Columbus Human Rights Commission Elects Tim Green Chair
Green takes the Chairperson post after a special election held October 28 to fill the seat vacated by Deanne Annandale's resignation.
Columbus News
This page covers local government, public safety, business, education, housing, community events and regional developments in Columbus. Reporting follows the institutions, individuals and trends that shape the daily life of the city.
Crime
Columbus Police Arrest Two for Witness Tampering
Authorities jailed two suspects on witness tampering charges tied to a prior kidnapping and torture case.
Business
Council Approves Gateway Entrance Fund
Columbus City Council voted 6-3 to dissolve the Railroad Overpass Fund and redirect its surplus into a downtown gateway project.
Sports
Columbus North Routs Bedford North Lawrence 88-51
Columbus North pulled away in the second half of a sanctioned scrimmage against Bedford North Lawrence on Tuesday night.
Entertainment
Live Poll
Should your local government waive event fees to support student-led charitable community projects?
Columbus Students to Host Community Events This November
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved student-led senior projects to support local organizations.
Lifestyle
Live Poll
Do you support prioritizing public funding for residential housing and maintenance programs in your area?
Columbus Reallocates ARPA Funds to Housing Program
The city is redirecting unused federal funds to the CHIP 2.0 initiative to support home maintenance for qualified residents.
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