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COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced its latest list of Road closings and high water areas to avoid as of 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Due to more rain falling on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for several rivers in south-central Indiana.

SEYMOUR, Ind. –Indiana Conservation Officers are conducting search operations for a man who went missing in floodwaters in Jackson County at around 7 a.m. on Friday.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) and other emergency crews were on the scene of a train/van collision on Indianapolis Road on Friday morning, March 6.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and other agencies assisted US Marshals in the arrest of a Minnesota/Indiana sex offender on Thursday, March 5.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Troopers from the Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post arrested a New York man for operating while intoxicated and other charges following a traffic stop on I-65 in Bartholomew County on Saturday, February 28.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC), St. Peter's Lutheran, and St. Bartholomew Catholic Schools have announced that they are operating on a two-hour delay for Friday morning, March 6.

COLUMBUS/TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for the Driftwood River near Taylorsville until early Monday morning, and the East Fork White River at Columbus through Sunday afternoon.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - An 18-year-old Columbus resident is in jail after the Columbus Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Cottage Avenue on Wednesday, March 4, at around 3:40 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Police Department announced James Webster as its newly appointed System Chief of Police and Director of Emergency Management.

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind.- The Jennings County Travel Advisory has been upgraded to YELLOW (Advisory Level) on Thursday, March 5 at 9 a.m. Multiple roadways throughout Jennings County have experienced severe flooding, washed out sections of roadway, and downed trees.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced the date for the 2026 BizBash. This year's exhibition is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Garment Factory Events.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Joe Fox, a 1999 alumnus of Franklin College and current professor and chair of mathematics at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, will give a public lecture at Franklin College on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. in the Branigin Room of the Napolitan Student Center.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The community is invited to a night of networking, celebration, and honoring the individuals who make the community shine. The Jackson County Chamber 95th Annual Dinner and Awards is Thursday, March 12, at the Jackson Live and Event Center, 981 C Avenue E in Seymour.

CLIFFORD, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis issued a Flood Warning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday for Haw Creek, near Clifford. It will be in effect until 2 a.m. on Friday, March 6. The Flood Warning has been extended for the Flatrock River until late Saturday evening, and for the East Fork White River in Columbus until late Sunday morning.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) officials have announced that, due to the excessive rain the last two days, several roads are now closed.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Fire Department (CPD) firefighters assisted the Bartholomew County Water Rescue team on Wednesday evening on a flooded Clifty Creek near 850 U.S. 31N.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department CPD is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in the 1900 block of Cottage Avenue. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Sentencing was held last Thursday for a local man who was charged with battery in October 2025. Brandon Weddle, 27, of Columbus, pled guilty on February 23 to Battery Against a Public Safety Official (Level 6 Felony) and Domestic Battery (Class A misdemeanor).

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE, 12:30 a.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended a second Flood Warning on Wednesday, March 4. The Warning is now in effect until Monday for several local rivers, including the Driftwood River

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department has updated its information about city parks. As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, three parks are closed. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Several sections of the Columbus People Trail system are temporarily closed as of Wednesday morning following excessive rainfall and flooding in low‐lying areas.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Areal Flood Warning for specific locations in multiple south-central Indiana counties on Wednesday morning. The Warning is in effect until 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) executed a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of Morris Street in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 28.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. - In alignment with its 2025 Destination Master Plan and the City of Columbus’s Downtown 2030 Plan, "Visit Columbus" has initiated an Event Calendar, which will serve as the official community calendar for Columbus and all of Bartholomew County. 

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. — For the third year, nonprofit leaders from across Johnson County will be celebrated for their dedication, service, and impact at the 2026 Glitter & Gratitude Gala on Tuesday, April 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Sycamore at Mallow Run.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Watch for most of Central, South-Central, and Southeastern Indiana from 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Wednesday at 10 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the way foster care begins, is coming to Bartholomew County this Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Printed maps for the upcoming Columbus Transit Bus Loops are now available. Pick up a copy at the Transit Center, or on board any of the city buses.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management (BCSWM) district will host "Free Senior Mulch and Compost Loading" on the last two Wednesdays of this month.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) took a Commiskey man into custody on charges related to OWI and Neglect of a Dependent on February 26.

SOUTH-CENRAL, Ind. - Due to the weather conditions, several south-central Indiana schools were operating on a two-hour delay Monday morning.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday that there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for south-central Indiana from 2 to 9 a.m. on Monday for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, and Brown Counties. 

Columbus, Ind. - The 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bartholomew County Public Library steps in downtown Columbus, where the concert began in 1987.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor Milestone Contractors, L.P., is set to begin Phase 3 of the six-phase corridor improvement project on U.S. 31 in Franklin.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following the success Columbus had with the SEARS Indoor Winter Market, the Office of Downtown Development will premiere the Downtown Columbus Spring Market on 4th Street later this month.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Yellow Rose Texas Barbeque Company food truck, which travels central and southern Indiana, recently announced that it will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Bargersville soon.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana presents another free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for low-income residents of its eight-county district on Tuesday, March 3, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal crash on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. A van and a tanker truck were involved in the wreck that resulted in the van driver's death. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) series, First Fridays for Families, continues its 2026 season on Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Helen Haddad Hall. Doors open at 5:00.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Bright Beginnings Coalition and the Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) are collaborating to host the Early Care and Education Provider Fair this spring.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College's annual summer camp, CampGRIZ, offers middle and high school students entering grades 5-10 in Fall 2026 experience and insight into the value of higher education.

HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope is in the process of being provided with a new fiber optic network through Mainstream Fiber.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center invites the community to join in a moment of reflection and remembrance at the "Sparks of Strength" ceremony, honoring those who have battled colorectal cancer.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Several area schools are experiencing delays due to unexpected snow flurries and heavy sleet on Thursday morning, February 26.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Local pet owners can now nominate their furry, scaly, or feathered companions to become the first pet mayor of Columbus, as part of a new fundraiser benefiting IU Columbus student scholarships and Columbus Animal Care Services.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Centra Credit Union has announced a total special dividend payment of more than $1.5 million to Centra Members. Since Centra is a credit union, its Members are also owners of the Credit Union and the beneficiaries of Centra’s profits.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The United Way of Bartholomew County reminds community members that sign-up is now available for free tax preparation through the "My Free Taxes" program.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Several providers and practices within the Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Physicians network are making strategic moves to enhance efficiencies and service quality for patients.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus invites Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars to an informational session on Tuesday, March 3, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Moravec Hall, located at 4475 Central Ave.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced Tuesday that the new signalized reduced-conflict intersection turn lanes located between Franklin Lakes Boulevard and Nineveh Street are operational.

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EBWC) announced Tuesday morning that a contractor had cut a water main, temporarily interrupting service in Bluff Acres.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, including two new group members. The two newbies are Clint Sommers and Micah Weir.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Leadership Johnson County will hold a workshop, "Maximizing Your Personal Energy Window for a More Productive You," on Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, at The Sycamore at Mallow Run, on Whiteland Road in Bargersville.

INDIANAPOLIS - To hold the record of Best Airport in North America for 14 years straight and 15 years overall, as the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has done once again, is no small feat.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Main Street is hosting another Comprehensive Plan information meeting at the Timbergate Golf Community clubhouse this Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed a new deputy to the force on Wednesday, February 18.

HOPE, Ind. - The Hope Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) invites you to "Breakfast at the Firehouse" this Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has recently upgraded the traffic signal at the intersection of 10th Street and Whitfield Drive, near Walmart and Lowe's.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. recently announced a new $500 incentive for owners of eligible RAM 2500 and 3500 model-year 2013–2018 trucks who complete Emissions Recall 67A.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools has announced the appointment of Ryan Wagner as principal of Franklin Community High School (FCHS).

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The last couple of weeks have been very productive for the City of Franklin. Here's a brief recap.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Fire Department is seeking a chaplain to support its firefighters, paramedics, and staff.

COLUMBUS, Ind.– River Valley Legal Aid has announced a Free Legal Walk-In Clinic on Tuesday, February 24, at the Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Tickets are still available for the Jackson County Chamber 95th Annual Dinner and Awards on Thursday, March 12, at the Jackson Live and Event Center, 981 C Avenue E in Seymour.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) released information on Friday night about a methamphetamine arrest that took place the previous week.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has now initiated a death investigation regarding an incident with an inmate at the Bartholomew County Jail on February 14.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is actively monitoring the impact of Thursday night’s tornadoes and is in communication with key community stakeholders as damage assessments continue across the region.

INDIANAPOLIS - Officials confirmed a tornado touched down in Bloomington on Thursday evening. That storm continued east through Brown, Bartholomew, and Johnson Counties.

COLUMBUS, Ind.- The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announced the promotion of Firefighter Casey Taylor to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Taylor joined CFD in 2018. He has served in the fire service since 2009.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The 500 Festival announced Wednesday that three college-aged women from Johnson County have been selected as 2026 500 Festival Princesses.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) reminds students and parents that scholarship applications will close this Tuesday, February 24.

COLUMBUS/SEYMOUR/NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofits (PNP) in Bartholomew, Jackson, and Jennings Counties, which sustained economic losses due to significant rainfall occurring from April 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service has extended the Tornado Watch for much of the south-central and southern Indiana areas until 11 p.m. on Thursday.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE (8 P.M.): A confirmed Tornado is moving east toward the COLUMBUS area along State Road 46 at 40 mph. It is currently impacting Taylorsville and Edinburgh. The Tornado Warning for Bartholomew County has been extended until 8:30 p.m. Storm damage to homes and power outages are already being reported in Bloomington. Ping pong-sized hail is being reported. Listen live to QMIX 107.3 for minute to minute weather updates. Get to a safe indoor location now!

COLUMBUS, Ind.- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning that a potent storm system is possible in Bartholomew County on Thursday night with a chance of strong to severe storms between 2 and 10 p.m.

NASHVILLE, Ind. – Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) has been awarded a grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to support its Behavior, Enrichment, Socialization and Training (BEST) Program.

COLUMBUS, Ind.- The Columbus North Show Choirs will team up with the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers for "An Evening with the IU Singing Hoosiers & Columbus North Choirs" concert on Wednesday, March 4, at the Judson Erne Auditorium at 7 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health has announced new locations in the practices of four of its doctors.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Wrap-up session for its members on Monday, February 23, at 8:30 am at Columbus City Hall in the Cal Brand Room.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced on Wednesday that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects. About $14 million of those funds will go to projects in Johnson, Jackson, and Jennings Counties.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The City of Seymour and Mayor Matt Nicholson host their annual Good Friday Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 3, at The Pines Evergreen Room, 4289 N. US 31.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on February 18 to celebrate its Dental Clinic, a state-of-the-art training space that supports the region’s growing need for dental hygienists.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The 2026 D'Vine Wine and Beer Festival, benefiting DSI (Developmental Services, Inc.), is this Saturday, February 21, at The Commons in downtown Columbus.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that beginning Tuesday afternoon, February 17, workers will temporarily close the left lanes of northbound and southbound U.S. 31 between King Street and Hospital Road.

COLUMBUS/FRANKLIN, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA Filing Events throughout February, March, and April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Alisha Roberts State Farm Insurance Agency has named its February recipient of a $1000 check in the “Protect Those Who Protect Us” initiative supporting a local volunteer fire department. This month's pledge will benefit the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department.

BEECH GROVE, Ind. - One Beech Grove Police Department officer is dead and another wounded after they were dispatched to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance in an apartment on Monday, February 16, just after 6 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting last Wednesday, and Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett delivered his 2026 State of the City Address.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund has announced homeschooled senior Gabriel Boggs and Columbus North senior Francesca Bates as the winners of the 2026 Brown Music Awards, hosted on February 14 at the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic’s Helen Haddad Hall. 

COLUMBUS, Ind.- Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) will be handing out pet food through their Furry Friends Food Bank distribution on Thursday, February 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind.- The German Township Volunteer Fire Department and other agencies responded to a semi-truck crashing and catching fire on I-65 South on Saturday, February 14.

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. - A two-vehicle head-on crash on US 50 in western Ripley County on Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a 37-year-old Jefferson County man.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind.- Several area schools are operating under a 2-hour delay on Monday, February 16, due to the Dense Fog Advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in effect until 10 a.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind.-The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 10 a.m. on Monday, February 16.