Top Story from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
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Some schools still closed Wednesday; some on 2-hour delay
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Things are slowly returning to normal after the snowstorm, but a lot of schools in south-central Indiana are still closed or on a two-hour delay for Wednesday.
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Columbus Man arrested OWI after pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ind. –The Columbus Police Department (CPD) arrested a local man on several charges following a crash, pursuit, and drunk driving investigation on Monday afternoon, January 26.
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CRH outpatient practices and services to resume
COLUMBUS, Ind.– Following Bartholomew County's Travel Status being downgraded to Orange, Columbus Regional Health resumed normal operations starting at noon on Tuesday, January 27.
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Bartholomew County Travel Status downgraded to 'Orange'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - As of 8:20 a.m., Bartholomew County has downgraded its travel status to the "Orange" Watch level based on improving conditions across the county.
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Hendricks named Associate Director of Recreation at Columbus Parks and Rec
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Jacob Hendricks has been announced as the Associate Director of Recreation for the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department.
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Johnson County Habitat for Humanity names new director
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County recently announced Carissa Long as its next executive director, effective Feb. 9.
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Franklin College welcomes new trustees
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College recently elected four new members to its board of trustees. They will contribute to the board’s efforts to shape policies, guide strategic priorities, and advance the College’s long-term vision.
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BCSO deputies help elderly couple get heat
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Three Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Deputies, Sgt. Andy Whipker, Sgt. Dustin Newland and K9 Deputy Dylan Prather were heroes to an elderly couple this past weekend during the height of the snowstorm.
Community Calender
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Hope Groundhog DayThe 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...
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Rascal Flatts at the Gainbridge FieldhouseRascal Flatts will hit the road again for their LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR, including a stop in downtown Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, February...
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'Always Ready for Chocolate'The annual "Always Ready for Chocolate" fundraiser (formerly known as Taste of Chocolate) continues an over 25-year-long tradition on Saturday, February 7, from...
at The Commons
Today's Weather
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Bartholomew County WeatherMedium-level cloud
High: 32°F | Low: 23°F