BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - Bartholomew County is under slight risk (2/5) for severe weather on Sunday, March 22.
The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms returns Sunday afternoon and evening. Summer-like warmth and humidity will be in place, which may help fuel storms capable of producing strong winds and especially large hail.
This remains a conditional threat and will be closely monitored by the National Weather Service.
Potential Hazards could include:
Saturday morning fire halts traffic on US 31 at CR 900N
EDINBURGH, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) closed the southbound lanes of US 31 at W. County Road 900N at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, because of a structure fire.
Portion of C.R. 325W closed Monday
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has announced that County Road 325W, between Lowell Road and Carlos Folgers Drive, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for centerline striping.
Columbus riverfront dam removal underway; ribbon-cutting moves to spring 2027
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Work to remove the low-head dam along the riverfront in downtown Columbus is officially underway following the release of frozen federal funds.
Bartholomew County receives 'Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force' award
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Bartholomew County was honored at the annual Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) conference on Wednesday, September 23, with the 2026 Local Government Corporation Award for its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
Columbus Redevelopment Commission approves $3M match for Crump Center
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Redevelopment Commission has unanimously passed Resolution 19-2026 to commit $3 million toward the restoration and reopening of the historic Crump Center for the Performing Arts.
