Toyota-affiliated companies agree to $299.5 million settlement
SAN FRANCISCO — Toyota Material Handling and other Toyota-affiliated companies have agreed to a proposed $299.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit over allegations of emissions cheating in several forklift engines, according to federal court filings.
Turning Point hosts Not-So Family Feud Thursday night
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services’ Not-So Family Feud didn’t hold back with the hard questions Thursday night. Even the first question proved to be a tricky one.
City approves engineering contract related to Haw Creek Floodplain
City officials Tuesday approved an updated on-call services agreement with an Indianapolis-based engineering firm which helps the city regulate the floodplain along Haw Creek.
Hackman elected as new AIC board president
Barbara Hackman is the new president of the Association of Indiana Counties Board of Directors.
City finalizes contract for 25th Street and Marr Road improvements
City officials Tuesday finalized a contract with a North Vernon-based contractor for work that will involve intersection improvements at 25th Street and Marr Road in Columbus.
Shreve, Houchin vote to reopen government
U.S. House members representing parts of Bartholomew County voted Wednesday night in favor of legislation to reopen the government and end the longest shutdown in history.
National organization Docomomo US recognizes Columbus architectural firm’s restoration work
For their exceptional restoration of First Christian Church’s clock tower, Columbus architectural firm Louis Joyner Architect was honored with a Citation of Merit in the Civic/Institutional category at the 2025 Modernism in America Awards, according to a press release.
Sentencing hearings rescheduled for two participants of 2023 kidnapping, assault and robbery
The sentencing hearings of two involved in a 2023 kidnapping and severe assault of a Columbus man have both been rescheduled to February, according to court records.
Event to preview 2026 legislative session
The executive director from a nonpartisan, grassroots organization will be in Columbus next week to talk about the last state legislative session and preview what’s to come during the 2026 session.
Ivy Tech to host free session about paying for college
Ivy Tech next week is offering a free session for those seeking information and resources about how to navigate the financial side of higher education.
















