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Columbus ranked No. 1 for retirement affordability, safety by finance website
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (446+ words) Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM COLUMBUS, Ind. - In a recently published Travel + Leisure article, Columbus was named the safest and most affordable place to retire in 2026, according to a new ranking by personal finance website GoBankingRates. The study reviewed crime rates,…...
Columbus firefighters battle car fire on Gilmore Street
1+ week, 2+ day ago (363+ words) Friday, September 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM COLUMBUS, Ind. - A vehicle fire parked outside of a residence briefly closed the 2300 block of Gilmore Street on Friday morning, September 4. The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) arrived within minutes and extinguished a fully involved blaze in…...
Columbus expands city fleet with $249K loader truck purchase
2+ week, 1+ day ago (329+ words) Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a $249,000 purchase for a new Peterson knuckle boom loader truck for the Department of Public Works on Tuesday, August 25. City officials selected the bid from Best…...
Columbus Board of Works addresses Fire Station repairs, approves $67K masonry contract
2+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety addressed maintenance updates for two local fire stations, approving a masonry repair contract and restarting the bidding process for a roof replacement on Tuesday, August 25. During…...
Columbus City Utilities project will close parts of 18th, Elm Streets next month
2+ week, 5+ day ago (219+ words) Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM COLUMBUS, Ind. – Portions of 18th and Elm Streets will close in early September for a Columbus City Utilities water tower replacement project scheduled through Sept. 30. The closures will include 18th Street, from Elm Street to the alley west…...
Columbus Chamber plans 'Discover Columbus: How It's Made"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (358+ words) Monday, August 24, 2026 at 12:10 PM COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce presents "Discover Columbus: How It's Made" on September 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at local businesses while exploring the people, processes, and jobs that keep…...
Columbus City Council approves Sawin Drive Annexation, Rezoning
3+ week, 4+ day ago (322+ words) Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Columbus City Council approved the annexation and rezoning for a new 80-acre development by Abundant Home Solutions on first reading during Tuesday's meeting. Developer Darrell Hodgson outlined plans for a dual-purpose housing development…...
City of Columbus begins renovations at Fire Stations 3 and 5
4+ week, 2+ day ago (338+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has initiated comprehensive renovation and repair projects at fire stations 3 and 5 to rectify moisture issues, remediate mold, and modernize heating/air-conditioning systems. These efforts underscore the city's commitment to providing…...
ColumBUS Transit updates bus loops starting Tuesday
4+ week, 2+ day ago (310+ words) Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:20 AM COLUMBUS, Ind. - ColumBUS Transit will be rolling out upgrades to the bus loop system beginning this Tuesday, August 18. To better serve the community, riders will see enhancements to the Blue, Green, and Red-Taylorsville loops. The stops…...