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Event cancellations and closings updated here

Snow is in the air tonight. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a winter storm warning for our area, forecasting 4 to 7 inches of snow.

This would be the first significant snow of the season so far. The winter storm warning goes into effect at midnight and lasts through 7 a.m. Sunday morning.

Most of the state should see some snow, with the heaviest band falling between Lafayette and Seymour.

Keep listening to our White River Broadcasting stations for any weather related closings and delays. Or you check our our website closings list here.

Winter weather is on its way: 4 to 7 inches of snow forecast

Snow is in the air tonight. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a winter storm warning for our area, forecasting 4 to 7 inches of snow.

This would be the first significant snow of the season so far. The winter storm warning goes into effect at midnight and lasts through 7 a.m. Sunday morning.

Most of the state should see some snow, with the heaviest band falling between Lafayette and Seymour.

Keep listening to our White River Broadcasting stations for any weather related closings and delays. Or you check our our website closings list here.

Future of neighborhood near foundry site to be discussed Monday

The future of the neighborhood surrounding the former Golden Casting Foundry site will be discussed Monday night. The City of Columbus – Bartholomew County Planning Department will present the plan during an event at the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. Administration Building. City officials say that a presentation will be made at 6 p.m. with an open house to follow.

Jeff Bergman, director of planning, says that this plan has been in the making for some time. He says that the foundry’s closing and the unique zoning for that area has led to some challenges and opportunities for the area.

All city residents, especially those who live in the area, are encouraged to attend.

Police searching for suspect near Freetown

Indiana State Police are asking those in Jackson County to be on the lookout. Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, department spokesman, says that troopers are assisting with a burglary investigation on State Road 58 near Freetown. Wheeles says that one person was taken into custody at the scene, while another remains at large. If you see anyone suspicious in the Freetown area, you should call police. Wheeles adds that there is no reason to believe that the public is any danger.

We will update this story as more information becomes available.

Mead Village area in the dark after tree takes out power lines

Duke Energy is reporting an outage impacting 286 customers in the Mead Village area of Columbus. A utility spokesman says that a tree has fallen through the lines and broke a pole as well. Officials say that a vegetation crews is on site clearing the debris and crews are working to replace the pole and string wire. No estimated time of restoration has been set.

Customers who are without power should call 1-800-343-3525 and report it.