COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Police Department will conduct a monthlong safe‑driving blitz throughout September aimed at reducing dangerous driving behaviors and preventing crashes that cause injuries. The police department identified several high‑risk areas through an analysis of past crash data. Increased patrols will focus on speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, disregarding traffic signals and [...]
Crews will ramp up work Tuesday, Sept. 1, on the water main and storm sewer along Second Street between Jackson Street and State Street. The work is scheduled to continue through Tuesday, Sept. 8, and will require periodic road closures and lane restrictions, most of which are scheduled to occur overnight. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, [...]
A heat advisory will be in effect from 2 p.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday across much of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest and west central Indiana. Forecasters say peak heat index values may reach 105 degrees each afternoon, with little relief expected overnight. The combination of hot temperatures and high [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Animal Care Services on Wednesday broke ground on its new shelter, the Wendy H. Elwood Animal Care Services Center, marking a major milestone in the city’s effort to expand and modernize local animal care. The 21,000‑square‑foot facility will be built across the street from the current shelter near the Columbus [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Department of Public Works recognized 10 employees Tuesday during its annual Faithful Service Award ceremony, celebrating a combined 175 years of service to the community. ColumBUS Transit also honored employee Ronald Dykes for five years of service. Mayor Mary Ferdon praised DPW staff as “the unseen workers who keep [...]
INDIANAPOLIS - Aug. 22, 2026 - Columbus Mayor Mary Ferdon has been honored by the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA) Indiana Chapter for her leadership in making Columbus a welcoming, inclusive and resilient community. Mayor Ferdon received APAPA’s Community Strength in Unity Award during the organization’s 2026 Annual Gala on Saturday at the [...]
COLUMBUS, Ind., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 - Columbus City Hall was buzzing with excitement Thursday as 18 students from Miyoshi-Minami Junior High School in Miyoshi, Japan, arrived for a tour and a firsthand look at city government as part of the long-standing sister‑city exchange. Executive Assistant to the Mayor Nancy Wagner welcomed the group [...]
Columbus, Ind., Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 - Strong winds from a brief downburst caused damage Thursday night in northern Bartholomew County, according to the National Weather Service. The storm brought wind gusts up to 50 mph and knocked down 7 to 10 utility poles along Rocky Ford Road. Additional tree and power line damage was [...]
Columbus, Ind., (Aug. 6, 2026) — Toyota Material Handling North America celebrated the opening of a new $100 million manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric forklifts for the Toyota and Raymond brands on Aug. 5, 2026. The 295,000‑square‑foot plant expands the company’s Walesboro campus to 1.9 million square feet, making it Toyota’s largest campus [...]
The City of Columbus has received three strong responses to its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a lead development partner for the Columbus Downtown 2030 Finish Fourth redevelopment sites. The firms; 1820 Ventures, Flaherty & Collins, and Build BW & Browning Day, submitted qualifications highlighting extensive experience in redevelopment, adaptive reuse, design, construction management and [...]
