DNA testing linked a Columbus man to an alleged June 30, 2024 rape and kidnapping; bond set at $1M and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2026.

Two Lyra Drive apartment buildings at The Pointe at Polaris sold for about $60.2M, transferring 473 units to new LLC owners in Columbus' Polaris submarket.

The Columbus Asian Festival returns to Franklin Park on May 23–24 with food stalls, performances and a Health & Wellness Fair. Organizers say the two‑day event draws more than 100,000 visitors.

City Council rezoned the 25‑acre former Big Lots headquarters, clearing the way for OhioHealth to explore converting the campus into hospital or medical uses.

Sunny Tuesday gives way to showers and gusty winds overnight into Wednesday. Weekend temperatures jump into the 80s–90s.

A person was critically injured Monday in a shooting near East Livingston and Courtright on Columbus' East Side. The victim was taken to hospital and detectives are investigating.

A federal suit says Rise Brands’ Pins Mechanical forced tipped workers into unlawful tip pools and underpaid bartenders at its Easton location and elsewhere.

A former Toledo surgeon pleaded no contest to felony counts after prosecutors say he forced abortion pills into his pregnant girlfriend’s mouth. Sentencing is set for June 24.

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.