Ohio State plans a roughly $125M renovation of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and is pushing to scale athletics toward a $500M operating budget. The football team will relocate practices while work proceeds and fundraising is already underway.

A statewide review and federal inspection records show repeated lapses at 16 Arbors facilities; families say fines have not stopped preventable deaths.

AEP Ohio Transmission paid about $25.3M for roughly 337 acres near Plain City to support planned Patina‑Mirkwood transmission upgrades in Madison County.

A 2.5‑mile protected bike lane on North Fourth Street is nearly finished; crews are wrapping up markings and bollards while temporary no‑parking rules are in effect.

Crawford Hoying wants to remake more than 17 acres along West Wilson Bridge Road into a walkable district of homes, shops, offices and a 290‑room hotel. The rezoning heads to the Worthington planning commission on June 25.

Mount Carmel will close its Franklinton freestanding ER on Aug. 22 and convert the space into a same‑day clinic with extended walk‑in hours.

Mostly clear and cool Tuesday in Columbus, high near 78°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Thursday night through Saturday; heat returns Monday.

Columbus gas averages fell to about $3.89 per gallon last week, but analysts warn the drop could be temporary amid global volatility and price‑cycling.

Rain and fog this morning with showers and thunderstorms likely through the afternoon. Flood watch and gusty winds could slow the commute.

Sunny Sunday with a high near 81°F, then showers and thunderstorms tonight into Monday. Expect gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain during the overnight hours.

Breezy today with highs near 80°F; heavier rain and 1–2 inches likely late Sunday into Monday, raising the chance of localized flooding.

A local family has pledged about $50 million to help fund a planned 100,000‑square‑foot aquarium at the Columbus Zoo — the largest gift in the zoo’s history.

Sunny and breezy for Juneteenth in Columbus with highs near 78°F. Heavy rain may arrive Sunday night into Monday, with 1–2 inches possible.