Top Story from Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Area Flood Warnings extended

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.
First event in Evelyn Seward Speaker Series is March 20

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites the public to the first Evelyn Seward Speaker Series event of 2026 on Friday, March 20, when author Dr. Byron James Cartwright will present "Roots and Rabbit Holes: A History of Music in Columbus."
NVPD arrests 15 during 'Operation Ice Pick'

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) recently announced the conclusion of “Operation ICE Pick,” a proactive narcotics enforcement initiative that began during the last week of December 2025 and continued through early March 2026.
Arête Purpose debuts 'ChronicTalk'

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Arête Purpose, in downtown Franklin, is launching this month ChronicTalk - an online community for people dealing with the emotional trauma of chronic illness.
Bartholomew County participates in statewide tornado test this Tuesday

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is joining communities across the state in recognizing Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week, from March 8-14.

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Ignite Columbus-One Small Thing
Seeking Presenters for Idea-sharing Competition.
Mar 12, 2026 at Helen Haddad Hall
Columbus Blue Grass Jamboree
The Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree will return on Saturday, March 14, at The Rec at Nexus Park.
Mar 14, 2026 at NexusPark
St.Patricks Day 5K Run & Walk
Leprechaun Dash 5K Run and Walk. All proceeds benefit Love Chapel. Race starts at Mill Race Park, ends at Uptown Brewery
Mar 17, 2026 at Mill Race Park