Top Story from Thursday, July 16th, 2026

Columbus firefighters temporarily relocate due to ongoing moisture concerns

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following ongoing moisture issues at the facility, the Columbus Fire Department (CFD) has temporarily relocated personnel from Fire Station 5 on Thursday, July 16.
Town of Hope Water Utility customers are under Boil Water Advisory

HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope Water Utility Department announced Wednesday that it has issued a Boil Water Advisory until Saturday, July 18, at 2 a.m., for all customers due to a loss of water pressure and/or a disruption in the water distribution system.
BCSC magazine with 2026-2027 school year info is now available

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) "Back-to-School" magazine is now available.
JCCF 'Community Painting Day' is set for August 1 in Trafalgar

TRAFALGAR, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that a design by artist Isabella Freshour was recently selected for this year's Color the County Mural program.
Theft at Edinburgh Outlets leads to pursuit, several injuries

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) and Edinburgh Fire and Rescue responded to Indiana Premium Outlets on Wednesday, July 15, at around 3:30 p.m., after being dispatched about a pedestrian being struck.

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Sarah McLachlan
Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award winner and global icon Sarah McLachlan announced the 2026 extension of her Better Broken Tour
Jul 19, 2026 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Sarah McLachlan At Everwise Amphitheater
Sarah McLachlan announced the 2026 extension of her Better Broken Tour, in support of her critically acclaimed tenth studio album of the same name, released Sep...
Jul 19, 2026 at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Tipton Lakes Estate Sale
Drakes Estates is headed to Tipton Lakes in Columbus, Indiana, July 17–19.
Jul 19, 2026 at Tipton Lakes