Top Story from Thursday, August 6th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) on Wednesday opened a new $100 million, 295,000‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Columbus dedicated to producing electric forklifts.

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus has received three responses from development firms to its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a lead development partner for the Downtown 2030 Finish Fourth District. 

COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is holding a public information meeting for a proposed pavement replacement, sidewalk, and drainage project along State Road 46 in Columbus this Monday, August 10.

INDIANAPOLIS - The American Heart Association (AHA) recently recognized 53 Indiana hospitals for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through the "Get With the Guidelines" quality improvement programs.

STATEHOUSE - Three local students studying to become teachers are among over 300 recipients of the "Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship." 

INDIANAPOLIS - Crew Carwash has announced the results of its 17th annual "Crew for Kids" fundraiser that took place on July 18 and 19. The two-day effort at all locations in three states, including those in Columbus and Greenwood, raised $268,632 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). 

BROWNSTOWN, Ind. - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department asked the Indiana State Police (ISP) Versailles Post on July 25 to begin an investigation after an inmate in the Jackson County Jail was found unresponsive in his jail cell.