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Columbus will reach 88 degrees Saturday before late-day storms return. Sunday looks sunnier, but a wetter pattern builds Monday through Wednesday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A neighbor's tip on East 25th Avenue snowballed into a monthslong probe and three search warrants in Columbus.
John T. Blakely was on probation for a 2025 robbery when he allegedly hit the same East Columbus bank again to the day.
Tuscarawas and 12 other counties can now seek reimbursement for March's $5.5 million storm damage, but only after clearing a lengthy state review.
The new Sychar Road headquarters replaces a cramped 1974 building and includes a firing range that doubles as an emergency shelter.
Politics & Govt in ...
Bexley voters will weigh a $115 million school facilities package in November, including a new middle school, major repairs and a 0.5% income tax.
DeShaune Stewart, who killed two Dublin postal supervisors in 2017, is seeking transfer from federal psychiatric custody. Prosecutors say the proposed South Carolina placement raises serious safety questions.
Cloudy skies give way to a stormier Sunday afternoon in Columbus, with a 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms. The unsettled pattern sticks around through Saturday.
Columbus police are asking for help identifying two people accused of stealing clothing from a Polaris Parkway business in April.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Rabies-positive bats were confirmed in Coshocton and Highland counties as Ohio’s 2026 animal case count continues climbing. Health officials are urging quick action after any possible exposure.
A Circleville woman faces two first-degree felony trafficking charges after more than two pounds of suspected methamphetamine were seized during a Pickaway County investigation.
A Detroit man was arrested at a Columbus home after a fatal Marion County crash. Investigators say he fled the scene on foot with a child.
A long-running odor dispute is colliding with Scioto Materials’ air-permit renewal near Westerville Road. Ohio EPA says the plant meets air-quality standards, while residents want more testing and public review.
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