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SPORTS: Columbus wins rugby championship
Brad Shaw sliced a spheroid rugby football 22 meters into the thick, sticky air, through the uprights, giving the Columbus Rugby Football Club boys team a two-point win over Culver and the Division II state title Monday at the Richard Wigh Complex.
Indy 500 in the books, but heat isn't a record
The temperature in Indianapolis hit 91 degrees at the end of the race, just one degree shy of the race-day record of 92 set in 1937, according to the Even so, it was plenty warm for the tens of thousands of fans who carted coolers full of ice and water into the "It was way hot but the breeze was really helping," said Susan Binder of Columbus, Ind., ... (more)
2 injured, 1 unhurt in small plane crash near Greenfield
A pilot and two passengers escaped serious harm this morning when their small plane crashed on the east side of Greenfield, but two of the individuals were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
SPORTS: Edds already hard at work with Colts
The muscular pipes of A.J. Edds were on full display as the Indianapolis Colts linebacker walked off the field after a recent practice.
Columbus to insist on medic oversight
Brown is asking all the organizations vying for the contract to allow the fire department to supervise ambulance operations.
SALUTE! concert honors veterans
Hundreds gathered in lawn chairs and on blankets laid out on the lawn Friday night beside the Bartholomew County Memorial for Veterans to hear and feel the The hot, muggy weather did little to thin the crowd, which spread across Second Street and up to the front doors of The Republic.
OPINION: LETTER: Blackout fails to build interest in race
The Indy 500 is hyped for the month of May. I agree it is the a great event for Indianapolis and Indiana.
Man Arrested At Gunpoint For Showing 'Toy' Gun
26-year-old Lee T. Bybee, of Columbus, is accused of pointing the pellet gun, which was painted black and looked like a real gun, at residents on Regency Drive and motorists driving in the area.
OPINION: LETTER: STAT team, Johns serve residents
I'm writing about Jamie Johns and all of this staff for all the nice things they do.
'New girl' fits right in as class' No. 2 student
Now, she will speak to her friends as the No. 2 student in the Edinburgh Community High School 2012 graduating class.
A program on Human Trafficking will be presented at 6:30 p.m. May 29 at the Bartholomew County Public Library Red Room.
CRH close to ending ambulance subsidy need
Columbus Regional Hospital is closer to eliminating the need for government subsidy of the ambulance service it provides to Columbus and Bartholomew County.
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for possession of cocaine
Emanuel Joshua Munoz, 29, testified at his sentencing hearing Wednesday that he was addicted to cocaine and sold marijuana and cocaine for money to support his addiction.
Man holding 'toy' gun arrested at gunpoint
Police arrested a Columbus man at gunpoint today after he waved a "toy" pellet gun outside a residence in a neighborhood south of Lee T. Bybee, 26, is accused of pointing the pellet gun, which is painted black and looks like a real gun, at residents on Regency Drive and motorists driving in the area.
Duo whips up organic, tail-waggin' treats
COLUMBUS, Ind. - When Paula Emmons' husband arrives home to the smell of ginger or peanut butter cookies, the first thing he asks is, "People or dog?" The fact a human can't tell the difference underscores the slogan of the Canine Cafe, which markets its ginger oat and other flavored dog treats as "so nutritious and tasty you'll eat them, too." ... (more)
Citizens Energy hires Cummins executive
Craig Moore will be in charge of developing and implementing business and asset acquisition and divestiture strategies for Citizens in his new job.
City considering new policy for tornado warning sirens
Emergency warning sirens would only sound when a tornado warning is issued by the National Weather Service if the City of Columbus approves a new proposal.
Class 8 orders remain soft, backlog decreasing: ACT Research
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Class 8 orders continue to be soft, causing the industry's backlog to fall nearly 8,000 units to 106,407 in April.
Analyst: Pence will survive residency questions
The question of where a candidate lives and whether he/she has lost touch with constituents has been popping up in key races this election year.
Woman accused of hitting husband with car
Dawnya Ward, 40, was arrested Sunday on preliminary charges of aggravated battery and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.