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Dave Yost is resigning as Ohio attorney general on May 7, 2026, handing Gov. Mike DeWine the job of naming a temporary successor and potentially reshuffling statewide offices. Here’s how the appointment and election rules will play out.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Arts & Culture in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
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