Drug trafficking suspect sentenced to 27 years in federal prison
INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge has sentenced a former Columbus resident who authorities say had ties to the Sinaloa Cartel to 27 years in federal prison.
City approves minor changes to three police policies
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved updates to three Columbus Police Department general orders having to do with the organization of the department, officers’ uniforms, and their response to critical incidents.
Officials transfer two buses to animal care services, public works
The city’s transit department has transferred a couple of cutaway buses they’re no longer using to two other city departments.
Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office bids for new patrol vehicles
The shortage of patrol vehicles that has plagued Columbus and Bartholomew County law enforcement for most of this decade is dissipating.
New playgrounds for rural parks moving forward
Although inflation made it long overdue, contracts have been awarded to install or replace playgrounds in two rural parks in Bartholomew County.
City officials extend lease with the provider that manages the Columbus Child Care Center
City officials on Monday extended the lease with the provider that manages the Columbus Child Care Center.
Teddy Bear Love Fund wraps up year with over 7,000 plush toys donated this...
The Teddy Bear Love Fund recently held a stuffing party in Edinburgh where community members stuffed dozens of plush toys to donate to hospitals across the state.
City Council members sign-off on an additional appropriation to pay for the city’s share...
Columbus City Council members signed-off on an additional appropriation to pay for the city’s share of the Bartholomew County Emergency Operations Center.
‘We’re at a crossroads’: Unprecedented demand for food leads to $200,000 shortfall at Love...
Love Chapel is on track for a record shortfall this year due to an unprecedented rise in demand for help with groceries in Bartholomew County, prompting the organization to search for new solutions as it confronts what officials described as a “crossroads.”
Federal funding going to housing issues
City officials have finalized funding and accompanying agreements for nearly $2 million-worth of homelessness and affordable housing initiatives.
