Latest News from Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsey Holden announced Wednesday, January 21, that Benjamin Jackson, former Columbus Township Trustee, has been sentenced by Special Judge Matthew Bailey to a term of 28 years.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus City Utilities (CCU) has announced the reappointment of Patrick Andrews to the Utility Service Board (USB) by Mayor Mary K. Ferdon.

SOUTH CENTRAL, Ind. – UPDATE: The Bartholomew County Office of Emergency Management says the National Weather Service has declared a "Winter Storm Watch" is in effect for Saturday and Sunday as a strong winter storm system is expected to impact the south-central Indiana area this weekend.

Columbus, IN — Black History Month Columbus (BHMC) has announced its February 2026 community-wide celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.

Hope, Ind. – The Hope Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire involving a detached garage in the 7600 block of North County Road 1000E on Tuesday, January 20.

GREENWOOD, Ind. - The City of Greenwood and Greenwood Parks and Recreation invite parents and their little ones to their annual Valentine's Dance.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) welcomed its newest merit deputy when Daniel Brenneman took his oath on Tuesday, January 20.