Sports
Columbus Christian Girls Claim Regional Title, Advance to Final Four
Crusaders roll past I-Town Prep 62-31 to punch ticket to state semifinals
Pendleton Punches Two Tickets to State; North Divers Keep Their Season Alive
Columbus East swimmer dominates sectional, while Columbus North divers advance to regional
East Wrestlers Shine at State Tournament
Columbus East puts five on the podium with two third-place finishes
Politics
Local NAACP Honors Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson
The Columbus and Bartholomew County branch remembers the impact of the renowned activist and presidential candidate.
Government Offices Closed for President's Day
Trash and recycling routes running normally, but some facilities closed for the holiday
Columbus Mayor Touts City's Progress in State of the City Address
Ferdon outlines new animal shelter, riverfront work, and transportation changes
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
Lifestyle
IU Columbus Hosting MBA Program Open House
Prospective students and local employers invited to learn more about the school's graduate business program.
Downtown Columbus to Host Spring Markets on Fourth Street
Three dates set for new spring version of popular indoor winter markets
United Way Offers Free Tax Prep in Bartholomew County
IRS-certified volunteers to assist residents making $70,000 or less
Crime
North Vernon Arrests 15 in Drug Trafficking Crackdown
Operation Ice Pick targeted dealers, manufacturers, and nuisance properties over 3-month period
Crash Closes Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County
Highway was shut down for about 30 minutes after incident involving at least one injury
Columbus Woman Sentenced to 6 Years for Drunk Driving Crash
Katherine Moore pleaded guilty to intoxicated driving and child endangerment charges.
