A Fayette County jury convicted former deputy Justin Bennett on 124 counts tied to child sexual material. Sentencing is scheduled for July 23, with prosecutors seeking a lengthy term.

A happy-hour idea between Cameron Mitchell and a developer has grown into plans for a boutique hotel at Bridge Park, with renderings and a 2026 timeline.

Flood Watch until 10 a.m. Thursday; gusty winds will make the commute blustery and scattered storms may bring brief heavy rain.

Teresa Moore died after a van ran a red light and struck a sedan at SR 3 and Galena Road in Berkshire Township; two others were seriously injured.

A Columbus man faces aggravated vehicular homicide charges after a Nov. 30 Clintonville head‑on crash that killed 62‑year‑old Martin Smith.

Prairie Township has scheduled an inspection of Alpine Village Apartments after tenants reported mold and broken appliances. Officials say responsibility for repairs falls to the property owner.

Columbus homicide detectives are searching for a person of interest after a Mt. Vernon Avenue shooting left a victim in life-threatening condition.

A new Dispatch piece revisits the 2016 shooting of 13-year-old Tyre King, the protests it sparked and the legal fallout that followed.

Organizers have set Saturday, July 10, 2027 for Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium. The announcement follows a sold-out 2026 show and teases a lineup reveal.

Ohio State is leasing nearby apartments to keep students housed while North Towers are renovated and Jones Tower is removed.

A motorcycle passenger was killed Friday at the US‑33/SR‑65 intersection in Clay Township; two others were hospitalized.

An adult was killed in a north Columbus shooting on Saturday. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.

Fry Pie Factory pulled five-ounce pepperoni rolls after state inspectors found storage and labeling problems — the packaging didn’t list milk and items may have been kept at unsafe temperatures.