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CPD Officer Plank awarded by Mayor Ferdon
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Police Department (CPD) Officer Andrew Plank received a letter of commendation from Mayor Mary Ferdon on Tuesday at the City of Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at City Hall. The commendation was for his heroic efforts in rescuing a mother and her...
ACT Research reports declining trailer orders
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Orders for trailers dropped sharply in the month of June. According to ACT Research, June net trailer orders, at 6,300 units, were 19% lower than this time last year, however, orders were 275 units above May’s intake. June’s order tally brings net orders in the fiscal year’s second quarter to 26,000 units which is a 14% drop from the second quarter of 2023. and closes the first half of 2024 with 74.5k net orders placed, according to ACT Research.
Accelera by Cummins awarded $75M grant from DOE
Cummins Inc. announced that it was awarded $75 million to convert approximately 360,000 sq. ft. of existing manufacturing space at its Columbus, Ind. Engine Plant (CEP) for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. The $75 million grant is the largest federal grant ever awarded solely to Cummins and is part of the appropriations related to the Inflation Reduction Act, the company said.
Police: Body found in dumpster at gas station
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The body of a dead man was found on Friday in the dumpster at a gas station in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department was dispatched at 10:01 a.m. to Get Go at 1711 25th St. on a report of a man found dead. Detectives and the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office continue to […]
Irreverent Warriors welcoming new members
The Irreverent Warriors started a local chapter earlier this year. Their mission is to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. The local coordinator is Stacy Boehm who says a great thing about the group is that there are no barriers. Some...
Memorial Hospital in Jasper gets new CAO
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Deaconess and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Board of Directors have announced the appointment of Keith Miller as its new Chief Administrative Officer. He’ll start Aug. 12. Officials say he most recently served as CEO of Lawrence County Memorial Hospital, a Deaconess affiliate...
Louisville Metro Government threatened with legal action over Urban Government Center development
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some people in Louisville are now threatening to take the city to court over the development of the old Urban Government Center, while others just want construction to begin. Construction fencing is up around the old center on Barrett Avenue, off East Broadway. But there are...
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
Man arrested outside of Jackson County fairgrounds after a vehicle pursuit
BROWNSTOWN — An Austin man was arrested Sunday on drug and resisting arrest charges after a vehicle pursuit began in Crothersville and ended at the entrance of the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Police arrested 53-year-old Richard Smith on felony charges of dealing meth, possession of meth and marijuana, and resisting...
Carly Kaiser crowned Jackson County Fair queen
BROWNSTOWN – The 2024 Jackson County Fair got underway Sunday evening in Brownstown and continues today, Monday, July 22, through this Saturday, July 27. One of the initial events was choosing the Jackson County Fair Queen Court on Sunday evening. Carly Kaiser was selected as the 2024 Jackson County Fair Queen. Lily Stogdill was the first runner-up, and Camryn Thompson was the second runner-up. Erin Lee was bestowed the honor of Miss Congeniality.
Indiana budget leaders announce FY 2024 report
INDIANAPOLIS — As Indiana reaches the halfway point of the current budget cycle, the state now has roughly $2.6 billion in reserves according to Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla —down from more than $6 billion in reserves just two years ago. ”We are an example of how to turn things around now sitting as the […]
Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate
As state education officials pump the brakes on a plan to overhaul Indiana’s high school diplomas, concerns from Hoosier teachers, students and families are mounting over the proposed graduation requirements. With the deadline fast approaching for the State Board of Education (SBOE) to finalize the changes, state leaders are asking for more statewide feedback — […] The post Feedback on Indiana’s diploma overhaul plan continues to pour in as state officials deliberate appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
IDC: Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates to participate in televised debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Three Indiana gubernatorial candidates will participate in a televised debate in October. According to a press release, Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater will debate live at WFYI — the public TV station in Indianapolis — on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The Indiana Debate Commission will organize the […]
Three From Wabash Valley Named To Indiana’s Top 250 List
Indianapolis, In. – IBJ Media the producers of The Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside Indiana Business and Indiana Lawyer have named three Wabash Valley residents to their third annual Business and Community Leaders top 250 list. The list represents public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations. The three are President of Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Robert A. Coons, Greg Gibson president of Gibson Development and Paul Thrift president and CEO of Thompson Thrift Development. All three have been on the list before.
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