Panthers, Hatchets Meet in Semistate Showdown
Jennings County and Washington have overcome long regional title droughts ahead of Saturday's Class 3A semifinal matchup.
Hope Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Fundraising Breakfast
Columbus to Use $1M in Redevelopment Funds for New Animal Shelter
Automotive
Cummins Offers Rewards for Ram Pickup Software Recall
Engine manufacturer provides $500 to $1,000 incentives for owners to update emissions software on select Ram trucks.

Temporary Lane and Ramp Closures Planned on I-65 in Bartholomew County
INDOT crews to close right lane of southbound I-65 and off-ramp to U.S. 31 for patching work
Temporary Closures Planned for I-65 Patching Work in Taylorsville
INDOT to close right lane of southbound I-65 over U.S. 31 and southbound off-ramp to U.S. 31 for one day
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
College Goal Sunday Helps Students File FAFSA
Free event at Ivy Tech and IU Columbus campuses assists with financial aid applications

Brown Scholarships Awarded After Weekend Competition
Two high school seniors win top prizes for instrumental and vocal excellence
Pet Food Giveaway at Columbus Airport This Thursday
Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services to distribute pet food at airport parking lot.
Sports
Columbus North and East Clash in Sectional 14 Semifinal
Longtime rivals meet with a sectional championship berth on the line

Hauser Jets Soar Into Sectional 60 Opener at Milan
Top-seeded Hauser looks to defend sectional title against Rising Sun in Class 1A tournament
Lindsey Vonn Defends Olympics Spot Amid Injury
Olympian responds to critics who questioned her participation despite ruptured ACL and broken leg.
Health
Columbus Church Launches Pilot Health and Wellness Program
Community Church of Columbus selected for new WHOLE 4 series developed by psychologist Daniel Amen.

Columbus Mental Health Counseling Agency to Cease Operations
Family Service of Bartholomew County cites "stark financial realities" in decision to shut down by end of February.
Columbus Fire Department Approves Cancer Screening Contract
Mobile unit to provide biennial cancer screenings for all 98 firefighters and staff