Top Story from Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Johnson County Sheriff's Office warns against juvenile 'door-kicking' prank

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) is alerting the public to an increase in incidents involving the social media trend of juveniles kicking doors at random homes.
Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson Counties

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for parts of Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson, and Shelby Counties in south-central Indiana until 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
Jennings County Schools canceled on Wednesday due to flooding

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - Because of excessive flooding, the Jennings County School Corporation (JCSC) has officially canceled school for Wednesday, August 12.
UPDATE: US 50 East near Butlerville reopens temporarily

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - UPDATE: According to the Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO), Highway 50 is back open for the time being.
Custer Baker math teacher named Top 10 finalist for Indiana 'Teacher of Year'

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Community Schools announced Tuesday, August 11, that Custer Baker Intermediate School math teacher Amanda Ray, has been named one of the Top 10 finalists for the 2027 Indiana Teacher of the Year.
Cummins 2nd quarter revenues, net income were up

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. has announced increases in revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2026 vs. the second quarter of 2025.

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Bartholomew County Democratic Party's Meet The Candidates
Meet the Candidates Rally at Donner Park Pavilion (Shelter House)
Aug 15, 2026 at Donner Park
Sprint with the Spirit
Sprint with the Spirit is their annual 5K Run & Walk that raises funds to help make their class trip to Washington D.C. possible. The 5K will be held August 15 ...
Aug 15, 2026 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church & School
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 15, 2026 at Columbus City Hall