Latest News from Tuesday, January 13th, 2026

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Fire Department(NVFD) and North Vernon Police Department(NVPD) responded to a fire that engulfed Dave O'Mara Contractors Inc. on 1100 E O and M Ave in North Vernon on Monday night, January 12.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Do you have a storm shelter at your home or business? Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) is enhancing its support for emergency responders during severe weather by collecting voluntary storm shelter-location information throughout the county.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - If you have not yet discarded this year's Christmas Tree, the City of Columbus Department of Public Works reminds residents that crews will continue to collect the trees curbside (no alleys), on your regular trash day, through Friday, January 30.