Bartholomew County Appoints New Community Corrections Director
Stacey Harry, a U.S. Army veteran and longtime county employee, takes over the role after the previous director's passing.
Indiana Communities Receive Millions for Infrastructure Upgrades
Columbus Woman Sentenced to 6 Years for Drunk Driving Crash
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
Sports
IUC Women's Basketball Team Reaches Conference Tournament Despite Adversity
The Crimson Pride overcame coaching changes and roster challenges to earn a playoff berth in just their second season.

Panthers, Hatchets Meet in Semistate Showdown
Jennings County and Washington have overcome long regional title droughts ahead of Saturday's Class 3A semifinal matchup.
Columbus North and East Clash in Sectional 14 Semifinal
Longtime rivals meet with a sectional championship berth on the line
Lifestyle
Purdue Extension Looks to the Future with Regional Model
Angie Abbott discusses new directions for the 100-year-old organization

Hope Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Fundraising Breakfast
Proceeds to support community fire and rescue services
College Goal Sunday Helps Students File FAFSA
Free event at Ivy Tech and IU Columbus campuses assists with financial aid applications
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