A Marysville man received decades in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at officers and leading a chase that ended on U.S. 33.

Central Ohio pantries report fewer donated goods and rising costs, forcing church pantries and Mid‑Ohio Food Collective to buy food and stretch resources.

A teen was shot early Thursday on Columbus’ East Side near Mayfair Blvd and Dale Ave. The victim was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and police are investigating.

Light rain and fog this morning; warm, gusty afternoon with a small chance of storms. Showers and thunderstorms likely Friday–Saturday, with heavier rain possible Saturday night.

Draft Day, the sports bar at 1130 Dublin Road near Grandview, has closed less than a year after opening. Local reporting says the property is now listed for $2M.

Daren Griffin has taken charge of the Columbus airports as CMH Next’s $2 billion terminal rises. He’s juggling construction, TSA changes and a push for Europe flights.

Midlife buyers are flocking to Columbus for affordability, a steady job market and housing that promises long-term value.

Skeletal remains and clothing were discovered in a field near Riverside Drive and Bright Road, the Franklin County Coroner is handling identification as police investigate.

Great Southern Metro Park opens April 1 in south Columbus with a community celebration and a 230‑yard obstacle course. The 70‑acre site adds trails and Scioto River access.

Federal data show Ohio's outdoor‑recreation sector topped $20 billion in 2024, supporting roughly 153,000 jobs and prompting new parks and trail investments.

A two-vehicle crash near Wilberforce Monday killed one driver and left several people injured, including two Reynoldsburg residents, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

A two-alarm apartment fire off Refugee Road in Violet Township drew mutual aid from multiple departments and photos credited to Box 15 show heavy smoke.

House Democrats unveiled a plan to pause utility cost-recovery for 12 months and send a $150 electric credit, funded by hiking the oil-and-gas severance tax. Lawmakers say it would raise roughly $650 million and fund well-plugging work.