Latest News from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Things are slowly returning to normal after the snowstorm, but a lot of schools in south-central Indiana are still closed or on a two-hour delay for Wednesday.

COLUMBUS, Ind. –The Columbus Police Department (CPD) arrested a local man on several charges following a crash, pursuit, and drunk driving investigation on Monday afternoon, January 26. 

COLUMBUS, Ind.– Following Bartholomew County's Travel Status being downgraded to Orange, Columbus Regional Health resumed normal operations starting at noon on Tuesday, January 27.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - As of 8:20 a.m., Bartholomew County has downgraded its travel status to the "Orange" Watch level based on improving conditions across the county.

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Jacob Hendricks has been announced as the Associate Director of Recreation for the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County recently announced Carissa Long as its next executive director, effective Feb. 9.

FRANKLIN, Ind. - Franklin College recently elected four new members to its board of trustees. They will contribute to the board’s efforts to shape policies, guide strategic priorities, and advance the College’s long-term vision.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Three Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) Deputies, Sgt. Andy Whipker, Sgt. Dustin Newland and K9 Deputy Dylan Prather were heroes to an elderly couple this past weekend during the height of the snowstorm.