The third Columbus Comedy Festival takes over stages Aug. 27–30 with 100+ comedians and more than 60 shows, from Nina West’s Palace showcase to club late nights.

Mas Restaurant Group sold 43 Taco Bell locations in Ohio to Southpaw as it narrows its footprint and refocuses resources on Houston. The deal follows another recent sale of Houston outlets.

A Clintonville dog was critically injured in a street attack and animal‑control issued citations while the case remains under investigation. Neighbors and the dog’s owner say they want clearer enforcement under Ohio’s revised dangerous‑dog rules.

Columbus homicide detectives are investigating after a person was found and pronounced dead on Old Leonard Avenue; details remain limited as officers work the scene.

An all‑stock merger with First Citizens and the promotion of Matt Miller to CEO pushed Park National past the $10 billion mark, expanding its footprint into Tennessee. The deal brings more assets, branches and integration work for the Newark-based bank.

Detectives executed a search warrant at 186 Hirn Street last Friday and seized about 135 grams of narcotics — including fentanyl — and three firearms; one man was arrested.

Five years after 17-year-old Makenzi Ridley was killed outside the Far East Rec Center, the case remains unsolved and her family continues its memorial work. Investigators say they are revisiting leads but need tips.

Sonic Temple returns to Historic Crew Stadium May 13–16, 2027. Early presales start June 25 and general tickets go on sale June 29 — prices and camping options listed.

Coffee Connections will leave its downtown Main Street location after owners reported a sinking floor beneath the counter. The family plans a final prayer and pop-up schedule while it searches for a new home.

A person who walked away from a crash on Columbus' Northeast Side was struck and killed on Morse Road; the driver later met with detectives as the Accident Investigation Unit probes a hit-skip.

A Columbus teenager was arrested Sunday following an East Side homicide. Detectives say the Homicide Unit is investigating and seeking tips from the public.

Columbus Public Health will spray parts of Worthington pre-dawn Tuesday after mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile. Officials point to warm, wet spring weather for an early season.

Poison hemlock is appearing across Columbus. Quick removal and careful disposal will stop thousands of new seeds.