Top Stories from Thursday, October 1st, 2026

COLUMBUS, IND. — Centra Credit Union and the Centra Foundation announced that Turning Point Domestic Violence Services has been awarded $75,000 in grants: $15,000 to the organization and $60,000 in Community Multiplier grant funds through the Indianapolis Community Multiplier–Member Match program.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — City of Columbus engineering officials are soliciting bids from contractors to replace the signal system at Rocky Ford Road and Central Avenue, identifying the site as a priority crash location.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The City of Columbus has finalized its municipal insurance coverage renewals, maintaining flat rates for workers’ compensation while capping property and equipment cost increases at 1.1%.

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety approved a five-year contract renewal with Axon to upgrade law enforcement technology across the city police department.

COLUMBUS, Ind. -  Four major sporting events will bring more than 15,000 athletes and spectators to Columbus and Bartholomew County this weekend. Together, the tournaments, from October 2-4, are expected to generate nearly $2 million in economic impact for the City and County.