Top Story from Monday, August 24th, 2026

'Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force' arrests 5 suspects

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Five men were arrested during a sting operation targeting online child sex offenders. Led by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the operation involved federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working undercover to intercept predators seeking unlawful contact with minors.
Ribbon-cutting for new FCS Franklin Cub Academy is this Saturday

FRANKLIN, Ind.- Franklin Community Schools (FCS) will celebrate the opening of Franklin Cub Academy with a ribbon-cutting and community open house on Saturday, August 29. All community members are invited to attend.
Traffic lights down in downtown Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) released a statement on Monday, just before 7 a.m., saying that due to the ongoing power outage, the traffic lights downtown along Lindsey, Brown, and Jackson Streets are out on Monday, August 24.
I-65 wrong way crash near Seymour takes 3 lives; alcohol could be involved

SEYMOUR, Ind. - A two-vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver claimed three lives on I-65 near Seymour early Sunday morning, August 23. Shortly after 2:30 a.m., a caller reported a head-on crash on southbound I-65 in Jackson County, about one mile south of Seymour.

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Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe announced THE RETURN OF THE CARNIVAL OF SINS, the tour will also feature performances by very special guests Tesla and Extreme.
Aug 28, 2026 at Ruoff Music Center
The Wallflowers
The Wallflowers will mark the 30th anniversary of their landmark album Bringing Down the Horse with a nationwide U.S. tour. The band will perform their clas...
Aug 28, 2026 at Brown County Music Center
Monarch Festival - Festival de la Monarca
Join The Nature Conservancy and help welcome the monarch butterflies as they journey across northwest Indiana on their way to Mexico.
Aug 29, 2026 at Kosciuszko Park