Top Story from Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Brownstown woman charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Police Department (SPD) officers received information on Saturday, January 17, that a juvenile was at a location in town where an adult female allegedly convinced the juvenile to have sexual intercourse with them.
2 dead, 1 critical after head-on crash on C.R. 600N

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said that deputies responded to the 5000 block of E. County Road 600N at around 12:40 p.m. on Monday, after receiving reports of a two-vehicle traffic collision with unknown injuries.
Wires down over 3rd St. in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Police Department (CPD) and Columbus Fire Department (CFD) are working in the area of 3rd Street and Chestnut Street with wires down across the roadway.
JMH cuts ribbon on new Behavioral Health Center

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Johnson Memorial Health (JMH) opened its new behavioral health care center on the west side of the main hospital campus in Franklin on Thursday, January 15.
IU wins National Championship, finishes season 16-0

MIAMI - The Indiana Hoosiers completed their dream season on Monday night. The College Football National Championship trophy is coming to Bloomington.

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Columbus Chamber TechBridge
TechBridge is a unique intergenerational experience where Chamber members partner with Mill Race Center to provide hands-on technology support for older adults—...
Jan 27, 2026 at Mill Race Center
Candle Making Workshop
We are so excited to welcome Renata from Panthera Candleworks to guide us step-by-step as we create beautiful one-of-a-kind candles!
Jan 30, 2026 at Craft and Bounce With Us
Hope Groundhog Day
The Town of Hope hosts its annual Groundhog Day event on Monday, February 2, starting at 8 a.m., on the Hope Town Square, near the bandstand. "Hope" the groundh...
Feb 2, 2026 at Hope Town Square