23+ hour, 52+ min ago  (291+ words) COLUMBUS " Prospective college students still looking to secure their plans for the upcoming academic year have a streamlined path to enrollment this summer. Indiana University Columbus has announced it is still accepting applications for the fall 2026 semester and will host…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (391+ words) COLUMBUS " Two families are receiving emergency housing assistance after an early-morning fire heavily damaged two mobile homes on Sunday, an incident investigators have traced to improperly discarded charcoal grill ashes. Emergency crews were dispatched to the Candlelight Village Community following…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (277+ words) COLUMBUS " A months-long investigation into a Bartholomew drug distribution culminated in a raid last week, resulting in the arrest of two Columbus residents and the seizure of a significant cache of narcotics and a loaded weapon. The Bartholomew County Joint…...

1+ mon, 2+ hour ago  (218+ words) COLUMBUS " Ivy Tech Community College is set to celebrate the academic achievements of its 2026 graduating class this Tuesday. The ceremonies will honor students from the Columbus, Franklin, and Shelbyville campuses, marking a significant milestone for hundreds of local graduates entering…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (353+ words) COLUMBUS " A Bartholomew County jury has found 60-year-old Brent Clayburn guilty of attempted murder after a violent domestic dispute that terrorized a local neighborhood nearly two years ago. Following a four-day trial last week, Clayburn was convicted of attempted murder…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (213+ words) INDIANA " Two lucky Hoosiers are celebrating a life-changing weekend after the Hoosier Lottery announced that two high-value winning tickets were sold in separate Indiana counties for the Saturday, April 11 drawing. The winning tickets matched four out of the five main…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (242+ words) COLUMBUS " A routine afternoon of yard work took a dangerous turn Saturday after a resident discovered a possible hand grenade while mowing their lawn. The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to the scene on West County Road 650 North (previously…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (185+ words) COLUMBUS " A Columbus Police Department investigation into a serious violent predator living near an elementary school has resulted in the arrest of three individuals on felony charges. The investigation began after a tip about suspicious activity at a home in…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (286+ words) COLUMBUS " Bartholomew County deputies have arrested an 18-year-old Columbus man following a rape investigation. Nolan Riley is facing preliminary charges of rape, a Level 3 felony, criminal confinement, a Level 5 felony, and child exploitation, a Level 4 felony. The charges stem from…...

11+ mon, 3+ day ago  (156+ words) COLUMBUS " A Columbus home was rendered uninhabitable yesterday after a fire erupted from an unconventional attempt to eradicate bugs. The Columbus Fire Department reported that the incident occurred around 3: 36 p. m. in the 2900 block of Streamside Drive. According to firefighters, the homeowner…...