Top Story from Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

UPDATE: Columbus Police say missing 18-year-old is found safe

COLUMBUS, Ind. (UPDATE: 1:00 p.m.) - David Jayne has been located. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is looking for information on the whereabouts of David Jayne, who was reported missing by family on Tuesday morning, July 28.
Bartholomew Co. Prosecutor's Office formally charges Rudy Minton with murder

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsey Holden formally charged Rudy Minton with one count of Murder related to a recent investigation on Tuesday, July 28.
INDOT plans public information meeting for S.R. 46 pavement replacement project

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will hold a public information meeting for a proposed pavement replacement, sidewalk, and drainage project along State Road 46 in Columbus.
BCSC welcomes new teachers for 2026-2027 school year

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) held orientation sessions for teachers on Monday, July 27.

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Columbus Farmer's Market
Join us every Saturday from May 9-Sept 19! from 9am-12:30pm in the parking lot behind City Hall for the Columbus Farmer's Market!
Aug 1, 2026 at Columbus City Hall
Chris Stapleton Playing Paycor Stadium
Chris Stapleton will continue his “All-American Road Show" with a stop in Cincinnati, OH
Aug 1, 2026 at Paycor Stadium
Franklin Farmers Market
Join us for the opening day of the Downtown Franklin Farmers Market and see what the fuss is all about! Opening day is Saturday, May 30th and the runs weekly f...
Aug 1, 2026 at Franklin Farmers Market 2026