BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - In the three-way Jackson County Sheriff Primary race, Dustin Steward was the victor on Tuesday night.
Steward has deep ties to the area, having worked as the chief deputy at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and previously served on the Brownstown Town Council.
In the Tuesday primaries, Steward garnered almost 55% of the vote. Roger Drew came in second with 35% of the vote, and Mark Hole finished third with just over 10%.
Dolly Parton dies at 80
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music icon, actor, and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Underground flooding caused downtown Columbus blackout on Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. — A Duke Energy power outage in downtown Columbus forced the closure of the Bartholomew County Courthouse and other Columbus City offices on Monday, August 24. About 250 Duke Energy customers were affected.
'Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force' arrests 5 suspects
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Five men were arrested during a sting operation targeting online child sex offenders. Led by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the operation involved federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working undercover to intercept predators seeking unlawful contact with minors.
Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made'
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus: How It's Made" on September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses while exploring the people, processes, and jobs that keep the community running.
Jennings County traffic stop leads to meth bust
NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near U.S. Highway 50 and 5th Street after observing a traffic infraction on Monday, August 24, at around 2 a.m.
