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COLUMBUS, Ind. – UPDATE at 2:45 p.m.: East State Road 46 reopened near County Road 200S and Rockcreek Elementary School at around 2:45 p.m. on Friday. At this time there has been no further information released by authorities on the accident or injuries. Original at 12 noon: S.R. 46...

EDINBURGH, Ind. — An Edinburgh man has pleaded guilty to a reckless homicide charge after a 14-year-old was killed in April. Pedro Castillo-Salmeron, 20, was charged with reckless homicide, Level 5 Felony after he reportedly shot the teen while “playing” with a handgun in a home. Court documents detailed 14-year-old Jonathon Elliot was sitting on […]

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Officials with the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department gave local media a tour of the ongoing construction of NexusPark this week and detailed a new space called, ‘The REC’. The REC is a multi-use recreational space, supported by $250,000 over five years from Toyota...

The sixth annual Shelbyville Brewfest presented by Ascend Roofing and M/I Homes happens in the downtown Friday. This eagerly anticipated event will be filled with fantastic brews, delicious food, Kidzone, a corn hole tournament hosted by the Southside Division of MIBOR, and live music by Hairbangers Ball. Admission is free.

On Sept. 12, a Washington County man was arrested and charged with human trafficking and rape. The arrest of Jon A Arnold took place in Washington County and was conducted by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department with assistance from the Washington Sheriff’s Department. Arnold has been charged with...

Inspiration, energetic, mother, grandma and matriarch are just a few words family and the community use to describe Hope resident June Gilliland. And this weekend, the 95-years-young Gilliland will add Grand Marshal of the 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days to the list. Her grandson, Brent Berkenstock, nominated Gilliland for the...

COLUMBUS, Ind. — An early Thursday morning fire at an apartment complex in Columbus hospitalized one man, displaced 10 residents and caused $30,000 worth of damage, according to the Columbus Fire Department. Officials said around 4:05 a.m. Thursday, the Columbus Fire Department, along with the Columbus Township Fire Department, were called to the Williamsburg Apartments […]

HOPE, Ind. – The town of Hope is ready for its 55th Hope Heritage Days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The multi-day festival is Bartholomew County’s oldest and largest. The weekend features live music all three days, vendor booths, food, a pioneer village, a Gospel sing on Friday night, a classic car show on Saturday, a parade on Sunday afternoon, plus much more.

Police are looking for a man they say robbed and assaulted an elderly couple in a Shelbyville home last month.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. — A Nineveh man could face up to a year in jail and a fine of $5,000 for placing a tracker on a Trafalgar woman’s car. A probable cause affidavit filed in Johnson County indicates Shane Eisenmenger used a black metal box and magnets to attach the GPS device to the victim’s […]

After a long investigation, a drug trafficking operation in Columbus ended with two men from Dayton, Ohio in custody. They now face charges of drug dealing and possession. Their arrest took place in Shelby County, thanks to a joint task force.

Hey, Hope! It's time to get Ready... Set... And... GLOW as organizers of the 2nd G.L.O.W. Like Sarah 5K Run encourage everyone to Go Gold in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Sounds of music and celebration will echo throughout the Hauser campus to welcome walkers and runners of...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Franklin.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Highway Garage says portions of three county roads will be closed this week for full-width asphalt overlay. On Thursday and Friday, September 21 and 22, County Road 500S, between County Roads 1000E and 1200E, will be shut down to all through traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., each day.

While there is a current moratorium on considering solar farm requests to be located in Shelby County, one is ready to advance its already approved status into construction of the facility. Shelby County Commissioner Don Parker says they were approached about the number of entrances to the fields that will...

GREENSBURG, Ind. – The City of Greensburg is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony signaling the completion of the Greensburg Municipal Airport runway expansion this Saturday, September 23, at 10:30 a.m. “It’s a 20-year-long project that I am very glad to have coming to completion under my tenure,” said Mayor Joshua...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — This week's Operation Football Game of the Week features a Hoosier Heritage Conference showdown between two heated rivals. The Yorktown Tigers (3-2) travel more than 60 miles south to take on the Shelbyville Golden Bears (3-2). While neither team is in a position to move up in the conference standings, both schools are still playing for pride.

I am thrilled to announce the upcoming Mill Race Marathon in Columbus, Ind.! 🎉 This incredible event, now in its 11th year, is sure to bring a wave of enthusiasm and support from the community. And this time, it's even more special thanks to our friends at ZwanzigZ Pizza and Brewing! 🍕🍺

All roads lead to Hope this year as the community celebrates the kickoff of the 55th Annual Hope Heritage Days beginning at 5 p.m. Friday on the Hope Town Square. “It’s been a long process getting everything planned,” says Jake Miller, CEO of Heritage of Hope. Each year,...

COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Police Department (CPD) apprehended a man on several charges after he tried to escape arrest on Saturday morning. Officers tried to stop Todd Bergeron, 45, of Columbus, in the 3100 block of North National Road, at around 12:40 a.m. According to CPD, the suspect fled on foot and was caught in the 2700 block of Central Avenue. Police allegedly found suspected fentanyl, several Clonazepam pills, and methamphetamine after arresting him.