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A fleeing vehicle crashed at East 19th and Hamilton after an attempted traffic stop in North Columbus, killing one and sending multiple people to hospitals.
Politics & Govt in ...
Ramaswamy's campaign announced a $10M statewide ad buy in Ohio, rolling out two TV spots that put his family and law‑and‑order message front and center.
Food & Drinks in ...
Huli Huli Tiki Lounge plans a Downtown Columbus location at 22 E. Mound St. this spring, expanding the Powell concept with new events and a revamped menu.
Weather & Environment in ...
Advisory-level winds could reach 40–60 mph Friday in Columbus. A warm Sunday flips to a sharp cold front early next week.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Wood Companies' Monterey project in Dublin has moved into the final approval phase. The mixed‑use plan would bring shops, offices and a central public square to West Bridge Street.
A stabbing on Sullivant Avenue left one person dead and a suspect detained in Columbus' Hilltop neighborhood, police say.
A GOP-backed bill would reimpose a 24‑hour in‑person wait for abortions, critics say. HB 347 conflicts with Ohio’s constitution and would fall hardest on marginalized Ohioans.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Three automated Nussbaum trucks began hauling freight along I‑70 in a DriveOhio–INDOT pilot this week, testing safety sensors and automated braking in Midwest weather. Officials say drivers remain in the cab as the states gather safety data.
Fives Up High will close in May as owner Scott Ellsworth shifts the bar’s license and staff into a new Twos Under High basement spot closer to OSU.
Republican lawmakers unveiled the 'Holly Act,' a proposal to limit charitable bail for violent offenders, raise bond payments for repeat no‑shows and give the attorney general new appeal powers.
Chunks of concrete fell from an I-70 overpass onto Fisher Road in West Columbus on Monday. Crews closed the roadway while engineers inspected the span.
Columbus police say a car carrying four juveniles was shot at late Saturday on Petzinger Road. The driver was treated for glass injuries and no arrests have been reported.
Daimler Group is developing Windsor Place at Chestnut Hills, a 368-unit, 18-building apartment community on Hamilton Road with resort-style amenities and fall 2026 move-ins.
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