Andy East

A Jonesville man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a mentally disabled adult woman.

President Donald Trump’s push to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps ahead of next year’s midterm elections has continued to leave Republican lawmakers divided and uncertain about what to expect as they return to the statehouse next week to take up redistricting.

Experts warn that the Trump administration’s rollback of climate initiatives could slow the adoption of technologies and development of infrastructure that Columbus’ largest employer considers central to its future in a world moving away from fossil fuels.

Love Chapel has seen what its executive director has described as a “tremendous increase” in donations from community members and local employers and organization after food aid lapses for nearly 5,400 Bartholomew County residents amid the government shutdown.

Experts say the uneven performance across Cummins Inc.’s business segments in North America reflects a widening divide in the broader U.S. economy, with some sectors surging while others have lost steam.

A coalition of local leaders is sounding the alarm over recent state funding cuts to child care and early learning, warning that the reductions could strip hundreds of Bartholomew County families of financial assistance, disrupt the local workforce, force child care providers to reduce staff and limit access to programs critical for school readiness.

Suicide deaths in Bartholomew County have declined so far this year after hitting a record high last year, according to data from the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office.

A special judge has allowed part of a lawsuit challenging a Bartholomew County ordinance restricting out-of-county biosolids to move forward.

The city of Columbus is investigating and seeking to recover public funds after a former police officer’s widow continued to receive pension payments after her death, according to court records.

A coalition of local organizations is working to develop county-wide metrics on hunger and food insecurity in Bartholomew County, aiming to raise public awareness and guide strategies to combat the issue as demand for help with food grows.