Bartholomew County News Archive

'Celebrate 250' Festival in Columbus continues

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Mill Race Theatre Company presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12:22 PM

36th annual QMIX Musical Fireworks returns tonight

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM

DNR celebrating country's 250th with Indiana state parks

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM

CRH announces new President/CEO officially starts Wednesday

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 8:24 AM

South-Central Indiana upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 8:21 AM

Edinburgh Firecracker Festival is Saturday

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Local man sentenced for Domestic Battery, Intimidation

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:03 AM

Columbus sets days, times for personal fireworks this week

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:50 AM

BCSO Lt. Knoef completes FBI National Academy training

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM

Bartholomew County opens 'Cooling Stations' to help beat the heat

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM

DNR opens reserved hunt applications

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM

Fall 2026 'Cabaret at the Commons' performers announced

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:53 AM

'Heat Advisory' issued for south-central Indiana

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:18 AM

Weeklong 'Celebrate 250' festival in Columbus starts Monday

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:57 AM

'Catalyst Academy' awards $40K to 8 entrepreneurs

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM

Flood Watch is in effect for most of south-central Indiana

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Semi-truck crash on I-65 causes injuries, interstate closure

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 1:06 PM

Registration price for Moonlight Loop bike ride increases July 1

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:26 AM

Columbus erects banners downtown recognizing Revolutionary War soldiers

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 6:50 AM

Columbus man gets 5 years for violation of no-contact order, other felony charges

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 4:52 AM

Hope's 'Old Fashioned Independence Day' is partially canceled due to weather

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:28 AM

Heavy rain is possible this weekend; heat returns next week

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Centra 'Pays It Forward' to Bartholomew County

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:08 AM

More details released about Mill Race Park death

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM

Hope 2-mile sidewalk loop is open

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:50 AM

2026 Bartholomew County Fair wraps up this weekend

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:41 AM

Uncommon Cause 'Monster Ball' is this weekend

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Edinburgh Firecracker Festival honors America's 250th birthday

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:06 AM

Columbus honors America's semiquincentennial with 'Celebrate 250' next week

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:58 AM

Weather closes one road; several highways have high water

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM

CPD updates information on fatal Columbus shooting

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:23 AM

State Police targeted Bartholomew County drivers Friday night; 29 tickets issued, 7 arrests made

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:54 AM

Local area is under 'Moderate' threat for heavy rain Sunday evening, Monday morning

Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 6:25 AM

ISP arrests Kentucky man for Attempted Murder for alleged I-65 road rage shooting

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:45 AM

CPD Sgt. Stevens wins District 9 School Resource Officer of year award

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 4:57 AM

Flood Watch issued for local counties

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Gov. Braun declares State of Disaster Emergency, opens relief fund for individuals

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Columbus Regional Health’s Anthony Pope named ‘Caregiver of Year’

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:32 AM

Bartholomew County Emergency Management explains severe weather warning sirens

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM

CRH announces ownership transition of Treatment and Support Center

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:06 PM

New trail opens connecting Clifty Falls State Park to Madison’s riverwalk

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Storms blow through South-Central Indiana Wednesday afternoon, night

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:09 AM

Columbus North hires new principal

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 8:14 AM

Nominations are open for Columbus Chamber's 'Women in Leadership' award

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:39 AM

Strong storms forecast for Wednesday afternoon, evening

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:37 AM

9-day Bartholomew County Fair kicks off on Friday

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:46 AM

Severe weather possible Tuesday, more likely on Wednesday

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:28 AM

BCSC Board votes to place 'operating referendum renewal' on November ballot

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM

Task Force welcomes new Electronic Storage Detection K9 Rico

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Hope, Columbus fire crews fight massive barn fire

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Early morning I-65 crash

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Hope's 'Old Fashioned Independence Day' is June 26

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:37 AM

CPD investigates Friday night 'Swatting' call

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Columbus to celebrate Juneteenth holiday with weekend events starting Friday

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:04 AM

ISP issues tickets for driving too slow in left lane, unrestrained child

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Brown County Lions Club's annual fireworks show is changing venues this year

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM

'Jackpots for Generations' raises $30,000 for community impact

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:47 AM

CRH announces new Police Captain

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM

'Yes And' earns Honorable Mention at Great Places Awards

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:54 AM

'Bartholomew County on the Map' is next week

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:37 AM

Missing child in Columbus found safe

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM

Columbus Transit's 'Red Loop' will soon serve Taylorsville hourly

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:19 AM

Expect hotter, more humid conditions on Wednesday, Thursday

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM

Parts of 2 Bartholomew County roads closed next week for railroad work

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:37 AM

Columbus Parents charged following Infant Death Investigation

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM

Jennings County Sheriff charged in theft case

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Flash Flood Threat for Bartholomew County

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM

Indiana Bankers Association honors JCBank with 'Commitment to Community Award'

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:08 AM

Columbus Chamber throws retirement party for Cindy Frey on June 25

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:38 AM

Camp Atterbury 'Community Day' is June 13

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 5:12 AM

CFD extinguishes small blaze at vacant 31st Street home Saturday morning

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 9:14 AM

Olesya's Kitchen begins community investment drive

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 5:46 AM

Decatur County man arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM

Gunfire erupts at Our Lady of Greenwood Festival on Friday night; suspect in custody

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:25 PM

'Visit Columbus' expands team

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:15 AM

Lincoln Park holds ribbon-cutting for new ball diamond turf

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:54 AM

Next free Legal Aid phone clinic is Tuesday

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 4:45 AM

Columbus school employee arrested for theft

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM

Overnight lane closures planned for 3rd Street in Columbus

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM

Ivy Tech Columbus offers Jennings County nature hike

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:07 PM

Many Bartholomew County residents are without internet this morning

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM

City of Columbus presents 'Celebrate 250' from June 29-July 4

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:41 AM

Fire damages Riverside Drive house

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:26 AM

Tuesday afternoon crash at C.R. 325W and Lowell Road results in fatality; 3 others injured

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM

City crews fix water main break at Second and Washington Streets

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 2:14 AM

Columbus launches dual effort to advance transformational downtown development

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM

Columbus North High School Principal announces retirement

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM

Columbus student honored with statewide award

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM

Heritage Fund seeks Jurgemeyer Award nominations

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM

CPD 'Pack-a-Cruiser' is big success

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM

Indy woman saved by bystanders on Sugar Creek

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM