COLUMBUS, Ind. - Severe weather in the Bartholomew County area on Sunday night caused minor damage. High winds, Watches, and Warnings were all a part of the storms that passed through the county.
Trees, poles, and power lines were all toppled, but no injuries were reported.
The Columbus Police Department and Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office were busy all evening and into Monday morning.
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.
UPDATE: Conservation officers find body of missing 11-year-old in East Fork of the White River
COLUMBUS, Ind. - UPDATE (Thursday morning): Indiana Conservation Officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources have recovered the body of the 11-year-old girl who went missing in the East Fork of the White River in Columbus on Monday evening.
INDOT bridge deck project on North US 31 in Columbus starts Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) contractor E&B Paving, Inc., is scheduled to begin a bridge deck overlay project on U.S. 31 between Lowell Road and Commerce Drive on or after Monday, April 6.
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.
'Pets on the Trail' Walkathon is set for April 26
FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin Parks and Recreation presents "Pets on the Trail," an inclusive walkathon on Sunday, April 26, at 1 p.m. All people and pets of any size are welcome.
