Woman, 86, safely flees kitchen fire
Staff Reports
A smoke alarm activation provided early warning, allowing a Columbus woman to safely escape her California Street home following an accidental cooking fire.
Columbus...
Senior citizens frequent targets of scammers
Staff Reports
Senior citizens lose $36.5 billion a year to scams, according to a 2015 True Link Report on Elder Financial Abuse.
Nila Howard of Columbus,...
Area near industrial sites targeted for restaurants, hotels
Future commercial development along State Road 58 and industrial growth near the Woodside Industrial Park will be two key areas moving forward tied to...
4 jailed on drug, firearm charges
Staff Reports
Columbus police arrested four people — three of them local — this week on warrants for narcotics or firearm-related offenses.
On Tuesday, police arrested...
Standoff with police ends peacefully
A local man surrendered to Columbus police after a standoff that started over a dispute with a neighbor.
James E. Bowling, 40, 4662 Breckenridge Drive,...
Road to Recovery: Former North standout adjusts to college, basketball
When the University of Vermont tips off in its home basketball opener tonight, one of its prized recruits — 6-foot-7 freshman forward Josh Speidel...
Lowe’s seeks food donations for community center
Lowe's in Columbus is collecting food donations for the America and Roby Anderson Community Center.
Drop-off locations with Lowe's boxes for non-perishable food items are...
In salute of service: Veterans Day
Nov. 11 was Veterans Day, a day to honor the military service of men and women who have protected the United States. Ceremonies in...
Friday night football: See live scores and photos from tonight’s game here
Columbus East 35, Bloomington South 15, Final score.
Man surrenders after standoff with Columbus Police
A local man surrendered to Columbus police after a standoff in the 4600 block of Breckenridge Drive that started over a dispute with a...