City Council gives initial approval for new LIT funding
Columbus City Council has given its initial approval to spending money from last year’s local option income tax increase that
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Council candidates consider capital spending plan
We asked the candidates in Bartholomew County Council District 1 and 2 in the upcoming Republican primary about county commissioners
Read moreCity officials ponder use of property at Second and Lafayette
Columbus officials continue to ponder the best use of just over 10 acres at Second Street and Lafayette Avenue. Heather
Read moreLocal Ivy Tech student wins competition
A student from the Ivy Tech Community College Columbus campus has won a statewide Shark Tank style competition to design
Read moreI-65 lane closures to begin this week between Columbus and Seymour
Drivers on I-65 through Bartholomew and Jackson counties should be aware of scheduled overnight lane closures this week. The Indiana
Read moreVirginia Street garage destroyed by fire
A garage in the 3400 block of Virginia Street was destroyed in a weekend fire. Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for
Read moreColumbus residents arrested after traffic stop
Two Columbus residents were arrested on drug charges over the weekend after a traffic stop. Judy Jackson, spokeswoman for the
Read moreColumbus man arrested after jumping from SUV
A local man was arrested on several charges after he allegedly jumped from a moving vehicle in an effort to
Read moreWanted North Vernon woman found in attic
A wanted North Vernon woman was found hiding in the attic of her home last week. North Vernon police are
Read moreCouncil candidates weigh in on income tax hike
The Bartholomew County Council has four members elected by geographic district who are up for election this year. This week,
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