Lifestyle
Salvation Army Seeks Donations to Make Up Red Kettle Shortfall
The local Salvation Army branch fell short of its $245,000 fundraising goal in December.
Community Church Service Kicks Off Black History Month
Annual event hosted by African American Pastors Alliance and African American Foundation draws diverse congregations.
Local Chiropractic Clinic Donates $10K to Library's Book Access Program
Family Chiropractic and Wellness selects BCPL Express as its 2026 philanthropy of the year.
Weather
Edinburgh Garage Damaged in Friday Fire
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, limiting property damage.
Duke Foundation Provides $55K in Grants for Cold-Weather Relief
Funds will support warming shelters, emergency supplies, and blankets across central and southern Indiana
Extreme Cold Weather Continues Into Weekend
Wind chills could reach -19 degrees in parts of central Indiana.
Crime
Columbus Man Arrested in Jennings Drug Dealing Investigation
Authorities seized meth, cocaine, and firearms during search warrant execution.
Jennings County Man Arrested for Child Pornography
Welfare check leads to multiple search warrants and drug charges
Columbus man charged after crash, fleeing police
Authorities say the driver was intoxicated and fled the scene before leading officers on a pursuit.
Sports
Pendleton Powers the H2O's: East Takes 4th at HHC as Postseason Focus Begins
Columbus East boys swimming team finishes strong at Hoosier Hills Conference meet
Columbus East Basketball Splits Weekend Games, Celebrates Lawson's 1,000th Career Point
Olympians show grit in win over East Central, fall to Bloomington North despite Lawson milestone
East boys take fourth, Panthers sixth in HHC
Josh Pendleton wins two individual events to lead Columbus East
Politics
Long-time Congressman Lee Hamilton dies at 94
Hamilton served in Congress for 34 years and was a respected national security expert.
Gabbard Outlines Election Security Assessment, Presence at Fulton County Search
Director of National Intelligence details ongoing efforts to ensure election integrity
Indiana Lawmaker Fights to Keep Farm Protection Bill Alive
Bill aims to crack down on unauthorized drone use over farms and livestock facilities
