Statehouse rallies, a McCoy Park picnic protest and a Bicentennial Park banner event mark May Day in Columbus as organizers press a 'Workers Over Billionaires' agenda amid a fight over parkland and NWSL funding.

A Hocking Hills maintenance worker survived a rare internal decapitation while clearing trees, surgeons reattached his skull to his spine and he is walking again.

Columbus police say a 31‑year‑old allegedly pulled an axe after filling a cup at a store fountain on E. Dublin Granville Road and was arrested on aggravated‑robbery charges.

Ronald Lidderdale pleaded guilty to 31 federal counts after sending powder‑filled threats to dozens of Ohio officials, sentencing is pending.

Light rain and a few thunderstorms this morning in Columbus, gusty northwest winds will pick up later and a cooler, drier weekend follows.

Mayor Laurie Jadwin sits down with Soul 2 Go owners on the Our Gahanna podcast to discuss their business and a local opening. The episode is available across major platforms.

First Eagle has closed its $175‑per‑share acquisition of Columbus‑based Diamond Hill. The firm will remain headquartered in the Arena District under Heather Brilliant.

Morning showers and gusty south winds give way to a warm afternoon, heavier rain arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday, followed by a cool, potentially frosty weekend.

Warm afternoon gives way to likely showers and thunderstorms late Monday night, gusty winds and localized heavy rain possible.

Cloudy morning with highs near 72F. Strong storms possible Monday night into Tuesday.

A 15.9‑mill fire levy on Tuesday's ballot would cost about $557 per $100,000 and could reopen the Frank Road firehouse if approved.

A magistrate recommended dismissing a challenge to permits for two DeepRock injection wells near Marietta — a move that could let the company drill despite local water‑safety concerns.

State investigators say the Columbus semitruck driver who caused a deadly I‑71 pileup used alternate identities; records were turned over to ICE while criminal charges continue.