Franklin County approved a nearly $430,000 grant to Stonewall Columbus in a 3-0 vote — the largest government award the nonprofit has received — to support Columbus Pride and year‑round programs.

An 18‑year‑old Springfield man pleaded guilty to attempted murder after prosecutors say he shot his girlfriend through her bedroom window on Dec. 31. Sentencing is set for April 17.

CAPA has revealed its 2026–27 Broadway in Columbus season, spotlighting Wicked, Beetlejuice and other touring musicals. Season and ticket details are now posted online.

A person was shot Monday in South Linden and remains in critical condition at Grant Medical Center as police investigate.

The Alibi is opening a second bar, Proof By The Alibi, at 2598 N. High St. in Old North on April 3, replacing Bossy Grrl's with a speakeasy-style cocktail room.

A stolen-vehicle stop on Columbus’s west side ended with two arrests, including a 17-year-old, after officers used spike strips and an adult suspect was found in a dumpster.

Clear and chilly Saturday morning in Columbus with a high near 47°F. A strong warmup next week brings storm chances and gusty winds Tuesday–Wednesday.

Marysville secured the largest tract from a 480‑acre Union County auction, giving the city space to expand electric and water infrastructure as development heats up.

Morning showers taper to partly sunny skies and a high near 47°F. Gusts and localized ponding are possible during the commute.

Ground was broken at the Ohio Statehouse for a first-of-its-kind monument honoring Ohio women. Four columns with bronze figures are planned and organizers expect installation this fall.

Meijer is conducting due diligence on a Buckstone site in Obetz as grocery chains step up investment across central Ohio.

Annette Chambers‑Smith will leave the Ohio prison agency to join Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, Ed Banks will serve as interim director amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

Federal officials say Chinese citizens and two China-based companies were indicted over alleged shipments of chemicals used to make fentanyl, a move tied to the wider "Operation Box Cutter" probe.