The Indiana Department of Transportation says that E&B Paving, Inc. will make a traffic switch on southbound I-65 between Columbus and Seymour. The switch is scheduled to take place near near the 61 mile marker Thursday night, weather permitting. INDOT says that southbound traffic will be moved to the northbound side of I-65 beginning near the 61 mile marker and will return to the southbound side near mile marker 58.5.

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

A Louisville man is facing murder charges in the death of a North Vernon man. The Jennings County Sheriff’s Department says that at around 7 p.m. Monday, deputies and Jennings County EMS were called to a home on Squire Lakes Boulevard in reference to a man being shot. Upon arrival, deputies found 23-year-old Donavon Booker, who had been shot in the upper torso. First aid was administered and Booker was transported to St. Vincent/Jennings Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators and crime scene technicians from the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police labored throughout the night. Investigators worked with authorities from the Louisville Metro Police Department to positively identify and find those believed to be involved.

Jennings County authorities say that at approximately 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Louisville Metro Police, acting on information provided by the Sheriff’s Office and ISP, conducted a search warrant at an address in Louisville. The search warrant resulted in the detention of three people, including the alleged shooter, 30-year-old Stephon Moore. He has been charged with one count of Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder for his alleged involvement. Moore is currently being held in a Louisville awaiting extradition to Jennings County.

Police say a fourth person is currently being sought for questioning.

Columbus-based Cummins announced Tuesday that it is adding to its additive manufacturing capabilities by investing in a new, high-precision 3D metal printing technology called binder jet.

Binder jetting is described as a technology where a print head moves across a bed of powder and selectively deposits a liquid binding agent in the shape of the section, bonding these areas together to form a solid part one layer at a time. Officials say the technology can print 60 to 100 times faster than laser-based printing processes.

“By investing in 3D metal additive technologies from GE Additive, we are investing in Cummins and our customers,” said Tim Millwood, Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Cummins Inc. “This technology has the potential to provide our customers with a quicker, lower-cost production method that ultimately uses less energy, which means we can better serve our customers and reduce our environmental impact.”

Poshard Drive at the Columbus Municipal Airport will see an  extension of about 750 feet under a proposal approved by the city’s redevelopment commission.

Airport Director Bryan Payne told the commission last fall that the street would have to be extended from Vickers Drive to encourage development at the airport property. The school district is planning a soccer complex in that area, and the street expansion would allow the complex to sit back from Vickers Drive and allow more business development at the airport, said Payne.

Budgeted for just over $416,000, the project is being paid for out of the airport’s revenues of the tax increment financing district at the airport..

Payne says bids on the project are expected within one month. The project itself is expected to take approximately three months. The ultimate goal, says Payne is to connect Poshard Drive with River Road, creating a new main entrance into the air park.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the resolution at its meeting on Monday

A number of area organizations have benefited from over $60,000 in grants from Honda Manufacturing of Indiana in Greensburg. The company recently announced that it has 10 grants to nonprofit organizations totaling $60,500.

Those organizations receiving grants include:

– Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library received a grant for its 2019 Summer Reading Program.

– College Mentors for Kids Inc. (Mentor program at Indiana University, Franklin College and Hanover College);

– Girls Incorporated Of Shelbyville/Shelby County: Girls Inc. Operation SMART Field Day

– National Inventors Hall of Fame: Camp Invention STEM programs at North Decatur Elementary School

HMIN officials say the company supports programs and organizations in the areas of education, environment, inclusion, diversity, health and safety.

A big event coming up Saturday for Ducks Unlimited, an area wetlands and waterfowl conservation group. Jimmy Weddle, an organizer for the group’s annual dinner, explains the mission of Ducks Unlimited.

Weddle explains along with a catered meal and drinks, there will be raffles for gear and items from area businesses.

Saturday night’s event is being held inside the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds Family & Arts Building from 5 p.m. to 9.p.m. Tickets are $40 for an individual, $60 for a couple and $15 for those under age 18. Weddle says that ticket price includes the catered meal, drinks and the cost of your annual membership to their organization.

You can purchase tickets through midnight Friday at ducks.org/indiana.

The Bartholomew County Democratic Party will be hosting a party to live stream the announcement of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg running for President of the United States.

The event will be held Sunday, April 14th at party headquarters, located at 1417 Chestnut Street. Doors open at 1 p.m. The announcement is expected to be live streamed at 1:45 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.

Former Bartholomew County Deputy Prosecutor Adam Norman has been named deputy director of the state’s Child Support Bureau. In this position, Norman is tasked with ensuring the state meets all federal and state requirements related to child support services.

“Adam brings a wealth of well-rounded knowledge to his new role,” DCS director Terry Stigdon said. “I know he will serve as an ambassador for Indiana’s child support program.”

Stigdon says that Norman will provide subject matter expertise during the transition to INvest, the state’s upgraded child support records and payments system. He adds that Norman will also continue the division’s work to make sure child support services effectively reach those across the state who need it most.

“I am excited to continue working for the families of Indiana in a new and broader capacity,” said Norman, who has served as assistant deputy director. “I have held a variety of roles in child support, both at the county and state level, and this position was a natural next step for me to continue expanding the great work of our Indiana child support team.”

The Columbus Park Foundation has announced it recently elected Jordan Hilber as its newest member to serve on its Board of Directors. Hilber, a senior financial analyst at Cummins Inc, is a Columbus native, and a co-founders of the Columbus Craft Beerfest Company.

“The Columbus Park Foundation is made up of a very dedicated group of directors and we are pleased to welcome our newest member. Jordan comes to the table with a wide array of talents and fundraising expertise which will be invaluable to our board,” said Board President Chip Orben. “Throughout the year our volunteer board members diligently work and support the mission of the Columbus Park Foundation, which is to maintain and enrich the vitality of the Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation and its facilities,” said Orben.

The Columbus Park Foundation’s stated mission is to aid and encourage the Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation in the acquisition, conservation and development of lands for parks and recreation purposes, among other goals.

One person was hospitalized after he and a passenger allegedly fled from a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in Columbus. Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman, says that at approximately 4:30 p.m., an officer tried to stop a vehicle near Sixth Street and McKinnley Avenue. Authorities say the vehicle refused to pull over and tried to escape the officer.

Harris says the suspect sped west on Seventh Street when it sideswiped a vehicle traveling east on Seventh near Central Middle School. The suspect’s vehicle traveled into a nearby yard and flipped over before coming to a stop in the 700 block of Pearl Street. Police say a female passenger fled on foot, but was apprehended a short time later by the CPD K-9 Division.

The driver was transported to Columbus Regional Health for undisclosed injuries. Authorities note that the driver of the eastbound vehicle was not injured.

Lt. Harris notes that Indiana State Police and the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department are assisting in this ongoing investigation.

Police say that additional details, including the identity of the two suspects, will be released in the near future.