Category Archives: Latest News
Three arrested after prostitution investigation in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Three suspects are in custody on a variety of charges following an investigation involving prostitution by the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET) and Intelligence Led Policing Un...
Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy - CPD.
Indianapolis Road restricted to one lane on Friday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management says that the City of Columbus has hired Dave O'Mara Contractors Inc. to mill the pavement on Indianapolis Road, south of U.S. 31, on Friday. I...
Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy-BCEM
Overlay Project planned for Terrace Lake Road canceled
COLUMBUS, Ind. - UPDATE: The Terrace Lake Road work and lane restrictions have been canceled due to contractor equipment issues, per the City of Columbus Engineering Department. ORIGINAL: The City of ...
Aug 17, 2023 Courtesy-City of Columbus
NV Fire Department to be first of its size to use virtual reality training
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - At Monday's North Vernon City Council meeting, Fire Chief Mike Cole demonstrated a virtual reality program that will help firefighters train for hypothetical scenarios first respo...
Aug 17, 2023
New IREAD-3 scores show little progress among Indiana's third graders
INDIANAPOLIS - One in five Hoosier third graders continue to struggle with foundational reading skills, according to new standardized test results. Data released Wednesday from the Indiana Department ...
Aug 17, 2023 Michał Parzuchowski / Unsplash
North Vernon native to be featured artist in September at Vernon studio
VERNON, Ind. - An art show, featuring the work of Mike Allen, is being presented by Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art in Vernon on September 1, with an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshmen...
Aug 17, 2023 Mike Allen-Courtesy of "Perceptions"
Community Education Coalition to hold Black & Black-Biracial parent meeting August 24
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Community Education Coalition (CEC) is inviting the parents or caregivers of Black or Black-Biracial children to attend a discussion meeting about students and schools next week. ...
Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy - CEC.
Two CPD officers complete program to teach DARE classes
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A pair of Columbus Police Department (CPD) officers recently became certified to teach the DARE program in local schools after completing a two-week training course held in Fishers, e...
Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy-DARE.org
Nexus Park goes crazy for cats again at "Kitty Palooza" this Saturday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - City of Columbus Animal Care Services will be bringing more than 65 adoptable cats and kittens looking for loving homes to Nexus Park for a one-day adoption event. Kitty Palooza will ...
Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy - City of Columbus Animal Care Services.
Bargersville officials cut ribbon on Kephart Park
BARGERSVILLE, Ind. - Town officials and community leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday for Kephart Park, Bargersville's newest park. The public park officially opened last month and has q...
Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy - Town of Bargersville.
