Andy East

1 week ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

Two tornadoes in eight weeks. The worst flood in nearly two decades. Bartholomew County is experiencing a spring unlike any on record — and climate scientists say it may be a sign of what’s to come. As a warming climate fuels a wetter, more unstable atmosphere, the traditional “Tornado Alley” has begun to shift, experts said.

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

Columbus’ utilities director said he does not expect the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to weaken limits on some toxic “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and other illnesses to impact local operations or water quality. Last week, the EPA announced plans to rescind restrictions on certain types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — known as PFAS — and extend deadlines for utilities to comply with national standards governing two of the most widely used types.

2 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

City officials have apologized after a large event this week at the Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark resulted in attendees jamming up parking in the area, including at nearby businesses that were not involved in the event.

3 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

The housing inventory in Bartholomew County has reached its highest point since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic more than five years ago, though it remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. In March, the number of available homes in the Columbus metropolitan area stood at 146 units, up from 98 units in the same month the previous year, according to the latest local data from real estate platform Redfin.

3 weeks ago | therepublic.com | Andy East

Cummins Inc. shareholders on Tuesday voted in favor of a slate of directors nominated by the company’s board but rejected a proposal to split the chair and chief executive officer roles.