Ohio’s expedited pardon program has helped hundreds clear long‑standing barriers. Its future is uncertain as candidates disagree on whether to keep it after Gov. DeWine leaves office.

Dublin unveiled plans to master‑plan SportsOhio into a campus blending tournament fields, trails and community space, with The Sports Facilities Companies on board.

Former Ohio State QB Justin Fields was sent to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2027 sixth‑round pick. The Jets will absorb most of his 2026 salary. The move makes Fields a veteran backup depth while Mahomes rehabs.

USDA warns some Costco La Boulangerie pockets labeled turkey pesto may contain ham and cheese, creating an allergen risk. Check for lot 04926 and return affected boxes for a refund.

An 81-year-old man was struck and killed by a Jeep on Cleveland Avenue in north Columbus. Police say the driver remained at the scene as detectives investigate.

COhatch and the City of Dublin unveiled Riverview Village, a riverfront innovation district centered on a new headquarters and restored historic homes, with construction set to begin in April 2026.

A State of the Sector analysis presented to the city's funding panel says Columbus nonprofits need $135–$162M a year to avoid cuts and strengthen core services.

Columbus filed a first‑of‑its‑kind suit asking manufacturers and miners to help pay to replace thousands of lead service lines as the city ramps a $1B replacement program.

Lawuan Williams was sentenced to six to 7.5 years after pleading to felonious assault in the May 2, 2024 South Columbus shooting that killed Najaa Ellman.

Cloudy and mild now; showers and thunderstorms expected Tuesday night into Wednesday with gusts up to 35–40 mph. Be ready for a sharp cool-down after the front.

Tyrez Turner pleaded guilty on March 9, 2026, to aggravated murder and related counts tied to the Krumm Park vigil shooting. The plea moves the case to sentencing and leaves him facing a likely life term.

A brother and sister were charged after a Dec. 6 duplex fire on Racine Avenue injured a Columbus firefighter, surveillance and court filings detail arrests, bonds and hearings.

Sunny, breezy Monday in Columbus, a storm system Tuesday night into Wednesday could bring heavy rain and gusty winds.