Francisco Vallejo‑Arevalo pleaded guilty in the May 17, 2025, killing of Erik Alcauter‑Huitron and was sentenced Friday to 17–22.5 years in Franklin County court.

Census-backed figures show Ohio’s Black-owned employer firms employed 64,000+ people in 2023 and saw payrolls rise to roughly $2 billion.

Franklin County officials told Columbus residents to download the free sheriff’s app for NWS watches, flood and road‑closure alerts as storms move in. The push alerts aim to get county‑level warnings faster to people on the go.

State data show Ohio's LGBTQ+ residents report higher mental distress and face care barriers as data removals and funding gaps deepen the problem.

Ohio State added two June commits and still courts several five‑star targets. Key announcement dates in late June and mid‑July will help define the 2027 class.

U.S. Marshals arrested a Columbus murder suspect in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He’s being held in Virginia and is expected to be extradited to Columbus.

Two years after the EF3 tornado, Lakeview still shows empty storefronts, scattered debris and stalled rebuilds even as leaders talk about a reimagined downtown.

Sunny Wednesday gives way to storms later this week and heavy rain is possible Friday. Heat builds into next week.

A two-alarm blaze tore through a Southeast Columbus home near Gender Road early Tuesday; crews responded just after 5 a.m. and officials have not confirmed injuries.

A 47-year-old man surrendered to SWAT negotiators after barricading himself on Lincoln Park Circle; no injuries were reported and charges are pending.

The Ohio Senate approved SB423 to let tech staffing platforms connect clinicians with hospitals and nursing homes; lawmakers say it’s a quick fix amid a workforce crisis.

A Fayette County jury convicted former deputy Justin Bennett on 124 counts tied to child sexual material. Sentencing is scheduled for July 23, with prosecutors seeking a lengthy term.

A happy-hour idea between Cameron Mitchell and a developer has grown into plans for a boutique hotel at Bridge Park, with renderings and a 2026 timeline.