A Franklin County grand jury indicted Juanito Ackerman in the April 25 Bryden Road killing of Erica Frank; bond was set at $3 million and court orders bar contact with next of kin.

Cool Thursday with a high near 59°F. Rain likely Friday night and thunderstorms possible Sunday.

Morning showers taper early in Columbus with highs near 60°F. Cooler, drier conditions persist through Thursday; storms return late Friday into the weekend.

Authorities and U.S. Marshals are searching for Matthew Armentrout after he allegedly drove more than 100 mph through a Franklin County work zone and faces felony charges.

A rollover on southbound I‑71 near East 11th Avenue in north Columbus left one person dead and closed lanes for hours while investigators worked the scene.

Multiple seven-figure closings in April pushed Central Ohio's luxury market higher, led by a Bexley sale near $3.2M and several suburban estates above $2.5M.

Columbus police responded to reports of gunfire on Eakin Road late Sunday; investigators say details are limited and witnesses are asked to contact authorities.

A $2.3M push to redesign the 15th & High gateway has prompted an RFQ that asks designers to study the Wexner's basement film theater — and whether it should be altered or removed.

Two Republicans — Jay Edwards and Kristina Roegner — meet in the May 5 primary for Ohio treasurer, a race shaped by national endorsements, undecided voters and the House Bill 6 legacy.

A Findlay Republican is drafting a bill to pause Ohio's gas tax for three months as pump prices climb toward $5 in some places. The plan could ease summer travel costs but raises questions about highway funding.

After 42 years at the helm, Mid-Ohio Food Collective CEO Matt Habash will retire at the end of 2026 as the board launches a national search for his successor.

Clark County will host a May 21 public meeting at Kenton Ridge HS to review a proposed TIF for the 159‑home Liberty Place subdivision.

A Commonwealth Fund study finds Black and Hispanic Ohioans face much higher avoidable‑death rates, uninsured rates and cost‑related care gaps than other groups.