Mayor: Expect continued restrictions even after reopening
Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop released a video update to the community yesterday through the Bartholomew County COVID-19 Task Force, to
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North Vernon man arrested after short standoff
A domestic dispute in North Vernon ended with a police standoff after a suspect allegedly threatened to kill officers who
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Authorities searching for Commiskey man wanted in Ohio murder
Indiana State Police and other agencies are looking for a Commiskey man accused of murder in Ohio. State police said
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Coronavirus roundup for April 22nd: 661 Indiana deaths due to COVID-19; $600 unemployment bonus to start in state
As of Wednesday afternoon, Indiana now has 12,538 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 being reported, an increase of 394 cases
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Firefighters confronted by supportive graffiti at stations
Columbus firefighters are enjoying some encouraging graffiti on their station windows. According to the fire department, the writing with phrases
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BCSC graduations going virtual for 2020
Graduation ceremonies for Bartholomew Consolidated School seniors will be going virtual. Dr. Jim Roberts, superintendent for the school district, updated
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Loan applications available today for Columbus small businesses
Columbus small businesses will be able to start applying today for a city loan program to help make it through
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50th Earth Day to be celebrated in social media
The 50th anniversary of Earth Day is Wednesday and local officials are suggesting you get creative, and get social to
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Coronavirus roundup for April 21st: Statewide cases now tops 12k
Indiana now has 12,097 total cases of COVID-19 being reported, an increase of 411 cases since Monday’s total, and has
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Two arrested after 90 mph police chase and crash
Two Columbus residents were arrested Monday after the driver of an SUV led police on a chase at speeds of
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