Judge Jim Worton jams with The Vanguards
When the honorable Judge Jim Worton is not commanding the courtroom during the day, he switches out his official robes and dons the attire of his secondary calling — rock musician.
Walker opposes amendment to shorten early voting
Sen. Greg Walker, R-Columbus, voted against language slipped into bill that would nearly cut in half the time that Hoosiers have to vote, including during the upcoming primary.
Lawmakers advance constitutional amendment to ballot
State lawmakers representing parts of Bartholomew County voted to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow judges to deny bail to defendants deemed a “substantial risk” to other people or the community.
City seeks proposals on new animal care shelter
The city on Tuesday issued a request for proposals and qualifications (RFPQ) for a much-needed new facility for Columbus Animal Care Services.
Olive Garden sets March opening date
The new Olive Garden in Columbus is expected to be open and ready to serve guests in just under two weeks.
City signs off on upcoming street projects
The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety finalized an agreement with the contractor selected for a city paving project using matching state funds.
New ideas: Students in IU’s J. Irwin Miller Architecture program envision a future use...
Students in IU’s J. Irwin Miller Architecture program devised ideas meant to spark conversation for what may become of the Irwin Block site at Fifth and Franklin streets, informed by Columbus Downtown 2030, the city’s new strategic plan for downtown.
County’s remaining American Rescue Plan money going to ongoing project to install fiber optic...
Bartholomew County has just $4 million in federal funds left from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which will go towards the ongoing project to install fiber optic internet across the county as long as the endeavor is finished by the end of this year.
An expanding local economy: It’s a ‘wonderful uptick’ in manufacturing, but economic swings possible
Bartholomew County’s economy expanded in 2024 at its fastest rate in three years, outpacing statewide and nationwide growth as manufacturing output reached its highest level in roughly a decade, according to new federal data.
Local lawmakers vote for immigration crackdown bill
State lawmakers representing parts of Bartholomew County voted in favor of a bill that would mandate local cooperation with federal immigration crackdowns, brushing aside criticism that the measure would misdirect police resources and was un-Christian.
