Columbus’ boil water policy similar to other cities’
Two mid-sized Indiana communities have protocols similar to the approach taken by Columbus City Utilities when issuing a citywide boil-water order.
Steve Poulos, director of...
Multi-vehicle accident in Shelby County results in a fatality
SHELBY COUNTY -- Shelby County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a multi-vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a Shelbyville woman at 10 a.m....
Omission
Columbus North track athlete Damon Hunter Jr. was a regional qualifier in the 100 meters. Due to a Republic error, that fact was inadvertently...
Kids get their feet wet to start new season
It’s the first day of summer, and hundreds of Columbus kids are a little wet behind the ears.
They’re also wet behind the toes, knees...
Drinking water declared safe: Earlier tests showed ‘false positive’ reading; system not contaminated
The city’s water is safe and there was never a risk to public health or safety.
That’s the message Columbus City Utilities was delivering to...
East senior honored after top-3 state finish
Finishing third in the state in the long jump was a big surprise for T.C. O’Neal.
The Columbus East senior was tied for the No....
Ivy Tech offers express enrollment event
Ivy Tech Community College -- Columbus will participate in the Statewide Express Enrollment Day for prospective students.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, students...
Driver arrested on two counts of OWI after his car collides with semi
A local man was arrested after being accused of crashing his vehicle into a semi.
Columbus Police Officers Brandon Decker and Kelly Holley were sent...
County council mulls taxes: Officials reluctant to take advice on increasing revenue
Bold steps that include enacting a new tax, raising existing ones and borrowing $10 million by issuing additional bonds were recommended by financial consultants...
2 arrested after discovery of meth, stolen property
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Two Columbus residents are in jail on multiple charges, including possession of methamphetamine and stolen property, after Indiana State Police troopers...
