Category Archives: Latest News
Proposed inmate rehab center stirs controversy
FRANKLIN, Ind. - A proposed inmate rehabilitation center in Johnson County is stirring up debate. County commissioners want to build the facility at the corner of Drake and Hospital roads in Franklin....
Jan 15, 2016
Vote Columbus for Greatest Midwest Town
COLUMBUS, Ind.- Columbus is one of 12 communities being considered for the Greatest Midwest Town. Midwest Living Magazine lists the history and landmarks of each community. Columbus is noted for its a...
Jan 15, 2016
City of Franklin named Fit-Friendly Worksite
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The city of Franklin is one of 58 Indiana companies and organizations recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association. The recognition is given to organization...
Jan 15, 2016
Columbus Ethnic Expo gets state recognition
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The annual Ethnic Expo has been endorsed as an Indiana Bicentennial Legacy Project. The Indiana Bicentennial Commission endorsed the event, which will be featured on the commission's ...
Jan 15, 2016
IRS scams on the rise in Johnson County
FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens about a spike in IRS phone scams. Officials say they have been receiving an increasing number of reports regarding scammers pos...
Jan 15, 2016
Scammer poses as Columbus City Utilities worker
COLUMBUS, Ind. - City officials are warning residents after multiple reports of someone posing as an employee of Columbus City Utilities. The scammer claims the customer’s water will be turned o...
Jan 14, 2016
Hauser students win state award, competing nationally
Hauser students created app to improve communication. HOPE, IND. - A group of middle school students from Hauser Junior-Senior High School are the Best in State winners in the Verizon Innovative App C...
Jan 14, 2016
Police seek suspect in Greenwood armed robbery
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed the Greenwood Discount Tobacco at 713 Fry Road Dec. 29. Investigators say the man entered the store around ...
Jan 14, 2016
Southwestern Bartholomew Water issues boil advisory
COLUMBUS, Ind. - A boil water advisory is in effect for Southwestern Bartholomew Water customers through 4 p.m. Friday. The advisory follows a water main break on State Road 46 in the Stoney Lonesome ...
Jan 13, 2016
Columbus police see spike in counterfeit money
Police say counterfeit money has been passed a dozen times this year. COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus police say they’re seeing a rise in the number of cases involving counterfeit money. At least 12 f...
Jan 13, 2016
