Category Archives: Latest News
Columbus City Council says 'No' to scooters
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus City Council met Tuesday evening and approved an amendment to chapter 10 of the city code, banning commercial scooters in the city. However, businesses, whose product is ...
Jul 03, 2019
Sheriff Myers adds more community meetings
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers is adding more community meetings within the county in an effort to further communicate with, and learn from the public. Sheriff Myers plans to c...
Jul 03, 2019
High heat expected across Indiana Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Extreme heat is expected across the Hoosier state on Tuesday, and heat index values could rise to the upper 90s in south-central Indiana. Areas such as Seymour and Bloomington cou...
Jul 02, 2019
Dillsboro man arrested for child pornography
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. - According to Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, public information officer for the Indiana State Police (ISP), a Dillsboro man turned himself in at the Dearborn County Jail last Friday on chil...
Jul 02, 2019
Breakfast and fireworks, North Vernon celebrates the Fourth
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The city of North Vernon is celebrating the Fourth of July, starting with the North Vernon Fire Department's Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, at 2000 North Madison Ave. From ...
Jul 02, 2019 bayasaa / CC
Columbus Animal Care Services needs foster families
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS) is in need of volunteers to serve as foster families for animals who reside at its facility. The mission to not put down animals due to space, and...
Jul 02, 2019 Courtesy of Animal Care FB page
ISDH urges Hoosiers to take precautions against mosquitoes
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Indiana StateDepartment of Health (ISDH) officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in two counties and are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect th...
Jul 02, 2019
Indiana Blood Center hosts QMIX Musical Fireworks blood drive
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health and Cummins are presenting QMIX Musical Fireworks 30 this Wednesday, July 3. Besides the pyrotechnics display, there are many activities leading up to main ev...
Jul 02, 2019
Thrive Alliance hosting informational sessions for volunteers
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults (VASIA) help enhance an individuals quality of life by making decisions on that person's behalf which reflect the individuals ...
Jul 02, 2019 Courtesy of Thrive Alliance
Columbus Fire Chief Mike Compton announces retirement
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Fire Chief Mike Compton has announced his plans to retire from the department in mid-July. Compton was originally sworn as a firefighter on January 22, 1988, by Mayor Robert ...
Jul 02, 2019 Courtesy of CFD FB page
