County Council to begin budget work in earnest
The Bartholomew County Council is taking an aggressive stance on getting the county’s 2020 budget squared away. County Auditor Pia
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Vaping will be treated as smoking under proposal before Columbus City Council
Electronic smoking devices and vaping will be treated as cigarettes and smoking under a proposal set for first reading Tuesday
Read moreTwo people arrested after domestic disturbance ends in gunfire
Two people, one a former Bartholomew County Sheriff Merit Deputy, were arrested after a domestic disturbance ended in shots fired.
Read moreWanted Hope man arrested on new drug charges
A wanted Hope man is behind bars after he was spotted by an off-duty Hope Police officer. Shortly after 11
Read moreGirl saved from drowning after pool incident
A 5-year-old girl is recovering after being pulled unconscious from a swimming pool Sunday afternoon. Bartholomew County deputies report that
Read moreInsurance help offered Tuesday for families in need
A local effort to get kids and families onto health insurance plans will be having an open house from 11
Read moreSWAT team called after man with knife breaks into home
A three-hour SWAT team standoff involving children trapped in a Columbus home ended with no injuries this morning. Columbus police
Read moreArea chosen for state economic development recognition
Southeastern Indiana, led by the Columbus Community Education Coalition’s EcO Network, has been chosen as the state’s second 21st Century
Read moreJackson inmate recaptured after escaping through unlocked door
A Jackson County inmate is back behind bars, after an escape Friday night. Sheriff Rick Meyer announced Saturday night that
Read moreRep. Pence touts broadband expansion
Sixth District Representative Greg Pence has put forth an amendment to expand high-speed internet access. The Columbus Republican is touting
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