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SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) responded to a reported shooting just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, on northbound Interstate 65 near the 27‑mile marker, a few miles south of Scottsburg in Scott County. 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis announced on Saturday morning that there is a Flood Watch in effect for south-central Indiana from Sunday afternoon, June 21, until 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Anthony “Tony” Pope, retired Chief of Police and Director of Emergency Management at Columbus Regional Health (CRH) was awarded the Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year Award by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) at the 20th annual Indiana Quality and Safety Summit, held June 18 at the Forum Events Center in Fishers.

NASHVILLE, Ind. - The Brown County Lions Club announces "America’s Best Small Town Fireworks" is moving in 2026. The show has traditionally been held at the Brown County High School football field, but its new home is at Eagle Park, just west of the north entrance to Brown County State Park.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - North Vernon Police officers conducted a complex narcotics operation that resulted in the arrest of James Wade Baker of Indianapolis on Thursday, June 18.

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties impacted by severe weather from June 6 through June 18.

INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers in Clark and Floyd counties won’t be penalized at the pump or face a potential shortage of fuel this summer thanks to the temporary suspension of an outdated and unnecessary state environmental requirement.

CROTHERSVILLE, Ind.- UPDATE: 11:25: The crash has been cleared and all lanes are back open.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following the recent severe weather and concerns from residents about the sirens, Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) wants to reiterate the purpose of the warning sirens.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH), in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, announced on Thursday, June 18, the launch of an initiative to transition the ownership and operations of CRH’s Treatment and Support Center (TASC) to Indiana Recovery Homes.

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - The Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the 4600 block of Shelby Circle just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, after 9-1-1 callers reported flames visible from the roof of a residence.

MADISON, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the City of Madison celebrated the opening of the Clifty Connector Trail with a ribbon-cutting, which aligns with Governor Mike Braun’s focus on making Indiana healthy and supporting time outdoors.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) announced the recipients of the 2026 Youth Programming grants on Wednesday, June 10. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College has announced the appointment of Beth Young as director of communications at the institution. The position was previously held by Deidra Baumgardner, who retired from the College in May after 24 years of service.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has arrested Isaiah Tungate, 18, of North Vernon, following an investigation into a disturbance that occurred on June 5 at a local business.

COLUMBUS, Ind.- UPDATE: 10:30 A.M: Due to severe weather on Wednesday evening, several hundred homes in South-Central Indiana have been left without power in Bartholomew, Johnson and Jennings counties. Monroe and Owen County received significant storm damage from a potential tornado.

AMITY, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for Youngs Creek at Amity in Johnson County until Friday afternoon.  Flood stage for Youngs Creek at Amity is 7 feet. At 2:25 a.m. on Thursday, the Creek was at 5.3 feet.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following a two-week search, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) has hired Dr. Dominick Stella as the next principal at Columbus North High School.

HOPE, Ind. - The annual Hope "Old Fashioned Independence Day" celebration is Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., on the Hope Town Square.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Town of Brownstown will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new playground on Tuesday, June 23, at 1 p.m., at 715 W. Bridge St.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Pop-up thunderstorms traveled through parts of central and southern Indiana on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis says a more potent system could move into the state on Wednesday. It might mean an increased risk of severe weather in the region. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Although there have already been some pre-fair activities, the 2026 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair officially opens this Friday, June 19, at 5 p.m., at the fairgrounds, on State Road 11, in Columbus. The fair continues for nine days.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department confirmed that a woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon in Seymour. Deputies were called to the 3600 block of West County Road 225N at around 2:15 p.m. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Franklin present the 2026 Franklin Firecracker Festival on Friday, July 3, at the Drivehubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Landmark Columbus Foundation has announced that "Yes And," the 2024–25 cycle of Exhibit Columbus, has received an Honorable Mention in the Place Art category of the 2026 Great Places Awards presented by the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA).

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - At its meeting last week, the Bargersville Town Council approved the procurement of new warning sirens for the Town. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees voted unanimously on Monday night to place an operating referendum renewal on the November 3 general election ballot, asking voters to continue funding competitive teacher and staff compensation and school safety personnel for eight more years through 2034.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (BCICAC) is welcoming a new four-legged member to its team. Rico, an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, has been partnered with Detective Jarod Aspenson of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a weather pattern that could develop this week for south-central Indiana, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.

HOPE, Ind. - The Hope Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Jackson Street and Aiken Street, just after 2 a.m. on Monday, June 15. While responding, Engine 11 observed significant flames and smoke in the area.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - The German Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to northbound I-65 near the 73-mile marker for a multi-vehicle crash early Monday morning, June 15.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Upon receiving reports of a shooting and possible hostage situation, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) responded to a home in the 300 block of Sunset Drive on Friday, June 12, just after 9:30 p.m.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - One of Central Indiana's biggest summer celebrations, KORN Country Musical Fireworks, returns to Craig Park in Greenwood on Saturday, June 27, immediately following the annual Greenwood Freedom Festival.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Juneteenth is this Friday, and the City of Columbus has a weekend of programs planned, June 19-21, in honor of this important day. 

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana State Police (ISP) said he stopped a car traveling in the left lane of southbound I-65 in Bartholomew County last week for traveling below the speed limit and remaining in the left lane for miles 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) recently swore in Keith Hartman as the Columbus Regional Hospital Police Captain.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The public is invited to the City of Greenwood's "Unified Development Ordinance Informational Session" on Monday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greenwood City Center.

MOORESVILLE, Ind. - Shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday, the Bargersville Fire Department was dispatched to the 5000 block of East Orchard Road near Mooresville to assist the Madison Township Fire Department at a reported apartment fire.

COLUMBUS, IN — Mill Race Center and Advocates for Children have announced that the inaugural "Jackpots for Generations" fundraiser raised more than $30,000 through the support of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and approximately 120 attendees.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce (CACC) is hosting a retirement celebration for outgoing president Cindy Frey on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites you to attend the second Evelyn Seward Speaker Series event of 2026 on Thursday, June 18, when County Historian Dr. Tami Stone Iorio presents "Bartholomew County on the Map: 1776-2026."

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the City of North Vernon Parks and Recreation presents "Red, White, and Boom" at the North Vernon City Park on Saturday, July 4. The event features live music, food trucks, sports, fireworks, and more.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Discover Downtown Franklin hosts the 2026 Ethos Celebration of the Arts event in the heart of historic Downtown Franklin on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce presents "Marketing Summer School" on July 15 at the Franklin College Dietz Center, 201 S. Forsythe St., in Franklin.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) invites nonprofit professionals, grant writers, and community organizations to the next program in its Elevate Impact capacity building training series, “Grant-Ready Budgets: Telling Your Financial Story” on Wednesday, June 24, at Compass Park in Franklin.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - JCBank was recently named a recipient of the Indiana Bankers Association’s (IBA) "Commitment to Community Award" in the mid-sized bank category ($750 million to $3 billion in assets), recognizing the bank’s outstanding community service and investment across its service areas.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE: 11:08: The Columbus Police Department (CPD) released information at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday that a 12-year-old child named Bentley had been missing since Tuesday evening. About two hours later, there was good news. CPD said Bentley was found and is safe.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Highway Department has announced that Legacy Excavating will be maintaining railroad crossings in two locations next week and closing roads in the process.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - Christopher Green, 59, of Seymour, was sentenced Tuesday, June 9, on 14 guilty verdicts after a successful jury trial.

TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - Columbus Transit recently announced that "Red Loop" Stop #604 at Heritage Heights in Taylorsville will soon become a fixed-route stop.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Two Columbus parents face felony charges after the death of a 7-month-old child earlier this year.

INDIANAPOLIS - The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for south-central Indiana for Wednesday and Thursday. It includes Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, Brown, Shelby, and Decatur Counties.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - On Tuesday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m., the Seymour Police Department's Narcotics and Detective Divisions, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, JNET from Bartholomew County, and the DEA served a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Noble St., in Seymour.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that on or after Wednesday, June 10, crews will temporarily close the east approach of Mallory Parkway at U.S. 31 to complete pavement and curb installation activities. The west approach will remain open.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund is requesting nominations for two annual awards established by the estate of longtime Columbus residents Donald and Catherine Jurgemeyer to honor noteworthy heroes and projects in the community.

FRANKLIN, Ind.– Festival Country Indiana’s annual Chalk the Block event returns to downtown Franklin later this month with a special USA 250th category and a special prize for the best chalk art in that category.

NORTH VERNON, Ind.— A Jennings County Grand Jury was convened and indicted Jennings County Sheriff William K. “Kenny” Freeman, Jr., 60, of North Vernon, on multiple charges following a six-month investigation into the alleged theft of campaign signs on Thursday, June 4.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus, in partnership with the Columbus Capital Foundation (CCF), has issued a coordinated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a Request for Information (RFI) to accelerate transformative downtown redevelopment initiatives aligned with the Columbus Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Olesya's Kitchen, located at 908 25th Street in Columbus, is the only Ukrainian restaurant in Indiana. The eatery began as a garage catering business and gradually became a sit-down restaurant five years ago.   

SEYMOUR, Ind. — The 45th Annual Dr. “Bud” Charity Golf Scramble will be held Wednesday, June 24, at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -Bartholomew County is included in an area identified by the National Weather Service(NWS) as having at least a 15% chance of rapid-onset flash flooding this afternoon through tonight on Monday, June 8.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Fire Department (CFD) Investigators are working to determine the cause of an early Saturday morning fire on 31st Street. Firefighters searched the home and found no one inside. They then located a fire in the kitchen and quickly extinguished the blaze.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - Several gunshots rang out from a parking lot across from the Our Lady of Greenwood Festival on Friday, a little before 9 p.m. Downtown Greenwood festival-goers were sent running for cover toward the school building and nearby businesses. 

EDINBURGH, Ind. - Camp Atterbury and the Indiana National Guard invite everyone to "Community Day" on Saturday, June 13, at Camp Atterbury, 3008 Old Hospital Rd., in Edinburgh.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Propeller, the community makerspace located at AirPark Columbus, has announced its June lineup of hands-on workshops and community programs.

GREENSBURG, Ind. - Members of the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant in the 1200 block of N. Carver Street in Greensburg on Thursday morning, May 28, following an investigation involving a Greensburg resident allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. 

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center was recently awarded "Magnet" designation for the fifth time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an honor recognizing excellence in nursing and high-quality patient care.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, 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, June 9, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus invites the community to "Celebrate 250", a week-long community celebration (June 29 to July 4) filled with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, historical experiences, food, music, fireworks, and more.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Parks and Recreation on Wednesday announced the official completion of the turf conversion of six baseball and softball diamonds at Lincoln Park, marking a major investment in the future of local athletics, tournament tourism, and community recreation. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Visit Columbus has announced the addition of three new full-time staff members as part of an organizational restructuring designed to strengthen the organization’s capacity to implement the initiatives outlined in the organization’s Destination Master Plan. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Representatives at Discover Downtown Franklin said they were "totally blown away" by the attendance last Saturday, May 30, for the opening day of the Franklin Farmers Market and the rescheduled Strawberries on the Square event.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Jackson County Chamber and Seymour Main Street have announced the inaugural "Taste of Our Town," a new community dining experience scheduled to take place in downtown Seymour on September 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. 

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood was recently ranked as the 26th Best Place to Live in the U.S.A. by "U.S. News and World Report."

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) alerts drivers that the State Street Bridge will be closed for construction the weekend of June 12-14.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – A local woman has been arrested following an investigation into the theft of over $50,000 from a local elementary school’s extracurricular funds.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced upcoming overnight lane closures on State Road 46 (3rd Street) in Columbus beginning next week.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Columbus senior Paige Alexandra Finke was recently honored at the state level by the Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She received the 15th annual John Christian 'Jay' Ruckelshaus, IV "Faith and Courage Award."

VERNON, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will now close State Road 3 on or after Monday, June 15. The work, originally scheduled for June 1, was postponed due to the weather.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is still accepting entries for the Color the County Mural program, but the deadline is fast approaching. The last day to enter is this Monday, June 8, by 4 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus science faculty members regularly offer free local nature hikes for anyone interested in learning more about the natural environment around them.

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - Southeastern Indiana REMC has confirmed that an internet fiber line was cut outside of its network on Tuesday evening.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - One person is dead, and three others were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday. The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of N. County Road 325W and Lowell Road at around 2:30 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A water main break on Tuesday morning at the intersection of Second and Washington Streets led to the immediate closure of the area for about 14 hours.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Riverside Drive home sustained fire damage on Tuesday afternoon after stain-soaked rags ignited following a home improvement project. The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) was called to the 3400 block of Riverside Drive at 4:45 p.m. after a neighbor noticed smoke coming from a second-story window.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) announced on Tuesday that Columbus North High School (CNHS) Principal David Clark will retire, concluding a 42-year career in education, the last 23 years as CNHS principal.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation and the City of Franklin present "Cruisin' the Amp" this Saturday, June 6, from 4 to 10 p.m., at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheatre at Youngs Creek Park.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Fair Board invites you to kick off the summer fair season at the Jennings County Fair this Sunday, June 7. The six-day event will end on Friday evening, June 12.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) invites the public to its Open House on Monday, June 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., to commemorate "35 Years of Giving."

BARGERSVILLE, Ind. – The Bargersville Fire Department (BFD) invites local families and businesses to sign up for "Community Connect." The program helps build a better town through prevention, preparedness, and response.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Local high school students are needed to join the Mayor’s Youth Council for 2026-27. Applications are available to incoming 9th-12th graders at Seymour High School, Trinity Lutheran High School, Sandy Creek Christian Academy, and home-schooled students.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that it collected 2,584 pounds of food and $369 on Saturday at the Pack-a-Cruiser event at Kroger on National Road in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus City Hall and Mayor Mary Ferdon honored two of its longtime employees, Vickie Sneed and Fred Barnett, with retirement celebrations last Friday.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The City of Seymour has planned water system improvements for two locations this week. Due to the maintenance, a Boil Water Advisory will be in effect for both areas.   

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus" on June 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is an exclusive behind-the-scenes onboarding experience designed for new and longtime residents to connect with the people, places, and industries that make Columbus unique.

PARKE COUNTY, Ind. -A woman is alive and recovering from a near-drowning accident that occurred Saturday, thanks to the quick actions of several bystanders along Sugar Creek.

STATE OF INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Hoosiers that "Free Fishing Days" opportunities are scheduled for June 6–7 and September 26.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) responded to an early Sunday morning fire that was apparently caused by discarded charcoal ashes. It affected two mobile homes in Candlelight Village. 

SEYMOUR, Ind. - UPDATE: Authorities say the deceased in the Saturday evening accident is a 12-year-old from New Albany. There were four vehicles involved in the crash: a semi, a pickup, and two cars. The child was in the backseat of one of the cars. Three others in that car were airlifted to area hospitals.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently announced that it had broken ground on its new 69 kV – 12.5 kV electric distribution substation in the Edinburgh Industrial Park, at County Roads 250W and County Road 900N.