Jennings County News

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Seymour Main Street presents "Crossroads Acoustic Fest," a boutique music festival with world-class musicians and intimate performances in downtown Seymour on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25.

INDIANAPOLIS - Youhuang Xiang (“Xiang”), 32, formerly a post-doctoral researcher at Indiana University and a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, has been sentenced to more than four months in prison, a $500 fine, and one year of supervised release, after pleading guilty to smuggling biologic materials into the United States from China.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Real Estate Institute (IREI) and Ivy Tech Community College recently formed a new partnership that focuses on increasing awareness of real estate education opportunities and career pathways in the Hoosier state. 

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Wings Over Muscatatuck, the annual spring migratory bird festival, is at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour on Saturday, April 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., hosted by and supporting the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society.

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun announced on Wednesday, April 8, that he will suspend Indiana's gas tax to combat higher prices incurred because of the war with Iran.

Greensburg, Ind. — The Greensburg Municipal Airport Board announced the appointment of Robert Pumphrey to fill the vacancy left by Gary Bailey earlier this year.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Duke Energy will soon be in select North Vernon neighborhoods as part of its 'Neighborhood Energy Saver Program.' Their team will go door-to-door to educate homeowners on energy-saving products and may provide certain items at no cost.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) was called to a residence in rural Butlerville on Saturday afternoon regarding to a report of a female who had allegedly been battered by a male subject, later identified as Ethan Hall.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Schneck Foundation invites the community to a special seminar, "Live Well, Age Wisely," designed to empower individuals with practical tips and proven strategies for staying healthy, active, and feeling their best as they age. 

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI), Indiana State Police (ISP), and local law enforcement are partnering to increase patrols aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving as part of the annual Indiana Safer Roads Campaign, supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - Following an extensive investigation, the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on Monday, March 30, arrested Gabriel Guenthenspberger, 25, of North Vernon, after receiving a cyber tip through the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) has named Officer Graham Heffelfinger as its 2025 Officer of the Year.

NORTH VERNON, IN – The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) took a Madison woman into custody on charges of Reckless Driving on Saturday, March 28.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Today, Thursday, March 26, is the day. Columbus Regional Health (CRH) and local radio stations QMIX 107.3, MOJO 102.9, and KORN Country 100.3 present the 2026 Women's Expo, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the NexusPark Circle K Fieldhouse.

SEYMOUR, Ind.- The Seymour Police Department (SPD) arrested an Indianapolis man for alleged robbery, public intoxication, and public indecency at a Circle K on Wednesday morning, March 25.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness, and Art has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) through the 'America250' Grant Program, supporting a community-wide mural project commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to a personal injury accident on Friday, March 20, at 5:30 a.m, near the intersection of State Roads 3 and 7.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. -The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) took a local man into custody following alleged armed threats at the intersection of State Road 3 and Madison Avenue on Friday, March 20.