2009
A criminal investigation was launched to find who started the Sept. 19 fire that caused $3 million in damage to the Little Nashville Opry after federal investigators ruled the blaze was arson.
1994
In recognition of consistent increases in enrollment, courses and special program offerings, the name of IUPUI Columbus was changed to Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, IUPUC.
1969
Permits issued in August for building improvements in Columbus totaled an estimated $308,213, the second lowest monthly total of the year.
