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NVPD arrests two for OWI

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Authorities at the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) say they arrested two local men for OWIs on Saturday, June 29. Officers were dispatched to the area of North State Street ...

Columbus Police Department awarded for Military Support

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) was recently recognized for support of its National Guard and Military Reserve employees. During the awards banquet, CPD received the "Above and B...

Jul 01, 2019 Courtesy of CPD

Car, motorcycle accident leads to arrest in North Vernon

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) on Sunday morning was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident with injuries involving a car and a motorcycle. The crash occured at South Sta...

Public meeting planned for Fair Oaks Mall Master Plan

COLUMBUS, Ind. - As part of the Fair Oaks Mall Master Plan process, the public is invited to attend one of four upcoming public engagement meetings, where citizens can learn more about the project and...

Jul 01, 2019 Fair Oaks Mall

Franklin Firecracker Festival set for Wednesday

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Come to downtown Franklin for food and drink vendors, musical entertainment, fireworks, kids activities, and more during the Franklin Firecracker Festival on Wednesday, July 3. The ev...

Jul 01, 2019 Courtesy of FFF Facebook page

Project Lifesaver helps deputies locate missing boy

COLUMBUS, Ind. - A missing 14-year-old boy was found by Bartholomew County Sheriff's deputies on Sunday after wandering away from a safe place. Jacob Peden was reported missing Sunday night, however, ...

QMIX Musical Fireworks set for Wednesday

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health and Cummins Present: QMIX Musical Fireworks 30, Traditions of Freedom, this Wednesday, July 3, at Columbus Municipal Airport. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the publi...

Franklin hosts public meeting regarding Yandes Street reconstruction

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The city of Franklin is hosting a public meeting to present plans at the 60% stage of development for the Yandes Street Reconstruction Project, and to solicit input from stakeholders....

Jul 01, 2019 Courtesy of Franklin

Columbus Softball HOF selects first inductees

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The recently formed Columbus Indiana Slowpitch Softball Hall of Fame (CISSHOF) committee met Saturday and chose the inaugural inductees for the Class of 2019 Hall of Fame. Committee p...

Mike King Jul 01, 2019 Courtesy of FB page

City attorney responds after losing Public Records Act case

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Former Columbus Mayor Kristen Brown recently won her court case against the city of Columbus for violating the Indiana Access to Public Records Act. Brown had requested information ab...