Bartholomew County News from Wednesday, May 27th, 2026

Bloomington man arrested after I-65 pursuit in Bartholomew County

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - A Monroe County man was arrested Sunday evening after fleeing from Indiana State Police (ISP) on southbound I-65 and later striking two vehicles before coming to a stop. A Senior ISP Trooper was on his way home from working the Indy 500 when the incident began.
Accidental shooting injures local man

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to a report of a person shot at a business located in the 2100 block of North National Road, at around 1:45 p.m.

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day at Mill Race Center
Mill Race Center and Fitness Center will be celebrating National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 27 with programs offered all day. All listed act...
May 27, 2026 at Mill Race Center
Columbus North Bull Dog Alumni Association Par 3 Scramble
Family friendly Par 3 golf scramble event to help support Columbus North teachers and students.
May 29, 2026 at Par 3 Golf Course
CPD/Kroger Pack a Crusier
CPD and Kroger have partnered to help fight hunger.
May 30, 2026 at Kroger