A 55,000-square-foot YMCA will replace a Columbus State surface parking lot after winning unanimous Downtown Commission approval.

JPMorgan Chase will be the jersey‑patch sponsor for Ohio State’s 36 varsity teams after the NCAA cleared the way; the athletic department did not disclose terms.

A Lucasville prisoner says he began a second hunger strike on July 25 to protest K2 and other contraband in Ohio prisons, underscoring reporting that seizures are rampant. The action tests state hunger‑strike rules and medical protocols.

A late-night shooting at Leader Square Shopping Center left one person critically injured; police are investigating the incident on Petzinger Road.

The Ohio State Fair concert series opens next Wednesday at the Celeste Center, with Styx kicking off a run that includes “Weird Al,” Alison Krauss and family shows. Advance tickets include same‑day fair admission and accessibility services are available.

About $72.1 million will fund 33 roadway‑safety projects across 23 Ohio counties, focusing on roundabouts, sidewalks and intersection upgrades over the next several fiscal years.

ODOT's weekly "The Loop" shows crews inspecting and rebuilding bridges, a new northwest Ohio truck parking lot and storm cleanup during a busy construction season.

A Roman pizzeria from Piccolo Buco is coming to Upper Arlington’s Shops on Lane Avenue. The location will be the brand’s first in Ohio.

Core5 has begun building a 2.5M+ sq ft industrial campus near Rickenbacker, adding fresh warehouse capacity to southeast Columbus. The move follows a string of large logistics plays.

Clear, comfortable Thursday with highs near 79°F. Warmth and storm chances return Sunday into next week.

Mostly clear and cool Wednesday in Columbus with highs near 74°F. Drier through Thursday; warmup and scattered storm chances return by the weekend.

A new Ohio Agriculture Center will open at the Ohio State Fair July 29–Aug. 9 in Columbus, combining Taste of Ohio and agriculture exhibits into a multi‑purpose, climate‑controlled space. The exhibit hall and imAGine Ag installations aim to draw fairgoers and year‑round events.

State filings show nearly 345,000 shutoffs in a year as average arrears climb; Columbus zip codes are among the hardest hit while bills jump more than 50%.