A 43-year-old Delaware man faces kidnapping and indecency charges after police say he exposed himself to a juvenile in the Marysville municipal pool locker room.

A South Side Columbus diner known for donuts and hibachi bentos has shut without warning after more than 30 years, the storefront is now boarded and listed for rent.

The Dublin Irish Festival returns July 31–Aug 2 at Coffman Park with headline acts, family programming and local hospitality gearing up for the crowds.

A late-night shooting on Haldy Avenue left one person critically injured as Columbus police investigate and ask for tips.

Slutty Vegan hinted Columbus is on its shortlist after an Instagram tease and a packed Gahanna popup. The brand says two deals are signed, per social posts.

A Grove City man is facing multiple felony counts after an early-morning Marysville traffic stop turned violent and left three officers injured. Police say drugs and a stolen handgun were found.

Council leaders say Columbus Water & Power acknowledged improper shut‑offs during this weeks heat; crews are restoring service and drafting a policy to prevent repeats.

Ohio education officials opened a probe after Columbus City Schools flagged testing anomalies at Walnut Ridge and Independence; scores were invalidated district‑wide pending review.

A parks department post saying City Hall would fly Somalia’s flag was deleted after national backlash. City officials say the message was inaccurate.

Longtime Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner has signed a four-year deal with the Washington Capitals. The move leaves Columbus with a leadership gap as the team reshuffles on day one of free agency.

Council approved a $125,000 emergency grant to fund showers, secure storage and trash removal for people living outdoors in Columbus.

Sixteen children were removed from a Hamden home Tuesday and four adults were arrested as state and local authorities investigate.

Dangerous heat peaks in Columbus today with highs near 98°F and heat indices over 105. Cooling centers and extended pool hours are open for residents without AC.