the September 28 Edinburgh Town Council meeting, resulting in a vehicle purchase approval and an inter-agency police car donation.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council has formally opened public discussions on the city’s proposed appropriations and tax rates for fiscal year 2027.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The first Jennings County Municipal Unit Strategic Taskforce (MUST) meeting on Monday, September 28, addressed impending municipal funding shifts across local taxing units.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The Seymour Common Council is considering a 10-year tax abatement for L&NK Corporation to support a nearly $9 million expansion at its facility at 1625 Bateman Drive in East Side Industrial Park.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Officials from Jennings County and local municipalities met on Monday, September 28, to recommend adjustments to how state local income taxes are distributed among municipal units.

SEYMOUR, Ind. — A residential property on Seymour's East Fourth Street is one step closer to commercial redevelopment following a recent Seymour Common Council vote.

INDIANAPOLIS - Late Tuesday, September 29, Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives and Crash Reconstructionists continued investigating an earlier crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation welcomes athletes, coaches, and the public to the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark for the "War of the Roses" Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tournament this weekend.

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. — A local homeowner has received approval from the Bartholomew County Board of Zoning Appeals to repair and restore a fire-damaged residence located within a designated floodplain.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission voted 7–1 to issue a favorable recommendation for a zone map change that clears the way for a new residential development on the city’s south side.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The City of Franklin is conducting a Downtown Parking Study to better understand the functions of the parking system, identify ways to improve it, and develop recommendations that support downtown businesses, residents, employees, visitors, and future growth.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and an ISP pickup truck on I-465 northbound, north of Washington Street, on the east side of Indianapolis.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus science faculty is again offering a free local nature hike for anyone interested in learning more about the natural environment around them.

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Greenwood Advisory Plan Commission unanimously approved a landscape waiver request for a 20-acre industrial site at its Monday night meeting on September 28.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — At the North Vernon City Council meeting on Monday, September 28, a rezoning request to allow future mixed-use development on N. Highway 7 was approved.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Oktoberfest week in downtown Seymour has finally arrived. The 53rd annual Seymour Oktoberfest is Thursday through Saturday, October 1-3.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Construction on the Haw Creek Meadows development on Midway Street is expected to be finished soon, bringing dozens of new affordable housing units and dedicated childcare space to the city.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Drivers navigating downtown Columbus can expect ongoing lane restrictions as crews work through underground delays on the 2nd Street Thoroughfare Project.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Mill Race Monster Festival is coming to Mill Race Park in October, and the Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) needs your help. You can get involved in two ways, and both are open now.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Community events and downtown revitalization projects received board approval at the North Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Thursday, September 24.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - As September comes to an end, Columbus Regional Health (CRH) is raising awareness about Suicide Prevention Month.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — A North Vernon man is dead following a golf cart accident on Saturday evening, September 26.

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - One man was arrested for harassment after the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) was notified of a disturbance in the 9400 block of Main Street in Taylorsville on Saturday, September 26, just after 9 p.m.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Governor Mike Braun has nominated census tract 101 in downtown Columbus for the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Opportunity Zone (OZ) 2.0 program.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced that County Road 325W, between Lowell Road and Carlos Folgers Drive, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for centerline striping.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - To better serve residents, the City of Greenwood is updating its payment portal starting in the October billing cycle.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Municipal Utilities will begin flushing water mains at 7:30 a.m. on October 5 and continue through October 16.

WHITELAND, Ind. - Bright Beginnings Early Care and Education Coalition presents its next Provider Fair on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m.to noon at the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) Clark-Pleasant Branch, 350 Clearwater Blvd., in Whiteland.   

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of South Central Indiana launches its "Family to Family" program, an eight-session educational course designed to support the loved ones of adults living with mental health conditions this Monday evening.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Following recent vandalism in restrooms at North Vernon City Park, officials have confirmed that suspects were identified, and criminal charges were issued.

SEYMOUR/BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Clerk's Office has announced the dates, times, and locations for early voting in the 2026 General Election.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Board of Public Works and Safety addressed local residents' growing concerns over street navigation and engineering standards in the Woodfield Court cul-de-sac during its meeting on Thursday, September 24.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) closed the southbound lanes of US 31 at W. County Road 900N at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, because of a structure fire.