Latest News from Thursday, September 17th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsey Holden has formally charged Tyshawn Bryant, 17, with one count of Murder related to the recent investigation into events that took place on September 11 in the 3200 block of Country Brook Street North.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – A Columbus man is in jail after a Wednesday, September 16, two-and-a-half-hour standoff during which he was armed with a knife.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has issued nearly 400 traffic citations since the beginning of September as part of its ongoing "Operation Safe Driving" enforcement initiative.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus is accepting bids for a new municipal utility vehicle following approval from the Board of Public Works and Safety at its September 15 meeting.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance fixing the salaries for elected city leadership for the 2027 payroll calendar year. The council addressed executive and legislative compensation during its regular meeting at City Hall.

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. - Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Timothy Edsel answered questions from Rob West of KORN Country 100.3 concerning the 2026 Referendum Renewal that will appear on the November ballot.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) reported that its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team was dispatched for a situation on Wednesday night, September 16.