8+ hour, 50+ min 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…...

7+ 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…...

8+ mon, 3+ 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…...

9+ mon, 5+ 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…...