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Most schools closed Monday

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM

CPD has been busy helping stranded motorists

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 8:49 AM

Law enforcement encourages you to stay off roads

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 7:03 AM

No one injured in Seymour apartment fire on Saturday afternoon

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM

Saturday morning I-65 crash in Franklin is fatal to Georgia man

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 5:26 AM

UPDATE: Bartholomew County elevated to Red Travel 'Warning', other local counties are Orange 'Watch'

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Hoosier Energy urges customers to cut down on unnecessary power usage

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Winter Storm Warning, Cold Weather Advisory begin Saturday afternoon

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 5:36 AM

BCSC closed Monday; eLearning day scheduled

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Columbus trash/recycling pick-up delayed one day next week

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:44 PM

Bartholomew County Warming Centers open Saturday

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM

Columbus East Boys Basketball game postponed till February

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:42 AM

NWS upgrades storm to 'Winter Storm Warning'

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM

North Vernon woman killed in single-car crash

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Franklin Chamber debuts marketing campaign for businesses impacted by U.S. 31 construction

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM

Sheriff Burgess announces Indiana Sheriff's Association scholarship applications are open

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Edinburgh Library partners with 'Evergreen Indiana Consortium'

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:05 AM

Heritage Fund celebrates 50 years with 'Golden Joybilee'

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:37 AM

Former Bartholomew County Trustee sentenced to over 25 years for theft, official misconduct

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Columbus City Utilities reappointments Patrick Andrews to Utility Service Board

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:23 AM

UPDATE: Winter Storm Watch issued; strong winter storm system expected this weekend

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Columbus observes 100th anniversary of Black History Month

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Hope fire crews combat ammo-filled garage fire

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM

Tickets are available for Greenwood Valentine's Dance for kids

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:48 AM

BCSO swears in new deputy

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:25 AM

Brownstown woman charged with sexual misconduct with a minor

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM

2 dead, 1 critical after head-on crash on C.R. 600N

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Wires down over 3rd St. in Columbus

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:59 PM

JMH cuts ribbon on new Behavioral Health Center

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:54 AM

IU wins National Championship, finishes season 16-0

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:05 AM

Hope firefighters tackle late Sunday night fire

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Columbus City Utilities welcomes Melissa Lin to Utility Service Board

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Seymour Police bust 3 at local motel on felony drug charges

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM

NVPD busts Seymour woman for meth, theft, fraud

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:17 AM

S.R. 135 south of S.R. 58 closes for 5 weeks starting Tuesday

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM

Honey Baked Ham Company is looking at Columbus for a new store location

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Franklin FFA supporters present $400K check to FCHS

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:09 AM

Festival Country Indiana grant program opens with new category

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 7:21 AM

Center Grove superintendent announces retirement

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 8:35 AM

Sign-up now for CPD Women's Self-Defense classes

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:49 AM

CFD, Versiti present blood drive check to Sans Souci

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:31 AM

Nominations are open for 'BCSC Teacher of Year'

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Wreaths to be removed from Rest Haven Cemetery on Saturday

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:04 AM

JCCF names new Board Chair

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:52 AM

Columbus Fire Department welcomes two new team members

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Man seriously injured in baseball bat beating at Country Squire Lakes, suspect arrested

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:10 AM

Franklin Chamber annual meeting/Franklin State of City Address is Feb. 11

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:42 AM

Jackson County Chamber hosts Agri-Business Breakfast on Feb. 13

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:20 AM

Schneck announces leadership appointments, title changes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:13 AM

Center Grove High School named to 2026 AP School Honor Roll

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:02 AM

CRH achieves Primary Stroke Re-Certification

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Dave O'Mara workshop in North Vernon destroyed by Monday night fire

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Centra Foundation scholarship applications are now open

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Whiteland High School seniors can apply for Otto Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:56 AM

Hope readies for Groundhog Day event

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:45 AM

BCEM seeks storm shelter location info

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:21 AM

City of Columbus is still picking up Christmas Trees until the end of the month

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Furry Friends Food Bank to Distribute Food at Columbus Municipal Airport

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM

Schneck Foundation is accepting Allied Health, Medical School Student scholarship applications

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:53 AM

Jackson County Chamber annual award nominations are now open

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:15 AM

Semi overturns, closes I-65 early Monday morning

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:53 AM

Sheriff Lane will run for a second term this fall

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:21 AM

2 dead, 2 injured in Saturday night Greenwood shooting

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Cummins partners with Kaulig Racing and Ram in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 6:34 AM

Columbus man gets 24 years in prison for Child Molestation

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM

Indiana Historical Society Appoints New Jennings County Historian

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM

Fentanyl, firearms recovered during North Vernon traffic stop

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:16 AM

City, County offices closed on MLK Day, trash pick-up on schedule

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM

Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana holds free MLK Day Legal Phone Clinic

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 6:14 AM

Judge Rohde files to run again

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:57 AM

4 Center Grove juniors named 'Rising Stars of Indiana'

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:51 AM

Schneck announces agreement to acquire Family Drug in Brownstown, Seymour

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM

Local insurance agency debuts ‘Protect Those Who Protect Us’ program

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs through March

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:40 AM

CFD firefighter retires after 21 years

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM

CRH affirms importance of immunizations

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:36 AM

CFD firefighter Dan Bates retires

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM

‘Book Read Series’ on Mental Health begins January 9

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM

Clark-Pleasant Early Learning Center has openings for 2026-2027 school year

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:31 AM

Franklin College marks MLK Day with several community events

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM

Bartholomew County student named 'Pulliam Fellow' at Franklin College

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:25 AM

'Meet the Franklin Chamber' on January 22

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM

BCSC sets record graduation rate

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Christmas tree collection continues in Columbus

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM

‘Epilogue: Open Mic Poetry and Prose’ has final program on Thursday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Franklin Fire Department closes 2 local hotels

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM

Columbus Chamber’s Indiana Statehouse ‘Legislative Preview’ is January 12

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Apply now for JCCF scholarships

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:36 PM

Jackson County Chamber hosts Legislative Preview Breakfast on Wednesday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM

No injuries in Morgan County house fire

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM

CRH’s ‘MyChart’ is now accessible in Spanish

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM

Corridor improvement work continues on U.S. 31 in Franklin

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Needham experiences second house fire in a week

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Indiana vehicle owners must report color changes after January 1

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:03 PM

North Vernon man arrested after late-night Dollar General burglary

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Franklin Parks and Rec has summer jobs available

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Register now for 2026 CPD ‘Public Safety Citizens’ Academy’

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM

Seymour man struck, killed while walking on I-65

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM

North Vernon Police arrest local woman for fentanyl, meth

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM

Columbus Parks and Rec offers beginner pickleball clinic on Friday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM

Tornado Watch issued for Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson Counties on Sunday evening

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM

No serious injuries in Hope crash

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:31 AM

Hoax bomb found in Columbus

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Visitor restrictions start Monday at CRH

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM

Columbus curbside Christmas Tree collection starts Friday

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:22 AM

JCCF names 3 Lilly Scholarship winners

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:20 AM

JCBank promotes 4 in Commercial Lending, Treasury Management departments

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM

Seymour ‘Cops and Kids’ is big hit

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:14 AM

City of Franklin offices closed Dec. 24-26; trash pickup delayed one day starting Christmas Day

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM

Sneed celebrates 20 years with FFD

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Reams ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’ recipients announced

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM