Navy's Newell sets Indoor Star Meet record
Rutan makes Tennessee debut in softball season opener
Columbus Mental Health Counseling Agency to Cease Operations
Columbus East Sends All 11 Wrestlers to Semi-State
Weather
Freezing Drizzle Could Turn Icy This Morning
Roads may become slippery due to wintry mix in Columbus, Indiana

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
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.
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
Columbus North Sends Four Wrestlers to Semi-State
Bull Dogs deliver gritty, resilient performance at Jeffersonville Regional

Columbus North Claims Sectional 14 Crown, Eyes Bedford Regional
Bull Dogs defeat East Central 40-28 to capture first girls' sectional title since 2017, setting sights on regional showdown with Evansville Reitz.
Super Bowl Betting Trends Revealed: How Gamblers Can Cash Out
Oddsmaker shares insights on popular bets and strategies for Super Bowl gamblers
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