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A passenger died and five others were hurt when two vehicles rolled on SR‑41 near Shrine Road late Tuesday. Troopers say an improper lane change caused the crash.
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Lil Wayne brings the 20 Years Of Carter Classics tour to Nationwide Arena on July 23 with 2 Chainz joining; tickets are still on sale and venues have updated entry rules.
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A truck carrying jarred pickles crashed on State Route 316 near Darbyville, scattering hundreds of jars and closing the road for hours. Cleanup crews worked through the day to reopen the route.
Jacob Bush, 29, of Circleville, was killed after a two‑vehicle crash at SR 188 and Royalton Road; two others were treated at Mount Carmel East. Troopers are investigating.
A Columbus woman was arraigned July 21 on a sexual-battery charge after an alleged July 1 assault that left a 29-year-old woman injured and involved an 11-year-old.
Multiple downtown streets will close as Jazz & Rib Fest takes over the Scioto Mile July 24–26. Expect detours, tow zones and transit advice.
Real Estate & Development in ...
New Albany signed off on a 243‑home, multiphased development by M/I Homes called Edgehill, advancing the project from review toward permitting. The community will include houses and townhomes near the Village Center.
Food & Drinks in ...
614 Restaurant Week runs July 20 625 with three-course prix-fixe menus across 150+ Columbus spots and proceeds supporting Canine Companions.
Politics & Govt in ...
Keith Faber suggested in May radio interviews that he’d consider cutting parts of Ohio Medicaid, including home‑care waivers, prompting sharp pushback and questions about what would be required to do so.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Franklin County Public Health will spray Dublin's central zone tonight after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
A passerby discovered a body in a retention pond east of John Glenn Columbus International Airport; Columbus police and fire crews responded and detectives are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
Columbus is offering a 20% point‑of‑sale solar rebate (up to $5,000) through the 2026 solar co‑op, aiming to blunt the impact of a federal residential tax credit that ended in 2025.
Months after a gas explosion, Kelton House leaders are moving from stabilization to reconstruction — and the rebuild could include a new rear event space.
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