Latest News from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
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Mayor Ferdon issues statement after tragedy
COLUMBUS, Ind. - On Monday evening, an 11-year-old girl disappeared in the water of East Fork White River in Mill Race Park in Columbus. After more than two days of searching, her body was recovered on Thursday morning.
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JCREMC opens spring 2026 'Operation Round-Up' grant cycle
FRANKLIN, Ind. — Johnson County REMC (JCREMC) has announced that applications for the spring 2026 cycle of "Operation Round-Up" are now available.
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Threat to student at a Shelby County school results in Felony charge for teen
MORRISTOWN, Ind. - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department was notified of a possible threat made to a student at Morristown Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday afternoon. The threat was communicated using a social media app.
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City Hall begins new ADA‐compliant accessible ramps project
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus Engineering Department has announced that starting on or after Thursday, April 2, and continuing for approximately two months, All Star Paving will be working in front of City Hall to install new ADA‐compliant accessible ramps.
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Sanitary sewer smoke testing scheduled for Heritage Heights area
TAYLORSVILLE/COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County Emergency Management has announced that beginning on or after April 20, Driftwood Utilities, in coordination with Heritage Heights, will conduct smoke testing on select portions of the sanitary sewer system within the Heritage Heights area.
