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Seymour council considers tax abatement for local expansion

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM

City of Seymour opens public hearing on proposed 2027 budget

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Seymour Council votes to advance rezoning for Fourth Street development

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM

City of Columbus closes Parking Lot 10 last 3 weeks of October

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:29 PM

North Vernon municipal leaders advocate for legislative updates to Indiana tax distribution rules

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:27 AM

Jennings County taskforce holds inaugural meeting on local income tax shifts

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Edinburgh Council approves police vehicle replacement; donates cruiser to Trafalgar

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Edinburgh council introduces lower 2027 town budget, reduced tax rate

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 9:51 AM

State Police search for 3rd vehicle involved in school bus accident

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:07 AM

Floodplain variance approved for fire-damaged Taylorsville home

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM

ISP investigating roll-over school bus crash in Indianapolis

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM

Bartholomew Co. zoning board denies conditional use for dumpster business

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:57 AM

City of Franklin urges citizens to take downtown parking survey

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Greenwood holds state-mandated public hearing on Indiana House Enrolled Act 1001

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:07 AM

Greenwood Plan Commission grants landscape buffer waiver for industrial development

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:05 AM

Greenwood Plan Commission approves rezoning for 102-home Hutton Landing subdivision

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:03 AM

Downtown North Vernon prepares for annual 'Sweet Street' trick-or-treating

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM

North Vernon City Council approves mixed use development on Highway 7

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:38 AM

2026 Seymour Oktoberfest is this week

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Columbus hosts Midwest Nationals Wrestling Tourney this Saturday, Sunday

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 3:14 AM

Mill Race Theatre Co. announces auditions for 'Miracle on 34th Street'

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:35 AM

CRH brings awareness to Suicide Prevention Month

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 8:53 AM

Golf cart accident is fatal to North Vernon man

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:35 AM

Suspect taken Into custody after Saturday night Taylorsville disturbance

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM

New City of Greenwood payment portal begins with October billing cycle

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 5:55 AM

Water main flushing in Edinburgh starts on Oct. 5

Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 5:01 AM

Saturday morning fire halts traffic on US 31 at CR 900N

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bright Beginnings plans Provider Fair for late October

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Columbus nominated for 'Opportunity Zone' designation under Federal program

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 4:24 AM

Portion of C.R. 325W closed Monday

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 4:08 AM

NAMI begins 'Family to Family' program on Monday

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:53 AM

Ivy Tech Columbus science faculty offers another free nature hike

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:37 AM

North Vernon approves fall events, Main Street funding

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM

North Vernon board addresses cul-de-sac controversy on Woodfield Court

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:25 AM

Juveniles charged following park vandalism in North Vernon, repairs underway

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Bartholomew County receives 'Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force' award

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 4:20 AM

Bartholomew County Recorder Tami Hines wins statewide award

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:57 AM

Mill Race Monster Festival needs actors, volunteers

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:26 AM

Hancock County deputy arrested for intimidation after illegally using license plate cameras

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Semi-truck accident on I-65, massive backup

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Unmapped infrastructure delays 2nd Street Thoroughfare Project completion until late October

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:36 AM

Haw Creek Meadows affordable housing project nears completion

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Columbus riverfront dam removal underway; ribbon-cutting moves to spring 2027

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Columbus Redevelopment Commission approves $3M match for Crump Center

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:26 AM

Amazon announces $100M advanced manufacturing investment in Greenwood

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM

Columbus kid seeks support to reach Top 20 in national superhero contest

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Early voting starts October 6 in Jackson County

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:06 AM

Follow-up leads to Jennings County drug, theft arrests

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM

Columbus hosts statewide 'Design Excellence' summit in October

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 3:24 AM

JCCF 'Community Needs Grant Cycle' applications are available Oct. 5

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:55 AM

Columbus temporarily closes parking lot 10 next month for landscaping improvements

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:31 PM

North Vernon utility board approves claims, reviews municipal equipment procurement

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:07 AM

North Vernon prepares for state lead pipe mandates, scheduled water tower maintenance

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:04 AM

North Vernon utility board addresses industrial cyanide mystery and approves contract updates

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8:02 AM

Hope Heritage Days kicks off Friday afternoon

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:26 AM

Greenwood Common Council approves re-zoning for $50M Buc-ee's Travel Center

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM

Greenwood Council unanimously advances ordinance establishing municipal Riverfront Districts

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM

City of Greenwood introduces proposed 2027 municipal budget

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM

North Vernon considers property sale to Gasper Engineering for industrial expansion

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM

North Vernon Mayor Shawn Gerkin seeks READI 2.0 match for new Youth Center

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:44 AM

North Vernon Quarry Park project nears completion with planned fall soft opening

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 11:40 AM

CRH announces new CFO, Executive VP

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Aspire Johnson County survey reveals employer concerns about rising health benefit costs

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM

Seymour advances annexation ordinance for 80-acre industrial site

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:18 AM

City of Seymour addresses downtown burnout damage following cruising events

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:11 AM

Seymour residents question six-month vacancy of District 2 council seat

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM

Seymour police review Flock camera statistics, privacy guardrails

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 9:59 AM

UPDATE: Missing Jennings County woman found safe

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:52 AM

Schneck plans drive-thru flu shot clinics this fall

Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Pavement work starts Tuesday on Morgantown Road, Whiteland Road roundabout

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:21 PM

CPD Lt. Eichel graduates from FBI Academy

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 5:44 AM

Legal Aid walk-in clinic set for Franklin

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 4:11 AM

Columbus juvenile officially charged with murder

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM

Columbus man arrested after SWAT standoff

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Columbus approves banner request for 2026 Ethnic Expo

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:51 AM

CPD hands out almost 400 tickets in 'Operation Safe Driving' campaign

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Columbus seeking bids for 2027 chipper truck, snowplow

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:46 AM

City of Columbus passes 2027 budget on first reading

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Columbus City Council approves 2027 elected officials' salaries

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:27 AM

Columbus addresses E-bike safety concerns on People Trail

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Mill Race Marathon weekend street closures, road restrictions announced

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 9:53 AM

Clark-Pleasant Community Schools superintendent explains 2026 referendum renewal

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:18 AM

CPD SWAT Team called out to local residence Wednesday evening

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3:56 AM

Traffic shifts on U.S. 31 in Franklin for milling, paving

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM

BCSC presents 'Referendum Renewal Webinar'

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM

4 busted on narcotics charges after NVPD investigation

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM

Juvenile arrest for arson at North Vernon City Park

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Jackson County Chamber hosts annual 'First Responders Breakfast'

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 5:33 AM

'United for Youth' hosts tenderloin fundraiser in Columbus

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Edinburgh Town Council approves measure to restore Pixy Theater

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Edinburgh approves over $777K in utility equipment for substation improvements

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Historic Downtown Franklin to host Indiana Main Street Conference, fall events

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM

Franklin Redevopment Commission transfers Scott Park, Amphitheater properties to City

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Franklin approves $80,000 grant for Hobson Tool and Machine expansion

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:08 PM

North Vernon addresses downtown street maintenance and tree hazards

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM

North Vernon approves multi-year School Resource Officer agreement

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:47 AM

North Vernon City Council establishes new unpaid 'Parental Leave Policy'

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:31 AM

North Vernon reconsiders, approves Historic Preservation Ordinance

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM

'Free Fishing Day' at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge is Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 1:19 AM

Columbus Parks and Rec announces City Cemetery fall cleanup

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12:41 PM

Whiteland Approves $43,000 infrastructure upgrade for St. Charles Water Tower

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:37 AM

Whiteland Council tables proposed golf cart ordinance over signage requirements

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:31 AM

Whiteland Town Council names new leadership following resignation

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:22 AM

Greenwood pursues Federal Grant funding for Smith Valley Road improvements

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM

Caucus set to fill vacant Greenwood Common Council District 3 seat

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Columbus readies for 2026 Mill Race Marathon, 'Finish on 4th'

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:48 AM

Greenwood Fire Department hosts 'Memorial Blood Drive'

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM

Edinburgh Fall Festival starts Wednesday

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 6:03 AM

'POW/MIA Recognition Day' in Columbus is this Friday

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 5:32 AM

CFD, Cummins Plant 1 schedule training exercise for Tuesday

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 4:51 AM

UPDATE: Juvenile male arrested for murder in Friday night shooting in Columbus

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM

17-year-old boy shot, killed at Columbus apartment complex

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted for parts of west side of Columbus

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 4:58 AM

Local woman arrested for arson at 2 properties

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:47 PM

25 years later, Columbus honors victims on 9/11

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM

Domestic disturbance leads to arrest of Bartholomew County man for Intimidation

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM

Portion of 2nd Street at Franklin Street closes overnight Friday

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2:39 AM

Lane closures planned for U.S. 50 in Jackson County

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM

4 men arrested in Greensburg for Child Solicitation, Trafficking

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM

First micro-nuclear power plant is coming to Indiana

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 7:11 AM

Columbus man gets 27 years for sexually exploiting child in his care

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:41 AM

Historical Society presents 'Haunted History of Bartholomew County'

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 3:38 AM

Mayor Barnett pursues flood mitigation strategy for Youngs Creek

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Franklin selects partner for $35M park expansion and Aquatic Center

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM

Noise variance granted for delayed nighttime US 31 infrastructure work in Franklin

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Franklin proposes $39.5M bond issue to fund major park upgrades and Aquatic Center

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM

Franklin Police Department secures $30K grant for bulletproof vest upgrades

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:32 AM

Temporary closure for part of Hospital Road at US 31 starts Wednesday

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:48 AM

Columbus Parks and Rec invites community input for Donner Park, Mill Race Park visions

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:28 AM

Seymour pedestrian struck, killed by Columbus driver

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Columbus ranked No. 1 for retirement affordability, safety by finance website

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:13 PM

Flu-shot Clinic at YES Cinema is next week

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM

Ivy Tech Columbus hosts September Open House

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 9:50 AM

Auditions for Columbus Area Arts Council's 'Battle of the Bands' due Sept. 25

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:47 AM

'Taste of Our Town' is this Saturday in downtown Seymour

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Our Hospice collects $110K at Labor Day weekend concert

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM

2026 Mill Race Marathon poster design winner announced

Monday, September 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM

Jennings County student gets pilot's license thanks to aviation scholarship

Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM

Johnson County sets early voting schedule for Fall election

Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 3:27 AM

Edinburgh Rubber Duck Regatta is set for this Saturday

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:05 AM

'Never Forget' - 2026 Patriot Day Observance in Columbus is Friday

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 3:43 AM

INDOT hosts local winter seasonal hiring event this month

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 3:07 AM

Schneck’s Mann honored nationally as a 'Top Rural Hospital CFO'

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 2:38 AM

Columbus firefighters battle car fire on Gilmore Street

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM

BCSC seeks nominations for 'Education Hall of Fame Award'

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:04 AM

Columbus Pride Festival is this Saturday

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:46 AM

Jackson County's Economic Development Summit is Sept. 25

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM

Bartholomew County Deputies, Edinburgh Police involved in motorcycle pursuit

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 1:52 AM

Carter elected as new Johnson County Coroner

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM

Jennings County deputies bust pair for drugs, firearms, intimidation, other violations

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:47 AM

NWS extends 'Heat Advisory'

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:07 AM

'ICE' comes to Columbus

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM

City of Columbus approves Carr Hill road extension

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Columbus Oktoberfest relocates downtown

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM

INDOT plans safety improvements for Johnson, Jackson Counties

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM

Columbus City Administration proposes new staffing positions in 2027 Civilian Salary Ordinance

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM

Columbus City Council gives final approval for annexation, rezoning for Sawin Drive development

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM

Columbus City Council elects new leadership

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM

Columbus City Council considers 2027 salary ordinances and cost-of-living increases

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:25 AM

Greenwood Northwest Park to receive expanded basketball courts

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:17 AM

Greenwood approves escrow, donation agreement for Veterans Memorial

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:15 AM

New interactive climbing boulder approved for Greenwood Fieldhouse Plaza

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM

Town of Edinburgh to pass utility credit card fees to customers

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:04 AM

Edinburgh Town Council sells surplus banners, donates police cruiser to local schools

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM

Edinburgh approves $500K inter-departmental loan for wastewater upgrades

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Register your child now for Seymour's 2nd annual 'Little Hotshots'

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:35 AM

YES Cinema screens Don Fischer documentary

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:57 AM

JCCF hands out over $100K in checks to mental health organizations

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Columbus Police launch safe-driving surge to reduce dangerous driving

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Rollover crash on I-65 near Greenwood slows traffic

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM

Road closure planned for State Road 7 in Jefferson County

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Greenwood Fire Department moves to dissolve current candidate list pending legal review

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Greenwood Fire Department earns ISO Class 1 Public Safety Rating

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Columbus man arrested for North Vernon bomb threat, drug charges

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:10 AM

Former Jackson County deputy arrested for improperly using 'Flock' system

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:15 AM

Local woman arrested after fleeing scene, injuring officer

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM

2nd Street water main, storm sewer repairs start this week

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2:12 AM