Category Archives: Top Story
Simon properties close during COVID-19 pandemic
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Officials at Simon Property Group have announced that as of Wednesday at 7 p.m., they have closed all of their domestic properties due to the coronavirus pandemic, including all m...
Mar 19, 2020
Bartholomew County offices are closed
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Commissioners announced Wednesday that, to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, public access to county buildings will be prohibited beginning at 8:00 a....
Mar 19, 2020
Flash Flood Watch issued for Jackson, Jennings Counties
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) says a Flash Flood Watch is in effect for south-central Indiana from Thursday evening at 8:00, until Friday at 8 a.m. The Flash Flood Watch incl...
Mar 19, 2020
BCSC provides resources for students during COVID-19 school closure
COLUMBUS, Ind. - With COVID-19 becoming a growing concern, the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC), which is moving to eLearning after spring break, announced on Wednesday the resources...
Mar 18, 2020
State pushes for Hoosiers to submit price-gouging complaints
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Grocery store shelves are running thin as people stock their shelves at home during a period of social distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. As a result, items such as cl...
Mar 18, 2020 Courtesy — Office of the Indiana Attorney General
ISDH reports first COVID-19 case in Jennings Co.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has now confirmed 39 positive Coronavirus cases within the state, including the first positive case in Jennings County. ISDH has test...
Mar 18, 2020
Deputies make arrest after Wednesday morning pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) arrested a man after a vehicle pursuit just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Deputies report that they observed a possible stolen vehicle nea...
Mar 18, 2020 Courtesy of BCSO
JCCF creates COVID-19 relief campaign for Johnson Co. schools
FRANKLIN, Ind. - While schools across the state have made the decision to close during the coronavirus outbreak, many are still providing services to their students. The Johnson County Community Found...
Mar 18, 2020
North Vernon officials issue their response to COVID-19
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, North Vernon Mayor Mike Ochs has announced how the city is responding to the virus. In a statement released on Tuesday, Ochs urged th...
Mar 18, 2020
City of Columbus defines rules for essential, non-essential employees
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus City Council met Tuesday evening and passed an amendment to the 2020 salary ordinance allowing the city to adopt a policy on stay-at-home pay. The sole council member who...
Mar 17, 2020
