Anheuser-Busch has named its north-side Columbus brewery for a new technical training center as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing investment. The plan emphasizes upskilling and veteran hiring support while local details and timelines are still pending.

Ohio State revoked the Kappa Delta Rho chapter after student-conduct findings that allege hazing, underage drinking and dangerous behavior. The revocation runs through May 5, 2030.

Habitat for Humanity–MidOhio is launching 14 affordable townhomes in the Devon Triangle, marking its first multifamily build in Columbus. The city is backing the pilot with bond funds as organizers test gentle-density homeownership.

Senators Schaffer and Brenner filed SB 422 to bar Tier II and III sex offenders from schools and child‑care sites, with limited exceptions and stepped‑up penalties.

Westerville Public Library's X account was briefly hijacked on Tuesday and posted calls for violence against Nigerian politicians, staff say the account was hacked and posts were removed.

A two‑alarm blaze at the former Downtown YMCA at 40 W Long Street sent a major rescue response, at least two people were reported trapped and are being rescued.

Mission Coffee will open a University District café May 4, expanding its roastery’s reach to the Ohio State campus. The new outpost joins its Short North and South High sites.

A viral Wisconsin video shows a bobcat grab a hunter and has Ohioans wondering whether the wild cats have really returned. Officials say sightings are rising but attacks on people remain rare.

A downtown Columbus shooting near South Grant Avenue left one person dead and another hurt after what police say was a robbery gone wrong. Multiple people were detained.

Red Sen & Asian Street Food, a Cambodian street-food concept, is taking over a storefront at 827 Bethel Road in Olentangy Plaza. Owner Vongdalin Vorn is teasing the menu on social media, no opening date is set.

Attorney General Dave Yost says nine Medicaid providers were indicted after an investigation found $181,512 in alleged improper payments, including falsified timesheets and a stolen debit card.

Sunny and warm Friday (high near 82°F). Thunderstorms are likely Saturday with gusty winds and a sharp cooldown, frost possible Sunday night.

A Pickaway County man pleaded guilty in federal court after agents found kilos of drugs, 18 firearms and nearly $40,000 at a Red Roof Inn room.