Lifestyle
Students Recognized for Progress at Saturday Event
Umoja initiative celebrates student achievements during IU Columbus basketball game
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.
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.
Sports
Girls Swimming Sectional Begins Thursday
North Brings Depth, East Sends One, Finals Set for Saturday
Season Ends at Home: Olympians Fall to East Central in Sectional Opener
Columbus East High School girls' basketball team's season comes to a close with a loss to East Central in the first round of the Class 4A sectional tournament.
Sectional 14 Semifinals Set: Friday Night Basketball Takes Center Stage at Columbus East
Two semifinal matchups will decide who advances to Saturday's championship game.
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.
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
