CPD arrests shoplifting suspect after pursuit
Columbus police officers arrested a shoplifting suspect after he led officers on a vehicle pursuit on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 5:15 p.m., CPD officers were sent to Walmart, 735 Whitfield Drive, in regards to a shoplifting suspect leaving the store parking lot.
Hope prepares return of Groundhog Day tradition
HOPE — After a year’s absence, the annual Groundhog Day celebration will return to the Hope Town Square next week.
Mission for Afghan refugees concluding at Camp Atterbury
By Ryan Trares | Daily Journal
For The Republic
CAMP ATTERBURY -- In vivid color, symbolic imagery and concentric circles, the experiences of nearly 60 Afghan...
County to add COVID-19 testing site
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A contract between county government and a Covington, Kentucky company will result in free COVID-19 tests becoming available in the months...
Lauer, Walker talk about pending legislation at virtual Third House
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Two state lawmakers representing Columbus discussed proposed legislation on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for private employers, changes to Indiana’s gun laws and...
Special prosecutor declines to file charges in CPD time card investigation
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- A special prosecutor investigating misconduct allegations at the Columbus Police Department has declined to file criminal charges against 17 police officers...
CPD warns public about fraud cases involving fake jail scenarios
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Detectives from the Columbus Police Department are currently investigating fraud cases where the victim is urged to send a large sum...
Police arrest shoplifting suspect after pursuit
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Columbus police officers arrested a shoplifting suspect after he led officers on a vehicle pursuit on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 5:15...
City releases draft of new bike-pedestrian plan
Adraft update to the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is now available on the city’s website.
Legislators consider free speech bill
INDIANAPOLIS—Three Indiana state representatives have presented a bill that aims to deepen the role of free speech on public college campuses.
