Top Stories from Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

Ethnic Expo is this weekend in downtown Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ethnic Expo returns this weekend to downtown Columbus near City Hall at 123 Washington St. The festival has brought together the community for over 40 years.
Franklin Police solve 20-year-old murder case

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Police Department announced Friday that the grand jury returned an indictment in a case that began 20 years ago. Chynna Dickus, 26 at the time, and her 10-year-old stepson were stabbed to death in their home in the Branigin Woods neighborhood in Franklin on July 24, 2006.

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Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome
26th Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome. Saturday October 10, 11am at Donner Park. FREE Music, Food, Fun. Raffle Prizes, Touch a Truck & MORE
Oct 5, 2026 at Donner Park Shelter House
FREE Tick-Borne Illness Seminar
Our guest presenters are experts in their field regarding local ticks and the illnesses they carry. Info shared from tick ID to illness diagnosis/treatment.
Oct 6, 2026 at Ivy Tech Community College - Madison Campus
Medicare 101: Navigating Your Options
Join us at the Bartholomew County Public Library for a free, unbiased educational workshop on Medicare basics. Whether you are turning 65, planning retirement, ...
Oct 6, 2026 at Bartholomew County Public Library