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COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus City Council passed the first reading of the 2027 City Budget during its regular meeting at Columbus City Hall on Tuesday, September 15. The measure was approved in a 7–1 roll-call vote, advancing the financial framework for the upcoming fiscal year.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - On September 17, Columbus Police Department (CPD) Lieutenant Alyson Eichel graduated from the 299th FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Fewer than 1% of officers have the opportunity to attend the program.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has issued nearly 400 traffic citations since the beginning of September as part of its ongoing "Operation Safe Driving" enforcement initiative.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsey Holden has formally charged Tyshawn Bryant, 17, with one count of Murder related to the recent investigation into events that took place on September 11 in the 3200 block of Country Brook Street North.

FRANKLIN, Ind. — Downtown Franklin is preparing for a busy autumn lineup featuring major community festivals, cultural events, and a statewide conference.

WHITELAND, Ind. — The Whiteland Town Council recently paused action on a proposed ordinance regulating golf carts and utility task vehicles (UTVs) on municipal streets.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. - The Johnson County Highway Department will be performing maintenance on a couple of roads beginning on or after Tuesday, September 22, and continuing into October, weather permitting.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. - Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation Superintendent Dr. Timothy Edsel answered questions from Rob West of KORN Country 100.3 concerning the 2026 Referendum Renewal that will appear on the November ballot.