House Bill 433 would redraw Ohio’s amusement‑ride fee map. Small inflatable operators warn the changes could be costly while sponsors say they make fees fairer.

A Columbus man pleaded guilty in the fatal 2023 stabbing of James Dawson Jr.; court records say he knocked on the victim's bedroom door before the attack.

Mezcla will reopen June 5 after a van struck its Summit Street storefront in January; months of repairs and community fundraising got the restaurant back on track.

A person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting on May 23 on Columbus' west side. Police say detectives are investigating.

Rising gas prices tied to the Iran war have pushed more Columbus families to food pantries, with Love Chapel reporting a marked jump in April caseloads.

Light rain this morning with storms likely this afternoon. Expect gusty south winds, slick roads and patchy fog tonight.

VanTrust launched Park 762, a one‑million‑square‑foot speculative warehouse at Lockbourne near Rickenbacker, adding large‑format capacity to Columbus’ logistics cluster. Marketing lists 40‑ft clear heights and a mid‑2027 availability window.

A structure fire Thursday closed Bear Swamp Road between Darby Pottersburg and Shirk roads; authorities asked motorists to avoid the area while crews work.

Le’ondra Messner, 18, died after gunfire was sent through a Mansfield home’s window; Mansfield police say the investigation is in its early stages.

Joel Brown was sentenced to 71 months after neighbors flagged dogs being kept for fighting; investigators also seized meth, a shotgun and training gear at his Columbus property.

Touchdown Wings opened its first Central Ohio restaurant in Whitehall, offering wings, sandwiches and app-based delivery from East Broad Street.

Cloudy and muggy this morning in Columbus, showers and thunderstorms likely with highs near 70. Heavier rain possible late Friday—plan for wet commutes.

Gov. DeWine signed emergency rules to speed revalidation and let Ohio drop high‑risk Medicaid providers as a House task force and CMS tighten oversight.