EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) closed the southbound lanes of US 31 at W. County Road 900N at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, because of a structure fire.
Traffic is being diverted around the blaze on N. County Road 250W.
BCSO says there is no estimated time for the reopening of US 31.
Portion of C.R. 325W closed Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced that County Road 325W, between Lowell Road and Carlos Folgers Drive, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for centerline striping.
Columbus riverfront dam removal underway; ribbon-cutting moves to spring 2027
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Work to remove the low-head dam along the riverfront in downtown Columbus is officially underway following the release of frozen federal funds.
Bartholomew County receives 'Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force' award
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County was honored at the annual Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) conference on Wednesday, September 23, with the 2026 Local Government Corporation Award for its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Columbus Redevelopment Commission approves $3M match for Crump Center
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Redevelopment Commission has unanimously passed Resolution 19-2026 to commit $3 million toward the restoration and reopening of the historic Crump Center for the Performing Arts.
Hancock County deputy arrested for intimidation after illegally using license plate cameras
GREENFIELD, Ind. - An Indiana State Police investigation has led to the arrest of 33-year-old Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy James Heneghan on charges of intimidation, official misconduct, and fraud.
Columbus kid seeks support to reach Top 20 in national superhero contest
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Columbus child is a finalist in the 2026 Stan Lee’s Super Kid Competition and is seeking community support to get into the Top 20.
Semi-truck accident on I-65, massive backup
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. –UPDATE: 4:25 p.m.: Northbound I-65 is currently heavily backed up and traffic is moving at almost a standstill due to emergency crews cleaning up the wreckage of a double semi-trucker crash from earlier this morning, September 24.
1st 'Mill Race Monster Festival' is set for late October at Mill Race Park
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Arts Council (CAAC) presents the inaugural "Mill Race Monster Festival," October 23-25 at Mill Race Park. Experience Columbus, Indiana’s own cryptid legend.
