Inmates families, friends target of “cruel scam”
Some local residents with friends or family in the Bartholomew County Jail have become victims in what authorities are calling
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Mother arrested in crash investigation into daughter’s death
A Columbus mother is under arrest after an investigation into a January crash that killed her 10-year-old daughter. Kaydence Mings
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Bartholomew County remains yellow on state COVID-19 map
With the state about ready to pass the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic starting here, Bartholomew County remains in
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Vernon chooses mayor for 11th term
Vernon has re-elected the town’s mayor for his 11th term, in the only election this year in Indiana. Our news-gathering
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Kestler hosting disability awareness town hall tonight
In recognition of National Disabilities Awareness month, Columbus City Councilwoman Grace Kestler and the Bartholomew County Public LIbrary are hosting
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State expands COVID-19 vaccines to residents 50+
The list of people who can get the coronavirus vaccine in Indiana is growing again. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced yesterday
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Report: Pence off Trump’s 2024 election ticket
Former President Trump’s potential 2024 bid for the White House could happen without Columbus native and former Vice President Mike
Read moreMissing Cadillac leads to woman’s arrest
A Columbus man had his Cadillac stolen after offering to give a woman a ride Tuesday afternoon. Columbus police are
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Seymour police looking for owner of invasive drone
Seymour police are looking for the owner of a camera-equipped drone that banged into a girl’s window in the middle
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State police: Beware of child safety Facebook scam
Indiana State Police are warning about scammers claiming to be affiliated with the agency to gather personal information and to
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