A bipartisan bill would order a GAO study on using satellite broadband to reach up to 1M Ohioans in hard‑to‑wire areas.

A federal jury in Columbus convicted Westerville resident Brendan Conklin of impersonating a federal agent and making an unlawful arrest during a December 2023 traffic stop.

Sprouts plans to move into the former Big Lots near Grandview Heights, bringing a produce-forward grocery to West Fifth Avenue. The change replaces a large discount-retail vacancy.

The Community Shelter Board's point-in-time count found 2,587 people experiencing homelessness and a 43% rise in those living outside. Officials say housing shortages and behavioral-health needs are driving the shift.

Bruno Mars comes to Ohio Stadium on May 20 and primary tickets are thin. Resale prices vary widely — compare verified marketplaces and watch for short‑term promos.

Ruscilli has listed its Dublin headquarters at 5815 Wall St for roughly $5 million as it weighs a new site. The 22,514‑sq. ft. building is being marketed to owner‑users.

Two Democrats in Columbus meet Tuesday in a primary to decide who will take on Rep. Mike Carey in a GOP‑leaning 15th District.

A shooting on East Broad Street left one person critically injured and under police investigation on Columbus's east side.

Detectives seized 72 grams of fentanyl and 306 grams of meth at a Belmont County hotel and arrested four people. Investigators say the probe remains active.

Warm, gusty Monday in Columbus with a late-afternoon storm chance. Heavier rain and localized 1–2 inch totals are possible Tuesday night.

Frost advisory through 9 a.m. Sunday in Columbus; sunny and breezy with highs near 63°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely Tuesday into Wednesday.

Gov. DeWine says Ohio’s 2026 sales-tax holiday will run Aug. 7–9, reverting to a three‑day back-to-school weekend, clothing up to $75 and school supplies up to $20 will be exempt.

A Franklin County defendant smeared feces on a courtroom table on April 27, forcing removal, cleanup and a new trial date in early June while prosecutors weigh new charges.