Latest News from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Jon Myers is its new President and CEO following a nationwide search. A Columbus native and former business owner, Myers is scheduled to begin his tenure on September 14. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. — City officials are taking action following rising concerns from residents over the safety of electric bikes and motorized scooters operating on local pedestrian trails.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus City Council approved the annexation and rezoning for a new 80-acre development by Abundant Home Solutions on first reading during Tuesday's meeting.

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced that speed limit will be raised on State Road 3 near Vernon.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Sellersburg Post were requested by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department to begin an investigation after a Jackson County Jail inmate was found unresponsive in his jail cell on Sunday, August 16.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - Officials at the City of Seymour have announced that a "Boil Water Advisory" will be in effect for a small portion of town beginning Thursday, August 20, at 9 a.m. 

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon and 180 RCO present a "Community Cookout" on Friday, August 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the North Vernon City Park Shelter House #2.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Homeland Security's (IDHS) August Disaster Resource Hub is now available. The hub serves as a comprehensive resource center for individuals seeking state and federal assistance and updates related to the severe weather events that began on August 11.