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Foster grandparent program recruiting new participants

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The Foster (or Classroom) Grandparent program of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties is currently recruiting new participants. Eligible adults serve in public and private school classrooms and Head Start centers across the five counties.

Judge sentences Abram to 8 years

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A Muncie driver accused of causing a fatal crash in Bartholomew County while he had a blood alcohol level three-and-a-half times above the legal limit was sentenced Thursday in Bartholomew Superior Court 2.

Child Abuse Prevention Month begins today

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Child Abuse Prevention Month begins today, observed to encourage everyone to recommit to ensuring every child grows up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment free from abuse and neglect.

Bull Dog Hall of Fame seeks nominees

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The Bull Dog Alumni Association Hall of Fame is seeking nominations, with a May 1 deadline set.

Plea talks continue in ex-North employee’s child solicitation case

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Plea negotiations are ongoing for a former Columbus North High School employee arrested in November after he was accused of trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old boy in North Vernon.

Strong thunderstorm moving through central Indiana area

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The National Weather Service said strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Monroe, Bartholomew, Brown, southeastern Owen, Martin, eastern Greene, Lawrence, Jackson and northeastern Daviess...

Muncie driver sentenced to 8 years in prison for causing death while operating a...

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COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A Muncie driver accused of causing a fatal crash in Bartholomew County while he had a blood alcohol level three-and-a-half times...

Eastbound I-465 reduced to single lane starting tonight

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Motorists should be aware of and prepare for changing traffic patterns on the southwest side of Indianapolis this weekend. Traffic flow on southbound...

Not just Trump’s VP: Pence touts time as governor, US Rep

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Mike Pence is best known as Donald Trump’s vice president, someone who, apart from one dramatic rejection of his...

Plea negotiations ongoing in child solicitation charge against Johnson

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JENNINGS COUNTY -- Plea negotiations are ongoing for a former Columbus North High School employee arrested in November after he was accused of trying...