Redistricting revenge ads begin for primary, Walker targeted
The first wave of broadcast and digital advertising attacks have landed against Republican state senators who voted against the Indiana congressional redistricting.
City approves subdivision improvement agreement for portion of Sutter Place
Construction on a 273-lot subdivision along County Road 200W that will include comparatively more affordable starter-homes is steadily moving along.
Food truck festival to expand downtown this year
The Downtown Columbus Food Truck Festival is returning this year after proving popular over a four-month period in 2025, this time with more featured dates and an expanded operating time.
Smith Elementary’s VEX IQ robotics team heading to world championship
A BCSC elementary robotics team over the weekend was crowned state champion in its division, earning a spot in world championship competition in April.
Defunding libraries?: Bill language added with no public hearing has requirements with dire consequences
Bartholomew County Public Library officials are expressing concern about a new state law they say imposes unique budget restrictions on public libraries that could open the door for local governments to dramatically cut — or even eliminate — their funding.
Northside students get first look at renovated wing
Northside Middle School eighth-grade students who had been waiting for months to see what had become of their wing during the Envision 2030 renovations were at the grand reveal Friday, and they weren’t disappointed.
City moves forward with housing project
City officials are moving forward plans for what will be a 17-unit affordable housing project located on the southwest corner of 14th Street and Hutchins Avenue.
Court dates set in Cottage Avenue shooting case
A Columbus teen accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend in the chest is set to go to trial in August.
City finalizes purchase of new bus for transit department, new loop system starts soon
The city is moving forward with the purchase of a new bus that will eventually be added to the transit department’s fleet as it nears a route refresh in a couple of weeks.
City purchases software needed for emergency sirens
City officials on Tuesday approved a quote to purchase software used to automatically activate outdoor warning sirens after notifications are issued by the National Weather Service.
