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No injuries in Sunday morning fire at Candlelight Village; 2 houses damaged

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 9:13 AM

Edinburgh breaks ground on new electric distribution substation

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 8:08 AM

UPDATE: The fatality in I-65 Saturday evening crash in Seymour is a 12-year-old from New Albany

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7:31 AM

'Disability Town Hall' in Columbus will elevate community voices, inform statewide planning

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 5:50 AM

2 longtime Columbus City Hall employees retire

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1:31 PM

Center Grove High School graduated 715 students this weekend

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Indiana Department of Health honors Schneck for perinatal levels of care

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Part of C.R. 650W, Pond Drive closed on Monday

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 3:20 AM

Single-lane, ramp closures planned on I-65 in Taylorsville

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Columbus Propeller announces full schedule of June events

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

JMH Pediatrics in Greenwood is closing June 5

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:34 AM

50th anniversary 'Uncommon Cause Monster Ball' tickets are now available

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Sign up now for Seymour Community Schools preschool program

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:25 AM

Morgan County emergency crews rescue fawn from flood waters

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:41 AM

Legal Aid walk-in clinic set for Jackson County this Wednesday

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:57 AM

CPD 'Pack-a-Cruiser' is Saturday at Kroger

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Haga Family deepens legacy in Columbus with gift honoring generations

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Brown County Humane Society selects first Executive Director

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:34 AM

Bloomington man arrested after I-65 pursuit in Bartholomew County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM

Accidental shooting injures local man

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:17 AM

BCSO partners with ASAP to counsel inmates

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM

State Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop on I-94

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Arrest made after burglary, theft investigation in Jennings County

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 6:20 AM

Bargersville, several Morgan County fire departments battle house fire

Monday, May 25, 2026 at 5:54 AM

BCSC awards diplomas to almost 850 seniors from North, East, CSA New Tech

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 8:15 AM

New City of Columbus golf cart ordinance takes effect Monday

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 7:09 AM

Mutual Savings Bank names Turner as Business Development Officer

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM

ChampionZone Virtual Golf in Edinburgh holds ribbon-cutting party on Thursday

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 5:36 AM

Franklin College has several sports camps for kids this summer

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 5:47 AM

Bargersville Police help reunite missing Illinois resident with family

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 4:59 AM

River Valley Legal Aid presents free Columbus walk-in clinic

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office spotlights FBI Partnership and ICAC Growth

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Short-term lane closures planned on State Road 7 in Bartholomew County

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7:51 AM

State Police share video of Ripley County water rescue

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM

City, County offices closed on Memorial Day, trash pickup is one day behind next week

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:21 AM

JCCF celebrates 35 years at June 15 Open House

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Jack Cramer Award nominations are open

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:21 AM

INDOT plans weekend closures in June on Worthsville Road over I-65

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:58 AM

Franklin's 'Strawberries on the Square' Festival postponed

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM

BCSC ends 2025-2026 school year, seniors graduate this weekend

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Columbus Department of Public Works moves to new home

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Mill Race Park, some roads temporarily closed

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Gov. Braun urges Hoosiers to plan ahead for busy Memorial Day Weekend travel

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Flood Warnings issued for Driftwood, East Fork White, Flatrock Rivers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM

CPD welcomes Jennings County grad as new officer

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM

CGHS seniors earn college degrees, certificates

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Bartholomew County Public Library Director announces resignation

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM

'The Brick' closed due to overnight fire

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM

United Way to host informational Team Captain meeting for 'Ya Gotta Regatta'

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:13 AM

DNR spotlights upcoming 'Free Fishing Days'

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM

PromptMed moves to 10th Street, changes name

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM

JNET busts 2 alleged cocaine dealers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Purdue University president to step down

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Columbus Fire Department promotes 2 firefighters

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:16 AM

Furry Friends Food Bank to distribute pet food at Columbus Municipal Airport

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Columbus man sentenced to 5 years for attempted residential entry, theft and intimidation

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:46 AM

Robbery suspect arrested following I-65 pursuit

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:10 AM

Southern Indiana Heart and Vascular relocates in Seymour

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM

Seymour Community Schools offers summer 'Meals to-Go' program

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:51 AM

County Fair season begins next month in Jennings County

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Greenwood woman selected as 2026 500 Festival Queen Scholar

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 4:07 AM

Flood Warning issued for Bartholomew, Jennings Counties through Saturday morning

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM

West Jefferson Street closed for 3 days starting Monday

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:32 AM

Bargersville Farmers Market opens June 3

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM

Salute! Concert seeks volunteers for this Friday night's concert

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:25 AM

The month of June is your chance to 'Discover Columbus'

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 4:09 AM

UPDATE-May 20: Bartholomew Co. Council candidate files for recount, Judge recuses himself due to 'conflict of interest'

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:31 PM

North Vernon man's body recovered from Crosley Lake

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:58 PM

North Vernon Police officers honored for heroic response during critical incident

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:20 AM

Jackson Circuit Court finds Miller guilty of burglary, theft from Home Products International

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:09 AM

Indian Creek Elementary School in Trafalgar hosts 500 Festival event

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:50 AM

Memorial Day service set for Columbus

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM

Mill Race Center presents 'Senior Health and Fitness Day' on May 27

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:22 AM

Indiana Department of Education recognizes Creekside, Union Elementary Schools

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Center Grove announces 2025-26 CGCSC 'Teacher of the Year'

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:39 AM

Franklin College receives Lilly Endowment grant to engage young learners

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Columbus Asian Fest is downtown on Saturday

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 3:49 AM

Governor Braun ceremonially signs new law to reduce cell phone use in schools

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Local man hospitalized after Indianapolis Road crash in Columbus

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:52 PM

11-year-old Johnson County boy is recovering from critical dirt bike injuries

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Dove Recovery House for Women hosts ribbon-cutting in Bartholomew County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:55 AM

City of Columbus launches comprehensive water safety campaign for Water Safety Month

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM

River Valley Legal Aid holds free Legal Walk-In Clinic in North Vernon

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:56 AM

Smith Valley Road project gets $8.4M in funding

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM

Heritage Fund recognizes Hanley Teaching Award recipient

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Brownstown Archery team to host Pork Burger Fundraiser

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM

Hope Police host golf cart registration this Saturday

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM

United Way of Bartholomew County launches first Columbus Riverfest, 'Ya Gotta Regatta'

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM

SALUTE! Concert set for May 22

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:55 PM

'Click It or Ticket' campaign reminds Hoosiers to buckle up

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:51 AM

State Police Sgt. Toles retires

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:47 AM

Sign up now for Schneck 'Safe Sitter' program

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:44 AM

I-65 pursuit from Bartholomew to Johnson County ends in multi-vehicle crash

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM

'Smoke on the Square' invades Hope on Friday, Saturday

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:54 AM

CGHS announces Top 20 students of Class of 2026

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:52 AM

Bargersville road work starts Monday

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:49 AM

ChampionZone Virtual Golf opens in Edinburgh

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Seymour Police officer rescues pair in pickup from high water

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:42 AM

Legal Aid phone clinic is set for Tuesday afternoon, May 12

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM

CPD arrests Serious Violent Felon

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM

Capt. Dave Dwyer retires from CFD

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 7:32 AM

CPD, BCSO, ISP to hold Law Enforcement Memorial Service

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:45 AM

Early Friday morning crash shuts down southbound I-65 at 74MM

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:41 AM

JCCF welcomes entries for 2026 mural in Trafalgar

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM

Franklin College announces 2026 Commencement, Baccalaureate details

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:34 AM

'Columbus On Tap' is Saturday afternoon

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Summer Columbus Farmer's Market opens Saturday

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:27 AM

Jennings County deputies rescue driver trapped in high water

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM

I-65 lane closures from Seymour to Scottsburg start Monday

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:18 AM

Columbus Propeller names New Board/Executive Director

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:15 AM

2025 Bancorp/JCBank performance is reviewed at annual meeting

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 6:06 AM

Water mains flushing begins Sunday in Edinburgh

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:44 AM

6th Street Arts Alley/411 Gallery host reception, pop-up performance

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:37 AM

Cummins says 1st Quarter revenue, net income results were strong

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:35 AM

Grand Opening of new Columbus Public Works facility is May 20

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Jackson County Sheriff's race goes to Steward

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:27 AM

NAMI plans free wellness sessions in June

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:26 AM

Franklin searches for 'Volunteers of Year'

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:21 AM

15 Vote Centers are open on Primary Election Day; Governmental offices closed

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:19 AM

Marr Road resurfacing work begins Wednesday

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM

Scherer named Executive Director of Thrive Alliance (Aging Services/AAA)

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:14 AM

Tourism generates $226M in visitor spending in Bartholomew County

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM

North Vernon man busted for meth, theft

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Columbus Regional Health welcomes new President and CEO

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:57 PM

Mayor Ferdon, City of Columbus host German dignitary

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM

'Visit Columbus' brings new life to downtown windows

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM

CRH's Dr. Henderson is recognized

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:43 PM

CGCSC 'Future Educator Signing Day' is Tuesday

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM

First show in 'Festival Country' Concert Series is May 16 in Franklin

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Apply now for CPCSC 'Ambassador Academy Cohort 3'

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM

Register now for Jackson County Chamber's 'Women in Business' luncheon

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Brown County Lions Club 'Pancake Breakfast' is coming up

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM

High School students urged to apply for Seymour Mayor's Youth Council

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM

North Vernon names new street department superintendent

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Mill Race Theatre Company announces auditions for 'SpongeBob'

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM

United Way Bartholomew County honors community leaders

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM

Columbus East was site of 'Operation Safe Prom' on Thursday

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM

'It's Not Over Yet' - Bartholomew Co. Council candidate pursuing recount after razor-thin race

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 2:18 PM

Columbus Chamber Foundation launches 'Catalyst 100' to support small businesses

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM

2 arrested on meth charges after traffic stop

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:20 PM

Whiteland Farmers Market seeks more vendors

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Franklin College offers 3 spring music concerts

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Greensburg shooting suspect apprehended in Kentucky

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:14 PM

United Way honors Columbus Encampment Task Force as 'Advocate of Year'

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Coroner Pruitt accepts Johnson County Court plea deal; will resign

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:09 PM

State Police conduct I-65 commercial vehicle enforcement patrol

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Lanes restricted on S. R. 135 at Fry Road on May 6

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM

13-year-old struck by pickup in Columbus

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Ivy Tech announces commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM

Head-on crash on State Road 135 is fatal to one, 3 others in critical condition

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM

'Columbus On Tap' is back next month

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:55 AM

BCSO Youth Academy registration is open

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM

INDOT Shares Crane Operations on State Road 42 Bridge

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM

CRH to relocate and rename PromptMed

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM

Severe storms move through Bartholomew County Monday night

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:22 AM

Exhibit Columbus 'High Five Day' is May 5

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM

St. Bartholomew School hosts plant sale on Sunday

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM

Southwest Elementary in Greenwood awarded grant for student health

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM

New exhibition opens at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Closure planned on part of State Road 7 in Jennings County

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:10 AM

5 injured in Bloomington shooting after Little 500

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Edinburgh residents with golf carts must register them

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM

ISP trooper helps disoriented elderly driver reunite with family

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Apply for Columbus Police Cadet program now

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Boys and Girls Club of Johnson County gets $12K check

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:58 AM

Master Trooper Jackie Smith Awarded 2025 Trooper of the District Award

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Seymour couple charged with Child Molestation

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Columbus East grad Peyton Gray is finally a Major Leaguer

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM

Former Jennings County deputy named ISP's Trooper of District

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:48 AM

Columbus Police investigate death of 16-month-old

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:43 AM

Indiana DNR awards $1.7 million in Indiana Trails Program grants

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:38 AM

Bartholomew County Assessor elected to AIC office

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:36 AM

City of Columbus passes golf cart/UTV ordinance

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Hutchfest 2026 brings the British Invasion to Columbus

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM

Everroad Park West street repairs start Thursday

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM

JCCF application deadline for Youth Serving Programming is April 30

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:29 AM

North Vernon man arrested for OVI, speeding

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Greenwood Fire Cadet program returns

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM

Bargersville's 'Cultural Soundscapes' concert series starts next month

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Bridge rehabilitation project planned on State Road 3 in Jennings County

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM

Hope residents can register their golf carts this Saturday

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM

BCSO, Arc of Bartholomew County offer 'Blue Envelope' program

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM

IU National Championship trophy visits Columbus

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM

Bartholomew County Prosecutor's Office celebrates 'Crime Victims' Rights Week'

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Seymour's 'Lydia Grove' opens soon

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

2 local non-profits team-up for 'Jackpot for Generations' fundraiser

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM

GriefShare support group meets May 3

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Seymour Farmers Market starts Mother's Day weekend

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Brown County's 'Spring Blossom Parade' is first Saturday in May

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Registration opens for 'Moonlight Loop' bike ride benefiting Columbus Animal Care

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:59 PM

Columbus Area Arts Council opens a new 'Studio C' community Ceramics studio

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM

Centra awards local graduates with scholarships

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Frey is retiring from Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM