Early morning garage fire damages two nearby homes
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Investigators are working to determine the cause of an early morning detached garage fire in the 1900 block of Indiana Ave....
Braun unveils $1 billion agriculture and life sciences initiative
By: Mackenzi Klemann
Indiana Capital Chronicle
For The Republic
INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Mike Braun revealed a new economic development initiative Tuesday aimed at creating 100,000 high-wage agriculture...
Light snow to develop overnight into Wednesday morning
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The National Weather Service is predicting light snow late tonight through Wednesday morning, according to Bartholomew County Emergency Management.
Light snow will...
Shelby County sting targets child sex offenders, 11 arrested
SHELBY COUNTY -- Shelby County Prosecutor James B. Landwerlen announced that three-day sting operation targeting offenders committing crimes against children resulted in 11 total...
Duke Energy calls in extra help for power outages in Bartholomew County
Duke Energy has extra crews working with their local linemen as about 2,000 customers remain without power this morning after last night's severe thunderstorms.
All...
Scattered snow showers forecast for county
Scattered snow showers are expected through much of the morning, with the potential for bursts of heavier snow this afternoon, according to Bartholomew County...
‘A pain’: SNAP retailers, shoppers pan Indiana sugary drinks, candy ban
By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz
Indiana Capital Chronicle
For The Republic
Indiana merchants and customers say the state’s ban on federal food aid for sugary drinks...
Bartholomew County under wind advisory through 8 a.m. Monday
Bartholomew County is under a Wind Advisory from 11 a.m. today to 8 a.m. Monday.
Ahead of expected storms, gradient wind gusts of 45-55 mph...
Bartholomew County under enhanced risk for severe weather Sunday night
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- All of Bartholomew County is now under an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for severe weather Sunday evening/night.
Ahead of expected storms, gradient winds...
More severe weather could arrive late Sunday in Bartholomew County
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Most of Bartholomew County is under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Sunday, according to Bartholomew County Emergency Management.
The east...















