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COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) has announced the official certification of Deputy Robert Cooper and his K-9 partner, Hondo.

INDIANAPOLIS - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is forecasting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across south-central Indiana on Thursday evening, July 9, into early Friday morning, July 10.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - At a sentencing hearing on July 1, Judge James Worton of the Bartholomew County Superior Court 1 ordered Joshua McKinsey, of Columbus, to serve seven years in the Indiana Department of Correction. He had pleaded guilty on June 1.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) announced on Tuesday that for the next two weeks, police officers and local first responders will be at Columbus North High School conducting "active shooter" training.

EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Town of Edinburgh recently passed Ordinance 2026-6 and the corresponding Fee Schedule for Utility Task Vehicles (UTV). The ordinance will be valid as of July 17.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says that hunters can now apply for reserved hunts online. The reserved hunts include private and public land hunts.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - It won't be long now. The 2026 Johnson County 4-H and Agricultural Fair is set for July 19-25 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in  Franklin.

WHITELAND, Ind. - The Town of Whiteland has announced that the Whiteland Road/Bob Glidden roundabout will be partially opened on Monday, July 6, weather permitting.