Center Grove names Hauser's Moorhead as new head basketball coach
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Trent Moorhead is the next head varsity boys basketball coach for Center Grove High School (CGHS). Moorhead will assume the role at the start of the 2026-27 school year, succeeding Zach Hahn, who announced plans to step down at the end of this season.
Motorcycle driver airlifted after crash on 3rd Street bridge
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a two-vehicle accident on 3rd Street on Friday evening, April 17.
Local man convicted of Attempted Murder, Criminal Confinement
COLUMBUS, Ind. - On Thursday, April 16, after a four-day trial, a Bartholomew County jury found Brent Clayburn, 60, of Columbus, guilty of Attempted Murder and Criminal Confinement with a Deadly Weapon.
Center Grove School Corporation names next Superintendent
GREENWOOD, IN.– The Center Grove Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees voted to officially approve Dr. Erin Stalbaum as the district's next superintendent. She will succeed Dr. William Long, who is retiring at the end of June.
Long-time Columbus City Hall employee retires
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A long-time City of Columbus community development office assistant, Jerry Duncan. retired on Friday, April 17.
Governor Braun appoints Columbus Mayor Ferdon to Workforce Development Board
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Governor Mike Braun appointed Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon to the statewide Workforce Development Board as part of 99 new appointments to various state boards and commissions in March.
Columbus Engineering begins 2 sidewalk projects next week
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department announced that two sidewalk projects, which could impact vehicle traffic flow, will commence on Wednesday, April 22.
CPD/CFD Bitty Boot Camp, Youth Academy registration opens soon
Semi-truck fire closes I-65 near Taylorsville on Wednesday
TAYLORSVILLE, Ind. - A fully engulfed semi-truck fire closed northbound I-65 at Mile Marker 76.8, near the Taylorsville exit, on Wednesday morning, April 15.
Man jumps off overpass onto I-74 in Greensburg
GREENSBURG, Ind. - The Greensburg Police Department responded to a report of an injured male on Interstate 74, near the 132-mile marker, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Witnesses advised Decatur County Communications that the man had jumped off the overpass.
NAMI mental health classes start in May
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of South Central Indiana will hold a series of "Peer-to-Peer" classes beginning Tuesday, May 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Bartholomew County Public Library.
Registration for United Way's 'Day of Caring' starts Wednesday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County residents are invited to take part in Day of Caring, a one-day, community-wide celebration of volunteerism that brings together individuals, families, businesses, civic groups, churches, and local government.
'Talking Tombstones' returns on May 8
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department are hosting “Talking Tombstones 2026” at the historic Columbus City Cemetery on Friday, May 8, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Kiwanis 5K Walk/Run benefiting Riley Hospital is next month
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Meridian Kiwanis Club of Columbus presents its annual 5K Walk/Run to support Riley Hospital and the Kiwanis K-Bug reading program for kids.
IU Columbus soccer to be played at Circle K Fieldhouse
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana University Columbus and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday a new agreement for the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark to become the new home for Crimson Pride men’s and women’s soccer.
'CodeRED' emergency notification system is coming to Bartholomew County
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County reminds citizens that it is in the process of implementing a new community mass notification system, "CodeRED" by Crisis24, which will replace the current alert system, "Everbridge."
Furry Friends Food Bank distributes pet food Thursday at Columbus Airport
COLUMBUS, Ind.- Friends of Columbus Animal Care Services (FCACS) will be handing out pet food through their Furry Friends Food Bank distribution on Thursday, April 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Columbus Municipal Airport, 4770 Ray Boll Blvd.