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      <title>Columbus Blue Grass Jamboree returns on Saturday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind.—The Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree will return on Saturday, March 14, at The Rec at
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      <title>UPDATE: Authorities recover body of Jackson County man missing in floodwaters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SEYMOUR, Ind. – Indiana Conservation Officers found the body of a Jackson County man who went missing in floodwaters around 7 a.m. on Friday.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Bartholomew County under "slight" risk for severe weather on Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. -  Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) announced that Bartholomew County is currently under a Slight Risk for severe weather on Tuesday, March 10.]]></description>
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      <title>First event in Evelyn Seward Speaker Series is March 20</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites the public to the first Evelyn Seward Speaker Series event of 2026 on Friday, March 20, when author Dr. Byron James Cartwright will present "Roots and Rabbit Holes: A History of Music in Columbus."]]></description>
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      <title>State Road 11 reopens, road closings list shrinks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) announced Saturday night that State Road 11 (Jonesville Road) is once again open from State Road 46 to Garden City. ]]></description>
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      <title>Bartholomew County participates in statewide tornado test this Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is joining communities across the state in recognizing Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week, from March 8-14.]]></description>
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      <title>NVPD arrests 15 during 'Operation Ice Pick'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) recently announced the conclusion of “Operation ICE Pick,” a proactive narcotics enforcement initiative that began during the last week of December 2025 and continued through early March 2026. ]]></description>
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      <title>Area Flood Warnings extended</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Due to more rain falling on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for several rivers in south-central Indiana.]]></description>
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      <title>Here are latest Bartholomew County road closings, high water areas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) has announced its latest list of Road closings and high water areas to avoid as of 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>No one hurt in van, train accident in Columbus</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind.  - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) and other emergency crews were on the scene of a train/van collision on Indianapolis Road on Friday morning, March 6. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>New York truck driver arrested in Columbus for drunk driving</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Troopers from the Indiana State Police (ISP)-Versailles Post arrested a New York man for operating while intoxicated and other charges following a traffic stop on I-65 in Bartholomew County on Saturday, February 28.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>BCSC, St. Bartholomew, St. Peter's are on a 2-hour delay for Friday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC), St. Peter's Lutheran, and St. Bartholomew Catholic Schools have announced that they are operating on a two-hour delay for Friday morning, March 6.]]></description>
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      <title>Flood Warnings extended for Driftwood, East Fork White Rivers in Bartholomew County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS/TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for the Driftwood River near Taylorsville until early Monday morning, and the East Fork White River at Columbus through Sunday afternoon.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus teen identified in shooting of Seymour teen</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - An 18-year-old Columbus resident is in jail after the Columbus Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Cottage Avenue on Wednesday, March 4, at around 3:40 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>CRH appoints new System Chief of Police</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Police Department announced James Webster as its newly appointed System Chief of Police and Director of Emergency Management.]]></description>
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      <title>Flood Warning declared for Haw Creek near Clifford; Warning extended for Flatrock, East Fork White Rivers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[CLIFFORD, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis issued a Flood Warning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday for Haw Creek, near Clifford. It will be in effect until 2 a.m. on Friday, March 6. The Flood Warning has been extended for the Flatrock River until late Saturday evening, and for the East Fork White River in Columbus until late Sunday morning.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Continued rain closes multiple roads in Bartholomew County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) officials have announced that, due to the excessive rain the last two days, several roads are now closed.]]></description>
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      <title>CFD, BCSO rescue several homeless people from high water at Clifty Creek</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Fire Department (CPD) firefighters assisted the Bartholomew County Water Rescue team on Wednesday evening on a flooded Clifty Creek near 850 U.S. 31N.]]></description>
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      <title>CPD investigates Cottage Avenue shooting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department CPD is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in the 1900 block of Cottage Avenue. ]]></description>
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      <title>Columbus man sentenced for battery on Public Safety official</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Sentencing was held last Thursday for a local man who was charged with battery in October 2025. Brandon Weddle, 27, of Columbus, pled guilty on February 23 to Battery Against a Public Safety Official (Level 6 Felony) and Domestic Battery (Class A misdemeanor).]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>UPDATE: Flood Warning extended until Monday for Driftwood River near Edinburgh</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE, 12:30 a.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended a second Flood Warning on Wednesday, March 4. The Warning is now in effect until Monday for several local rivers, including the Driftwood River]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department has updated its information about city parks. As of mid-afternoon on Wednesday, three parks are closed. ]]></description>
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      <title>Columbus Parks and Recreation announces temporary trail closures due to flooding</title>
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closed as of Wednesday morning following excessive rainfall and flooding in low‐lying areas.]]></description>
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      <title>A second, more specific Flood Warning issued for several local counties</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an Areal Flood Warning for specific locations in multiple south-central Indiana counties on Wednesday morning. The Warning is in effect until 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4.]]></description>
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      <title>Edinburgh police bust alleged local drug dealer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Police Department (EPD) executed a narcotics search warrant in the 400 block of Morris Street in Edinburgh on Saturday, February 28.   ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>'Visit Columbus' launches Community Event Calendar for Bartholomew County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - In alignment with its 2025 Destination Master Plan and the City of Columbus’s Downtown 2030 Plan, "Visit Columbus" has initiated an Event Calendar, which will serve as the official community calendar for Columbus and all of Bartholomew County. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Flood Watch is in effect for south-central Indiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Isaiah 117 House launches Bartholomew County campaign</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Isaiah 117 House, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the way foster care begins, is coming to Bartholomew County this Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>New Columbus Transit Bus Loop maps are now available</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Printed maps for the upcoming Columbus Transit Bus Loops are now available. Pick up a copy at the Transit Center, or on board any of the city buses.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Bartholomew County seniors get free mulch on March 18, 25</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management (BCSWM) district will host "Free Senior Mulch and Compost Loading" on the last two Wednesdays of this month.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Winter Weather Advisory issued for south-central Indiana</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) announced Sunday that there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for south-central Indiana from 2 to 9 a.m. on Monday for Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, and Brown Counties. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Our Hospice returns to roots for 2026 Concert</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Columbus, Ind. - The 40th Annual Our Hospice Concert will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bartholomew County Public Library steps in downtown Columbus, where the concert began in 1987.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus debuts Downtown Spring Market on March 28</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Following the success Columbus had with the SEARS Indoor Winter Market, the Office of Downtown Development will premiere the Downtown Columbus Spring Market on 4th Street later this month.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Next free Legal Aid phone clinic is Tuesday</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – River Valley Legal Aid Pro Bono Indiana presents another free Legal Aid Phone Clinic for low-income residents of its eight-county district on Tuesday, March 3, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>1 dead, 2 injured in Shelby County Thursday morning head-on accident</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SHELBYVILLE, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal crash on Thursday at 7:45 a.m. A van and a tanker truck were involved in the wreck that resulted in the van driver's death. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Next 'First Fridays for Families' program is March 6</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) series, First Fridays for Families, continues its 2026 season on Friday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Helen Haddad Hall. Doors open at 5:00.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Register now for Franklin College 'CampGRIZ' summer camp for young teens </title>
      <description><![CDATA[FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College's annual summer camp, CampGRIZ, offers middle and high school students entering grades 5-10 in Fall 2026 experience and insight into the value of higher education.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Fiber internet comes to Hope</title>
      <description><![CDATA[HOPE, Ind. - The Town of Hope is in the process of being provided with a new fiber optic network through Mainstream Fiber.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Several areas schools delayed due to unexpected winter weather</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Several area schools are experiencing delays due to unexpected snow flurries and heavy sleet on Thursday morning, February 26.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:16:49 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>New IU Columbus fundraiser to elect first Columbus 'Pet Mayor'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Local pet owners can now nominate their furry, scaly, or feathered companions to become the first pet mayor of Columbus, as part of a new fundraiser benefiting IU Columbus student scholarships and Columbus Animal Care Services.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Centra distributes special dividend payment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Centra Credit Union has announced a total special dividend payment of more than $1.5 million to Centra Members. Since Centra is a credit union, its Members are also owners of the Credit Union and the beneficiaries of Centra’s profits.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>United Way Bartholomew County offers free income tax filings</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The United Way of Bartholomew County reminds community members that sign-up is now available for free tax preparation through the "My Free Taxes" program.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>More CRH providers, practices are relocating</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Several providers and practices within the Columbus Regional Health (CRH) Physicians network are making strategic moves to enhance efficiencies and service quality for patients.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Ivy Tech Columbus hosts '21st Century Scholars' program meeting next week</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus invites Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars to an informational session on Tuesday, March 3, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Moravec Hall, located at 4475 Central Ave.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Boil Water Advisory issued for Bluff Acres</title>
      <description><![CDATA[TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation (EBWC) announced Tuesday morning that a contractor had cut a water main, temporarily interrupting service in Bluff Acres.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Travelers name Indy Airport #1 for 14th consecutive year</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Edinburgh Comprehensive Plan meeting is Tuesday evening</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - Edinburgh Main Street is hosting another Comprehensive Plan information meeting at the Timbergate Golf Community clubhouse this Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 p.m.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>BCSO swears in new deputy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed a new deputy to the force on Wednesday, February 18.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>New signal installed at 10th Street and Whitfield Drive</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has recently upgraded the traffic signal at the intersection of 10th Street and Whitfield Drive, near Walmart and Lowe's.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Cummins offers $500 for emissions recall on certain Ram diesel trucks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - Cummins Inc. recently announced a new $500 incentive for owners of eligible RAM 2500 and 3500 model-year 2013–2018 trucks who complete Emissions Recall 67A.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Chaplain needed at Edinburgh Fire and Rescue</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Edinburgh Fire Department is seeking a chaplain to support its firefighters, paramedics, and staff.]]></description>
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      <title>River Valley Legal Aid offers free walk-in clinic in Bartholomew County</title>
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      <title>ISP investigates death of Bartholomew County Jail inmate</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana State Police (ISP) has now initiated a death investigation regarding an incident with an inmate at the Bartholomew County Jail on February 14.]]></description>
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      <title>Salvation Army of Bloomington responds to overnight tornadoes</title>
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      <title>Tornado hits Bloomington; storm then tears through Brown, Bartholomew, Johnson Counties</title>
      <description><![CDATA[INDIANAPOLIS - Officials confirmed a tornado touched down in Bloomington on Thursday evening. That storm continued east through Brown, Bartholomew, and Johnson Counties.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Columbus Fire Department promotes firefighter to lieutenant</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind.- The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announced the promotion of Firefighter Casey Taylor to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Taylor joined CFD in 2018. He has served in the fire service since 2009.  ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Disaster relief loans offered to local small businesses, nonprofits</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS/SEYMOUR/NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofits (PNP) in Bartholomew, Jackson, and Jennings Counties, which sustained economic losses due to significant rainfall occurring from April 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Tornado Watch extended until 11 p.m.</title>
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      <title>Tornado Warning for Bartholomew, Johnson and other counties</title>
      <description><![CDATA[SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE (8 P.M.):  A confirmed Tornado is moving east toward the COLUMBUS area along State Road 46 at 40 mph. It is currently impacting Taylorsville and Edinburgh. The Tornado Warning for Bartholomew County has been extended until 8:30  p.m. Storm damage to homes and power outages are already being reported in Bloomington. Ping pong-sized hail is being reported. Listen live to QMIX 107.3 for minute to minute weather updates. Get to a safe indoor location now!]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Brown County Humane Society awarded grant from PEDIGREE Foundation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[NASHVILLE, Ind. – Brown County Humane Society (BCHS) has been awarded a grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to support its Behavior, Enrichment, Socialization and Training (BEST) Program.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:27:44 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>An Evening with IU Singing Hoosiers, Columbus North Choirs premieres in March</title>
      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind.- The Columbus North Show Choirs will team up with the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers for "An Evening with the IU Singing Hoosiers & Columbus North Choirs" concert on Wednesday, March 4, at the Judson Erne Auditorium at 7 p.m. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Wrap-up session for its members on Monday, February 23, at 8:30 am at Columbus City Hall in the Cal Brand Room.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS/FRANKLIN, Ind.- Ivy Tech Community College is hosting a series of free FAFSA Filing Events throughout February, March, and April to help students and families complete the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Alisha Roberts State Farm Insurance Agency has named its February recipient of a $1000 check in the “Protect Those Who Protect Us” initiative supporting a local volunteer fire department. This month's pledge will benefit the Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department.]]></description>
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