Weather closes one road; several highways have high water

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• Columbus Police investigate alleged self-defense shooting

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting death that took place at a Columbus residence early Monday morning, June 22.

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

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - A squad of Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers targeted Bartholomew County to focus on safe operation of motor vehicles and criminal interdiction on area roadways on Friday evening, June 19.

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

  SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that south-central Indiana is included in the area that has potential for severe weather from late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. An NWS Flood Watch has also been issued for the region.

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

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that Sgt. Eric Stevens was recently named the Indiana School Resource Officers Association (INSROA) Region 9 School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.  

• Flood Watch issued for local counties

  SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis announced on Saturday morning that there is a Flood Watch in effect for south-central Indiana from Sunday afternoon, June 21, until 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22.