Latest News Archive

Highway 7 near North Vernon closed due to bomb threat

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 3:51 PM

Heat Advisory issued; cooling stations opened

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM

Sumner named new Foundation For Youth CEO

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 8:34 AM

Bargersville Fire Chief resigns

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:44 AM

North Vernon traffic stop leads to multiple drug, dealing charges

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 6:22 PM

Greenwood Fire Department responds to chemical spill at Clark-Pleasant Middle School

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5:27 AM

Our Hospice Concert is Saturday in downtown Columbus

Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 5:01 AM

'BizBash' is Wednesday

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Schneck Home Health wins national award for patient satisfaction

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:12 AM

3-vehicle wreck on Highway 7 in Scipio slows Thursday morning traffic

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:10 AM

Hope Police to start tagging abandoned, non-plated vehicles

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:42 AM

CRH Foundation names Borczon, Roberts Scholarship winners

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3:42 AM

Ivy Tech Columbus offers another free nature hike in Trafalgar

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:53 AM

Johnson County Library/Franklin Parks & Rec host ‘The Longest Table’ community event on Sept. 4

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:41 AM

Columbus expands city fleet with $249K loader truck purchase

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:27 AM

Columbus Board of Works addresses Fire Station repairs, approves $67K masonry contract

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:24 AM

State Road 46 signal and infrastructure upgrades approved

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM

I-265 school bus accident sends 2 juveniles to hospital

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Our Hospice honored by Centers for Medicare, Medicaid Services

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:59 AM

City breaks ground on new Columbus Animal Care Services facility

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:51 AM

Johnson County Commissioners grant JCCF $200K to support early childhood education, literacy

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:23 AM

JNET busts 4 on drug charges

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:38 PM

Rose Acre Farms receives zoning approval for 100-foot flagpole

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:07 AM

Jennings County deputy arrests motorcyclist traveling 118 mph

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:18 AM

JMH debuts 'Diabetes Support Group' on Tuesday

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:54 AM

Schneck health experts to share tips for healthy aging at Scottsburg event

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:53 AM

Mayor Ferdon honored with APAPA Indiana Chapter Award for Community Leadership

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Dolly Parton dies at 80

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Indiana serves warrants in Jennings, Jackson counties for cockfighting

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 12:15 PM

New businesses set to open across Franklin including Wawa

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:29 AM

City of Franklin moves forward with $50M park, pool renovation, expansion

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:12 AM

Franklin Community Schools launches dedicated FCS Police Department

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM

North Vernon City Council introduces new ordinance for employee paid parental leave

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM

NVPD cracks down on school zone speeding with grant-funded enforcement

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:56 AM

Underground flooding caused downtown Columbus blackout on Monday

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:48 AM

Jennings County traffic stop leads to meth bust

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:49 AM

'Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force' arrests 5 suspects

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 1:24 PM

Ribbon-cutting for new FCS Franklin Cub Academy is this Saturday

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Traffic lights down in downtown Columbus

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:52 AM

I-65 wrong way crash near Seymour takes 3 lives; alcohol could be involved

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 3:41 AM

Franklin's Graham Road project starts Monday

Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Jennings County couple busted for meth, neglect of dependent

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield commits over $100,000 to support Indiana flood relief

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:22 AM

Columbus City Hall hosts Japanese junior high students

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 9:33 AM

Bartholomew County accident claims life of Seymour man

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:22 AM

Bartholomew, Johnson County farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:08 AM

ISP investigating I-69 fatal hit-and-run crash

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:55 AM

Franklin schedules document shredding event for August 27

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:02 AM

Main and Madison Market Café appoints Kathy Jones as GM

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:56 AM

Local financial advisor earns 'Certified Exit Planning Advisor' credential

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 3:43 AM

Columbus Chamber names new President/CEO

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:44 PM

City of Columbus considers speed limits, restrictions for E-Bikes, scooters

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM

Columbus City Council approves Sawin Drive Annexation, Rezoning

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Adjustments to speed limit planned for State Road 3 in Jennings County

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM

Indiana State Police conducts Jackson County inmate death investigation

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM

Planned 'Boil Water Advisory' issued for part of Seymour to update water system

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:35 AM

North Vernon 'Community Cookout' is next week

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:18 AM

IDHS August Disaster Relief Hub is now active

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3:46 AM

Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation names new executive director

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Whiteland dedicates roundabout to NHRA Champ Bob Glidden

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:14 PM

Gov. Braun helps protect storm victims from losing insurance, expands Emergency Housing Assistance

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Bargersville firefighter injured while returning from water rescue

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Columbus City Utilities project will close parts of 18th, Elm Streets next month

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 2:16 PM

Edinburgh 'Rubber Duck Regatta' postponed due to flooding

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM

Morgan County quarry levee breaks; trapped residents are rescued

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM

Bargersville Fire Department helps with 2 water rescues Sunday morning.

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:26 AM

Jennings County pair busted for drugs, burglary

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:57 AM

JCCF's 'Color the County' mural program ends

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Cummins, Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling plan 'Community Recycling Day'

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM

BizBash is first Wednesday in September

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM

BCSC educator is finalist for 'Indiana Teacher of Year'

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM

Don Fischer's IU Sports documentary debuts this Thursday

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:39 AM

Heritage Fund recognizes Community Award recipients

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM

City of Columbus begins renovations at Fire Stations 3 and 5

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:16 AM

Groundbreaking for Wendy H. Elwood Animal Care Center is August 26

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 2:27 AM

Love Chapel to hold Community Fair at Donner Park

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 12:59 PM

UPDATE: Bartholomew County assesses storm damage on north side of Columbus

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Gov. Braun declares statewide disaster emergency

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM

ColumBUS Transit updates bus loops starting Tuesday

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:54 AM

Franklin firefighter celebrates 25 years with FFD

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM

Johnson County Commissioners gift JCCF with $200K for early childhood education

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:25 AM

BCSC students continue to excel in reading

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM

Flood Warning extended into Monday for 3 Bartholomew County rivers

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM

Road closure planned for State Road 46 in Bartholomew County

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM

United Way of Bartholomew County’s 'Day of Service' returns on Sept. 10

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM

No one injured in water rescue near Clifty Creek

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 8:54 AM

North Vernon man arrested on rape and child molesting charges

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 7:21 AM

Annual City of Columbus employee picnic is Friday; offices closed midday

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM

Flooding continues; heavy rain, storms possible through Thursday

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM

State Road 46 car/truck accident results in one fatality

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM

Columbus woman sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for bank fraud

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:16 AM

Johnson County Sheriff's Office warns against juvenile 'door-kicking' prank

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jennings, Jackson Counties

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Jennings County Schools canceled on Wednesday due to flooding

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:55 AM

UPDATE: US 50 East near Butlerville reopens temporarily

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:47 AM

Custer Baker math teacher named Top 10 finalist for Indiana 'Teacher of Year'

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:27 AM

Cummins 2nd quarter revenues, net income were up

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Columbus Chamber's 'Women in Leadership Luncheon' is August 28; get tickets now

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:10 AM

4-year-old dies after tree falls on North Vernon home

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Public budget hearings for Columbus start Monday

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Road restrictions scheduled on Washington Street, C.R. 700W for Tuesday, Wednesday

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM

CRH, White River Dental offer free oral cancer screening

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM

Franklin Farmers Market again named Indiana's 'Ultimate Farmers Market'

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:19 AM

UPDATE: Driver identified in fatal accident at U.S. 31 and Whiteland Road

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM

South-Central Indiana faces severe weather risk late Tuesday, early Wednesday

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM

Former Bartholomew Co. Council Candidate sues opponent for defamation

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:49 AM

South-Central Indiana under "slight risk" for severe weather today

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:21 AM

'Senior Expo' is Friday at Mill Race Center

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:21 AM

Franklin names 2026 'Volunteer of Year'

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Shelbyville is finalist for rebranding campaign award

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM

Schneck Foundation offers advanced care planning program

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Tickets for 'Taste of Our Town' in Seymour next month are still available

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 3:55 AM

CPD apprehends North Vernon Man after short pursuit

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made'

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM

LifeVac device helps save life of Jennings County man

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 5:08 AM

Next 'Elevate Impact' program is September 23

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM

Jackson County man busted for dealing meth

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Railroad maintenance ends soon at several North Vernon tracks

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:10 AM

Schneck receives 5-star rating from Forbes

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:28 AM

'Moonlight Loop' bike ride is Saturday

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:05 AM

LCNFC presents its first 'Dan Greene Service Award'

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM

New $100M Toyota Material Handling plant positions Columbus as electric forklift hub

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM

City of Columbus receives 3 RFQs for 'Finish Fourth' redevelopment

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM

INDOT's State Road 46 pavement replacement information meeting is Monday

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:15 AM

CRH honored by American Heart Association for implementing 'Get With the Guidelines' program

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM

State awards scholarships to 3 Bartholomew County students

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM

'Crew for Kids' raises $268K for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM

ISP investigates Jackson County Jail inmate death

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:42 AM

Gov. Braun declares new emergency, gas pump savings will continue

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM

7 IU Phi Kappa Psi fraternity brothers officially charged with hazing; 2 victims hospitalized

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 3:54 AM

Schneck CEO Dr. Fish elected to American Hospital Association Board

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:50 AM

Road work begins Wednesday on portion of C.R. 450S

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Bartholomew County man apprehended following car chase

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM

Indiana's gas tax holiday will expire on Thursday, gas prices will rise 60 cents a gallon

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM

LND emails are not going out due to glitch

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:52 PM

Enjoy music, art, music, spirits at WAMMfest next week

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:43 AM

Shelby County Sheriff investigates Saturday morning fatal crash

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM

Lifferth is 2025-2026 BCSC 'Teacher of the Year'

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Local State Farm agency donates $1000 check to German Township Fire Department

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM

'Doggie Pool Day' at Franklin Aquatic Center is September 2

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:19 AM

Applications are open for Franklin College Class of 2031

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:57 AM

Seymour's 'End of Summer Escape' was a good time for kids

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 5:20 AM

Jennings County woman arrested for child molestation, battery

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:13 AM

NVPD officer completes instructor training course

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM

Franklin Chamber welcomes FCS superintendent for August luncheon

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:18 AM

North Vernon water flushing ends August 7

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Bray won't seek re-election as Indiana Senate President Pro Tem

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 5:36 AM

First Columbus Riverfest/'Ya Gotta Regatta' is a big hit

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:38 AM

LPGA Legends Tour Championship comes to HLCC starting August 10

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM