Latest News from Saturday, March 7th, 2026

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Due to more rain falling on Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis has extended the Flood Warnings for several rivers in south-central Indiana.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Schneck Medical Center recently announced that it has been named a 2025 Gold Level "Safe Sitter" Provider, a national recognition honoring excellence in delivering high‑quality, medically accurate, and developmentally appropriate babysitting and safety education for youth.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Administrative Resources association (ARa) recently announced its 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee, ushering in a new year of collaboration and regional impact.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society invites the public to the first Evelyn Seward Speaker Series event of 2026 on Friday, March 20, when author Dr. Byron James Cartwright will present "Roots and Rabbit Holes: A History of Music in Columbus."

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) recently announced the conclusion of “Operation ICE Pick,” a proactive narcotics enforcement initiative that began during the last week of December 2025 and continued through early March 2026. 

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Arête Purpose, in downtown Franklin, is launching this month ChronicTalk - an online community for people dealing with the emotional trauma of chronic illness.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is joining communities across the state in recognizing Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness Week, from March 8-14.