Flood Watch issued for local counties

More from Bartholomew County News

• Columbus Police investigate alleged self-defense shooting

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting death that took place at a Columbus residence early Monday morning, June 22.

• Weather closes one road; several highways have high water

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - In the aftermath of the recent storms, Bartholomew County Emergency Management (BCEM) reported several roads with high water on Monday morning.

• State Police targeted Bartholomew County drivers Friday night; 29 tickets issued, 7 arrests made

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - A squad of Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers targeted Bartholomew County to focus on safe operation of motor vehicles and criminal interdiction on area roadways on Friday evening, June 19.

• Local area is under 'Moderate' threat for heavy rain Sunday evening, Monday morning

  SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has announced that south-central Indiana is included in the area that has potential for severe weather from late Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. An NWS Flood Watch has also been issued for the region.

• CPD Sgt. Stevens wins District 9 School Resource Officer of year award

  COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department (CPD) has announced that Sgt. Eric Stevens was recently named the Indiana School Resource Officers Association (INSROA) Region 9 School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.