Firefighters, police sent to report of man hit by lightning
Lightning struck just feet away from a 68-year-old local man Tuesday morning as severe thunderstorms blanketed the area.
Bill McClain said he was walking east...
North Vernon man arrested after apartment fire
NORTH VERNON -- North Vernon police arrested a local resident on a preliminary charge of arson and a warrant after an apartment fire.
Police and...
Two men arrested after reportedly acting suspiciously at store
Two local men were arrested on a number of charges including possession of a handgun by a serious violent felon after they were reported...
Aviation Day: Soaring Success
The fourth annual Aviation Day at Columbus Municipal Airport seemed to have everything to attract a good crowd and educate and entertain attendees. Blue...
National Weather Service issues flood warnings for area rivers, creeks
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a flood warning for rivers and creeks in Bartholomew County following heavy rain overnight.
Flood warnings have...
Deputies seek information about hit-and-run involving toddler
Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department is looking for a driver who is accused of a hit-and-run incident involving a 2-year-old.
Deputy Adam Warner was sent to...
Patchy dense fog this morning
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I-65 southbound lanes have delays due to several accidents
The southbound lanes of Interstate 65 near the 76 mile marker are backed up because of an accident involving several vehicles.
There are a number...
Sleeping driver arrested on charge of auto theft
Columbus police arrested a Hope man on charges of auto theft and possession of a legend drug injection device after he was found sleeping...
City’s animal shelter considering an expansion
The city's animal shelter is exploring an expansion to provide additional space for cats and dogs.
Columbus Animal Care Services, built in 1987 and located...