A man in Powell was charged in federal court after allegedly punching an immigration officer during an early-morning enforcement action; the officer was hospitalized.

Three people were arrested and charged with aggravated murder after a targeted shooting on Columbus’s far East Side, which detectives say stemmed from a relationship.

Westerville plans to sell 64 E. Walnut and will preview mixed‑use redevelopment concepts at public open houses. Proposals include a boutique hotel, housing, restaurants and a new public parking structure.

Culver's has applied to open a new restaurant and drive‑through at 4600 E Broad in Whitehall; the plan will be reviewed by zoning boards and the city council this spring.

State Rep. Darnell Brewer unveiled "Amya's Law," pairing tax incentives and voluntary storage with new penalties after the Dec. 5, 2025 death of 11‑year‑old Amya Frazier.

A Fairfield County grand jury indicted two men after an investigation into break‑ins at four churches. Authorities say surveillance and pawn records helped recover instruments and electronics.

Dublin announced new noise and micromobility rules on May 7, 2026, including an 80‑dB stereo cap, speed‑based exhaust limits and clarified e‑bike guidance. Education will come first, with enforcement aimed at repeat offenders.

Bank of America has awarded CAPA $500,000 to help convert the historic Central Presbyterian Church at 132 S. Third St. into a mid‑sized music hall, with work set to begin in May 2026.

Plain City police found 26-year-old Charlie Tona Thach’s body in a retention pond nearly two weeks after his car crashed there; an autopsy is pending. Authorities say dive teams and sonar initially missed the body.

Ohio’s casino regulator posted a draft rule to bar credit‑card deposits for sports wagers, public comment runs through May 15. Major operators have already pulled card funding.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost sued a Tipp City photographer after more than two dozen complaints that couples paid but never received wedding photos. The suit seeks refunds, penalties and an injunction.

A late-night two-vehicle crash on SR 315 at King Avenue left one person dead and five hospitalized; northbound lanes were closed as crews worked the scene.

Ohio EPA will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a wetland permit tied to a proposed $1B Google data center in Franklin Furnace. Locals have raised urgent concerns about wetlands and river impacts.