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Teen charged as adult in Columbus shooting death

Police, fire and courts

A teenager faces an adult charge in the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Columbus after a fight surrounded by cheering juveniles.

Bartholomew County Indiana DeskSep 20, 2026

News · Indiana

Columbus Woman Accused in Fires at Two Homes and a Truck

Around town

A Columbus woman is accused of setting fire to two homes and a truck within hours of one another.

Bartholomew County Indiana DeskSep 13, 2026