Traffic restrictions on Highway 11 are set to begin next week in Seymour. An excavation and repair to a walking path is set to begin on Monday, Sept. 9th.

The Seymour Department of Public Works says that Hwy 11 from Stevens Drive to County Road 200 North will have daily lane restrictions from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday Sept. 13th. The restriction will reduce travel to a single lane, with flaggers to allow both north and south lanes to pass in the north bound lane.

If you are looking for more traffic information, download the WAZE app for your smartphone and join the WCSI Traffic team powered by Crew Car Wash. You can find updated traffic information on our website, on-air and on the app.

Columbus Police arrested a local man for purse-snatching.

At approximately 7:55 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the reported theft at McDonalds, in the 1800 block of North National Road. When they arrived, they spoke with witnesses who stated that the suspect, 31-year-old Torrie L. Bryant, of Columbus, ran out of the restaurant with a customer’s purse. Three witnesses chased after Bryant, but they lost sight of him a short time later.

Officers later located Bryant at a home in the 3000 block of 15th Street and arrested. He was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail with a 48 hour hold on a preliminary charge of Theft.

The incident remains under investigation.

The Bartholomew County Veterans Court is preparing for recertification. The court is designed to help veterans in the criminal justice system dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. Brad Barnes, with Bartholomew County Court Services, talks about those who have taken part in the court.

Barnes talks about those who are eligible for the program.

Judge Jim Worton explains that the program is very intensive.

Worton explains that the Veterans Court is preparing for another graduating class.

Worton adds that they are always looking for veterans to serve as mentors for those in the program.

If you are a veteran and would like to help, call call Brad Barnes at 812-565-5877.

Columbus Police arrested a local man early Wednesday morning after a short vehicle pursuit.

At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers observed a vehicle near Seventh and Chestnut streets that was stopped in the street. A short time later, the driver of the truck, 23-year-old Adam W. Reinbold, began driving on Seventh Street at a high rate of speed. Officers say they pursued Reinbold as he disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of Seventh and California streets and continued driving east.

Reinbold eventually pulled his truck over near Seventh Street and Werner Avenue and exited the vehicle. While officers were conducting a high risk traffic stop, Reinbold repeatedly put his hands in his pants pockets and the officers utilized a Taser to incapacitate him.

Reinbold is facing preliminary charges of Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Resisting Law Enforcement and Criminal Mischief.

An Elizabethtown man was seriously hurt in a Tuesday evening crash.

Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the area of E 100 S/National Road at about 5:40 p.m. Investigators say that 56-year-old Lloyd Cooper was piloting his motorcycle when he rear-ended a car driven by 27-year-old Cherokee Joe Heath, of North Vernon. Authorities say that Heath’s vehicle was stopped in traffic at the time of the collision. Cooper was ejected from his motorcycle and sent to a trauma center in Indianapolis.

Heath, who had an outstanding Jennings County warrant, was arrested and transported to the Jennings County Jail.

Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers has announced two staff promotions.

Appointed Sergeant Justin Arnholt has been promoted to the rank of Merit Sergeant.

Deputy Andrew Dougan has been promoted to the rank of Appointed Sergeant.

“These deputies have the experience they need for their new positions and I am pleased that they have accepted the opportunity to expand their leadership skills,” said Sheriff Myers.

The Columbus Engineering Department wants you to be aware of of traffic interruptions beginning Thursday morning.

Beginning at 5:30 a.m., the far left/southern most lane of Third Street will be closed as Columbus City Utilities continues to work on the water main break. In addition, the far right/northern most lane of State Street will also be closed.

You are urged to find alternate routes as delays are expected, especially along State Street.

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A drunk man who allegedly took a swing at a police officer was arrested at the Ninth Street Park in Columbus Tuesday evening.

Officers were called after a 20-year-old woman was found unconscious on a park bench at about 6 p.m. Tuesday. Paramedics and police revived the woman and determined that 24-year-old Brett M. Hamm provided the alcohol that she drank. Hamm was handcuffed and put into a patrol car, but he found a way to get his hands from behind his back.

As officers tried to secure the handcuffs again, he allegedly punched a Columbus officer in the face. The officer was uninjured.

Hamm is facing charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, furnishing alcohol to a minor with serious bodily injury, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

A Columbus couple is warning the public about the dangers mold can cause for your pet.

Bruce and Mitzi Quinn, who live in downtown Columbus, say that their dog Bella was poisoned after eating moldy rye bread. Bruce Quinn says that a neighbor was feeding the bread to the birds and Bella found it in the backyard.

Quinn said that soon after eating the moldy bread, Bella began having violent seizures.

Quinn said that he worries the exposure has caused permanent harm to his pet.

The Quinns are asking that people not feed bread to the birds, especially not rye bread. The particular toxin their dog encountered is called ergot and it only grows on moldy rye bread.

Local veterinarians say that mold carries mycotoxins and depending on the variety, it can be dangerous to your pets. While they stress that that there is no sign of a surge in such poisonings locally, they also say you need to be careful.

Dr. Brooke Case with Athens Animal Clinic explains that many molds can cause illnesses in dog.

Case explains that signs of a poisoning usually start with vomiting.

Case explains that dogs frequently explore things by putting it in their mouth and they rely on us to look out for them.

Dr. Daniel Vermillion with Columbus Animal Hospital said he saw similar illnesses when he worked with large animals who had eaten moldy hay. While he also said he is not seeing an increase in such mold-poisoning cases locally, Vermillion said this level of poisoning from mycotoxins sounds unusual.

if your pet is acting as if they have been poisoned you can call the pet poison hotline. Although, you do need to have an idea of what your pet may have ingested.

The ASPCA pet poison hotline is (888) 426-4435 and you should also call your family veterinarian.

Vermillion offers some more tips if you have a dog that is vomiting.

Bartholomew County residents have an opportunity to check their cholesterol levels in the coming week.

The Bartholomew County Health Department will offer A1C and Cholesterol screening, by appointment only, on the morning of September 10th, at 2675 Foxpointe Drive, Suite B.

Cost is $10 for the A1C screening and $15 for the Cholesterol screening. Cash, debit, or credit card will be accepted. If a card is used there is an additional transaction fee.

Participants must fast 12 hours prior to the Cholesterol screening. Fasting is not required for the A1C. Participants may schedule for both screenings.

For complete details and to schedule an appointment, please call 379-1555, Option 1, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.