Category Archives: Latest News
85 counties opt in to public health funding, Johnson County does not
INDIANAPOLIS - Five Indiana counties are choosing to give up a combined maximum of $3.3 million in enhanced public health funding from the state in 2024, with the bulk of that funding coming from John...
Aug 23, 2023 Gov. Eric Holcomb signs dozens of new bills into law on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Courtesy - Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Flickr.
Town of Hayden combines two annual history festivals
HAYDEN, Ind. - Hayden's biggest day of the year takes place on Saturday, September 2. The Hayden Historical Museum is combining Pioneer Days with Hayden's Harvest Past to make it a double-feature livi...
Aug 23, 2023 Courtesy — Hayden Historical Museum Facebook
Excessive Heat Warning issued for Bartholomew, surrounding counties
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is alerting area residents of the potentially dangerous and very high temperatures that are predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. The Na...
Aug 23, 2023 Courtesy- National Weather Service
Applications are open for Columbus Festival of Lights Parade
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Organizations, businesses, and nonprofits can now apply for entry into this year's Columbus Festival of Lights Parade on December 2. Presented by Red Arch Community Events, applicatio...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy - Columbus Festival of Lights FB
Columbus teen arrested for OMVUI after supposedly driving nearly 100 mph
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A Columbus teenager was arrested on numerous charges after he was seen allegedly driving at speeds near 100 mph while being twice the legal alcohol limit on Tuesday morning. A Columbu...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy-Columbus Police Department
Over $200,000 awarded to Johnson County organizations
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) recently awarded a total of $213,500 to support local organizations. In the first half of 2023, JCCF entertained applications for commun...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy-JCCF FB page
Duke Energy offers tips to save energy, money as temperatures soar
PLAINFIELD, Ind. - With temperatures rising throughout the state of Indiana, Duke Energy has several pieces of advice for Hoosiers to help customers save energy - and money. Elevated temperatures can ...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy-Duke Energy FB page
Heat Advisory, Excessive Heat Watch issued for next few days
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is alerting area residents of the potentially dangerous and very high temperatures that are predicted for the next several days. The Nat...
Aug 22, 2023 Courtesy-BCEM
Indiana Supreme Court won't rehear near-total abortion ban ruling, puts law back in effect
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Supreme Court on Monday denied a request to rehear its ruling upholding the state's near-total abortion ban. That means the new law, which prohibits the procedure with only ...
Aug 21, 2023 Members of the Indiana Supreme Court. Courtesy - Indiana Supreme Court.
Several roads closed on Tuesday in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. - There are a few road closings again Tuesday in Columbus. County Road 700W, between Baker Hollow and Georgetown Roads, will be shut down from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. for full-width asphalt...
Aug 21, 2023
