Records show Easton Town Center trellises inspired by features on Jeffrey Epstein’s Little St. James, and two former New Albany planners are named in documents. The revelations add to scrutiny of Les Wexner’s ties to Epstein.

Columbus voted to keep roughly 40 Flock license‑plate cameras even as cities nationwide pull back amid reports federal agencies queried the network. The move sets up a local fight over safety and privacy.

A security guard fired during a fight at a South Side business near Frebis and Fairwood, leaving one person in critical condition; police arrested the shooter.

A car struck a pole‑mounted sign and rolled on West Mound Street, injuring two people. Police say the driver fled and the Accident Investigation Unit is seeking tips.

A scooter rider died Friday after being struck on SR‑750 near East Powell Road. Troopers say the driver is in custody and the crash remains under investigation.

The Unverferth House plans to tear down its King Avenue lodge and rebuild a larger facility to serve far more OSU transplant patients and their families.

Columbus City Council will hold a March 11 hearing to probe how the region’s fast data‑center growth affects water, power and neighborhoods. Officials will hear from utilities, developers and residents.

A House committee substitute for HB 58 would require state certification of recovery homes, expand inspections and give prosecutors new enforcement tools.

A Columbus mother says a court‑ordered drug test from Averhealth was a false positive and is pressing Franklin County Children Services for details.

House Speaker Matt Huffman says he’ll "vigorously" block any repeal push after Gov. Mike DeWine signals he may oppose the death penalty, setting up a Statehouse fight.

South‑Western administrators told trustees Monday they may ask voters for a new operating levy after financial projections showed a multimillion‑dollar shortfall.

Mayor Ginther's budget would trim city support for PrimaryOne Health, which says cuts could force scaled‑back care at clinics that serve thousands of uninsured Columbus residents.

Corey Favor will lead the King Arts Complex after recent leadership turnover. The board called the hire a "bold new chapter" for the Near East Side arts nonprofit.