Top Story from Saturday, January 31st, 2026

Two former Jennings County fire chiefs arrested for theft

PARIS CROSSING, Ind. - In the past two weeks, two former Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Department Chiefs in Jennings County have been arrested on multiple felony charges following an Indiana State Police (ISP) investigation into the theft of thousands of dollars from the fire department where they served.
Water restored to 7th and Washington street area; Boil Water Advisory issued

COLUMBUS, Ind. - At around 9 p.m. on Friday, Columbus City Utilities restored water to the properties on Washington, Franklin, 6th, and 7th Streets affected by the water main break that occurred late Thursday night. A "Boil Water Advisory" is in effect for 48 hours for several addresses in downtown Columbus.

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Rascal Flatts at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Rascal 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...
Feb 7, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
'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...
Feb 7, 2026 at The Commons
Valloween Vendor Fair
Halloween is never over! Come celebrate Valloween with us, just one week before Valentine's Day, and get your ghoul something special from our awesome vendors! ...
Feb 7, 2026 at 248 Market Plaza