Overdose leads to arrest on drugs, weapons charges
Columbus police saved a man’s life from a drug overdose, then took him to jail on drug and weapons charges.
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Jail makes changes in face of COVID-19 surge
A surge in cases of COVID-19 in the Bartholomew County Jail is causing some changes to policies at the facility.
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Indiana tops 9k deaths from COVID-19
Indiana has now passed 9,000 deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began 10 months ago. The Indiana State Department of
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Columbus forms parking commission to look at downtown
A newly formed commission will take a look at the parking situation in downtown Columbus and suggest solutions. Columbus City
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Reports: Pence returning to Indiana after inauguration
Vice President Mike Pence is trekking back to Indiana today. NBC News reports Pence will fly to Columbus in the
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Gun sale turns into robbery in Edinburgh
Two people were arrested in Edinburgh over the weekend after a gun sale turned into a robbery. According to Edinburgh
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Four arrested after drugs found in U.S. 31 hotel
Four people were arrested on drug-related charges after deputies were called to check on the welfare of a person at
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Police: Suspect arrested after gun threats made during argument
Bartholomew County deputies are reporting that they arrested a man for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun during an
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Local education group to lead national attainment programs
A Columbus-based organization will be operating a nationwide network of groups trying to raise educational attainment in their communities. CivicLab,
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National Popcorn Day cause for YES Cinema fundraiser
YES Cinema will be recognizing National Popcorn Day today with an afternoon fundraiser selling hot, fresh popcorn. There will be
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