Jennings County News

PARIS CROSSING, Ind. - UPDATE: Sept. 21 at 12:48 p.m.: The Silver Alert on Lisa Bedel has been canceled. According to the Jennings County Sheriff's Office, Lisa Bedel has been located safely.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon Street Department has presented a targeted downtown maintenance plan to address safety concerns and tree care across key commercial corridors.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The City of North Vernon has renewed its commitment to school safety by approving an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police (NVPD) and Fire Departments responded to the North Vernon City Park regarding a reported fire on Monday, September 14.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD), assisted by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of Stockwell Street on Wednesday, September 9, just after 1:30 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus and race organizers are making last-minute preparations for the 2026 Mill Race Marathon on Saturday, September 26. The 5K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon races all start at 7:30 a.m.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon City Council has formally approved Ordinance 131-2026, establishing a comprehensive unpaid parental leave policy for municipal employees.

SEYMOUR, Ind. - The Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour presents its annual “Take A Kid Fishing Day” on Saturday, September 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's free fishing and more for the entire family, hosted by the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society friends group in conjunction with Indiana’s Fall Free Fishing Day.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. — The North Vernon City Council has passed Ordinance 1032-2026, which officially establishes the city's Historic Preservation Commission.

GREENSBURG, Ind. - Four men have been apprehended following a multi-agency sting operation into underage sex in Greensburg.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is looking for dedicated, qualified individuals to serve fellow Hoosiers this winter. Several statewide locations will host winter seasonal hiring events in September and October.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - This year's Our Hospice Concert returned to the Bartholomew County Public Library on Saturday, September 5, for an afternoon of music benefiting Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Community partners, raffle participants, sponsors, benefactors, and attendees raised over $110,000 for Our Hospice patients and their loved ones.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The City of North Vernon congratulates North Vernon Airport intern Seth Burton for recently earning his private pilot license.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - The Jennings County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) received information on Wednesday, September 2, that Jacob Layton, 29, of North Vernon, was threatening JCSO deputies.

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis announced on Wednesday that the "Heat Advisory" will continue for south-central Indiana until Friday, September 4, at 8 p.m.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has announced a road closure on State Road 7 in Jefferson County.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. - After an investigation, the North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) released more information on Tuesday, September 1, following the bomb threat on Monday afternoon, August 31, near the intersection of State Road 7 and US 50.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The 40th Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Concert is this Saturday, September 5, at the Bartholomew County Public Library Plaza, from 4 to 8 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - WTIU is hosting a FREE one-time local showing of the documentary, "TIMELESS," about long-time Indiana University announcer Don Fischer, on Wednesday, September 2, at 6 p.m., at YES Cinema, 328 Jackson Street, in downtown Columbus.

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) says a former deputy was taken into custody Monday, August 31, on charges related to improperly accessing license plate reader (Flock) data.