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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.
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The American Cancer Society’s VOICES study aims to recruit 100,000 Black women to probe why outcomes are worse. Columbus leaders used an April event to push sign‑ups.
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Moody's data show U.S. office vacancies at a record 21% in Q1 2026, but Columbus posted leasing gains and steady rents that point to local stability. Brokers say demand concentrated in higher‑quality product.
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Warm, gusty afternoon in Columbus with a chance of late storms and localized heavy rain. Cooler air arrives this weekend with frost risk Sunday night.
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Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore is stepping down to join the private sector, creating a leadership gap in the city's finance office.
Upper Arlington will hire a contractor to clean the stalled Golden Bear lot after the developer missed a city deadline. The long-vacant corner at 3700 Riverside Drive was cleared in 2023 and remains undeveloped.
Cloudy Tuesday with highs near the low 80s, gusty southwest winds and a chance of strong afternoon storms. Plan for gusts and possible travel delays.
CMS inspection records and advocates say Ohio nursing homes have discharged medically fragile residents to homeless shelters, often without prescriptions or follow‑up care.
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A Circle K in Columbus sold a Powerball ticket that matched four numbers plus the Powerball and paid $100,000 with Power Play. Numbers, retailer and claim steps are included.
Fairfield County has moved its 911 operations to a next‑generation system that improves location accuracy and accepts photos, video and text from callers.
One person was shot early Sunday on the 6000 block of Channingway Boulevard in Walnut Hills. Police are investigating and seeking tips.
A Springfield man was sentenced to life with parole eligibility after 20 years in the Oct. 31, 2025, stabbing death of Quintez Hubert, court records show.
Two rival bills in Columbus would either ban or tightly regulate NIL deals for Ohio middle and high school athletes. Lawmakers will weigh testimony and OHSAA data as hearings continue.
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