Two teens arrested at local hotel on drug, gun charges
Christmas food drive collecting items for Love Chapel today
Local businesses have partnered to organize a food drive for those in need.
Coffee shop seeks more time in deciding on downtown lease
‘We feel somewhat defeated’: CRH says health care access ‘at risk’ amid hospitalization surge
Columbus Regional Hospital is at its most overwhelmed point of the pandemic so far as officials struggle to handle a flood of patients amid the worst coronavirus wave in a year, which they say has “severely put at risk” their ability to care for patients.
Tuttle denied bail reduction
A local man accused of Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent in the death of his 8-year-old son will remain behind bars.
Former DCS worker accused of official misconduct
A former family case manager for Indiana’s child-welfare agency faces numerous charges, including official misconduct and falsifying records involving child abuse or neglect.
Salvation Army kettles 67K behind goal
The nonprofit Columbus Salvation Army, which operates a sizable food pantry and helps with other needs such as utilities, is $67,000 behind in its Christmas Red Kettle Campaign.
Taylor Road expected to open today
A stretch of Taylor Road that has been closed for reconstruction is likely to reopen today.
Judge seeks additional funding for public defenders
There are not enough public defenders to cover adult and juvenile courts, a judge told the Bartholomew County Council on Tuesday.
East food distribution planned for today
The Columbus East Food Pantry will have a community food distribution from 4:30 to 6:30 today for drive-up distribution of pre-bagged collections of food, with enough for approximately 220 families.
