Bartholomew County sees higher than normal lung cancer rate
High rates of smoking in Bartholomew and surrounding counties are leading to higher rates than expected of lung cancer. Columbus
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Deadlines approaching for voter registration; start of early voting
In just a few weeks, you will be able to cast your votes in the city of Columbus primary election.
Read moreEmergency officials urge you to check safety plans this week
This is severe weather preparedness week and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is urging you to check and to
Read moreTornado confirmed in last week’s severe weather
The National Weather Service is confirming that the Brownstown area was hit by a tornado during last Thursday’s severe weather.
Read moreStatewide Amber Alert issued for missing Fort Wayne girl
The Fort Wayne Police Department has activated a statewide Amber Alert. The victim, Leanna Nicole Herron, is a 5 year
Read moreGroups rally for hate crimes bill with protected classes at The Commons
A rally yesterday at The Commons had a simple message to state legislators: No List, No Law. Community and business
Read moreFormer Indiana Sen. Birch Bayh, 91, dies at Maryland home
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh has died. He passed away shortly after midnight at his home in Easton, Md.
Read moreNarcotics team intercepts fentanyl entering Bartholomew County
Two Bartholomew County residents are accused of trying to bring the dangerous opioid fentanyl into the community. The county’s Joint
Read moreColumbus police add new police dog, Bane, to their ranks
Columbus Police Department has a third police dog on the force now. Bane, a two-year-old German Shepherd born in Poland
Read moreTraffic stop on U.S. 31 leads to two drug arrests
A Monday night traffic stop on U.S. 31 led to the arrest of two Columbus residents on drug charges. The
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