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JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind. - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning that occurred Thursday evening at Crosley Lake, south of Vernon in Jennings County.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic (CIP) is still needing volunteers to assist at the 26th annual Salute! Concert this Friday night, May 22, at the Columbus Airport, to kick off the Memorial Day holiday weekend. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) says a Flood Warning is in effect for Bartholomew and Jennings Counties on Saturday morning, May 16, until noon.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - United Way of Bartholomew County will debut a new community event this summer, inviting residents to race cardboard boats, enjoy family-friendly activities, and fund a great cause. The inaugural Columbus Riverfest featuring "Ya Gotta Regatta" is on July 31 at Mill Race Park.

GREENWOOD, Ind. -  The 500 Festival named Hailey Ready of Greenwood as the 2026 500 Festival Queen Scholar. The announcement was made during the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by CHA, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will temporarily close West Jefferson Street at U.S. 31 on or after Monday, May 18, to complete additional storm drain installation work as part of the current U.S. 31 corridor improvement project.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has announced that it is now accepting entries for the "Color the County Mural Program." 

TRAFALGAR, Ind. - The 500 Festival is bringing the fun and excitement of a 500 Festival running event to Indian Creek Elementary School with a Mobile Run as part of the 500 Festival KidsFit Program, this Wednesday, May 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the school, 1002 S. Indian Creek Drive, in Trafalgar.