An elderly man was assaulted and robbed outside a downtown Columbus church; police have released a suspect description and are seeking tips. Investigators say stolen keys led to a second attack and cash taken from the victim's apartment.

Chase Rice is opening Welcome to the Farm in Short North, moving into the Good Night John Boy space on North High Street with live music, DJs and a bourbon focus.

Council President Shannon Hardin marched in the Short North Doo Dah Parade with a jokey "Hardin Run Club" and cheeky signs, reigniting talk of a possible mayoral challenge.

A 38-year-old Mount Vernon man died after his motorcycle left Knox Lake Road and struck a stationary object near State Route 95, officials said.

A person was shot at Fairwood Park Sunday and taken to a hospital in critical condition as police investigate.

Sen. Jerry Cirino’s SB 461 would force students at universities with state-backed civics centers to take center-run classes and give center directors broad control over curriculum and tuition.

An emergency bridge inspection closed Watkins Road near US 33 Thursday, forcing detours and limiting access near Three Creeks Metro Park. Officials say the highway lanes may reopen later while Watkins Road remains shut for repairs.

Columbus police posted new wanted photos as Day 2 of "Operation Turn Up the Heat," naming several people wanted on violent-crime warrants and asking for tips.

Council approved nearly $50M in tax abatements for five projects that officials say will create jobs and preserve more than 1,200 local positions.

Columbus Business First's 2026 employer list names 650+ Central Ohio organizations that together employ nearly 400,000 people across seven counties.

A Marion County jury convicted Mark Kelley of first‑degree rape and gross sexual imposition in the assault of a four‑year‑old child. Sentencing is pending.

Scannell has started a 1.18M‑square‑foot speculative warehouse in Commercial Point, adding big‑bay logistics capacity beside Rickenbacker and Anduril’s Arsenal‑1.

The historic Mount Vernon News building has been reborn as Founders Food Hall, bringing kitchens, duckpin bowling, a bar and new office and campus space to downtown.