Marysville's Community Vision pairs Uptown infill with preservation and parks — and Connect Real Estate has already started work on the Water & Light District.

A former Westerville manufacturer was sentenced to two years after prosecutors say his firm sold nonconforming parts to the Defense Department, costing taxpayers about $829,512.

A charter-appointed panel is urging big raises for Columbus officials that would take effect in 2030 if City Council signs off.

A Columbus woman was arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after a crash on I-270 killed a passenger and critically injured another. Authorities are investigating.

A Columbus man was sentenced to 378 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement. Prosecutors say he re‑engaged with an undercover account while on supervised release.

The Columbus Symphony announced the 2026 Picnic with the Pops lineup — Ledisi, Wyclef Jean, Guster, LeAnn Rimes and more — and opened ticket sales for the summer series at Columbus Commons.

Ohio will ban synthetic kratom compounds statewide May 14 while natural kratom leaf remains under review. The rule targets engineered derivatives like 7‑OH.

Investigators posted photos after a business fire at N. High St. and Morse Rd. in Columbus. Fire investigators are asking the public to help identify a person of interest.

Prosecutors asked for a four-day continuance in the April 28 trial of Caleb Flynn after providing an expert report, the defense has objected and a final pretrial hearing is set for April 16.

A new sports bar, Spruce Street Sporting Club, opened on Park Street in early March with big screens, burgers and weekend happy hours as One Hospitality expands downtown. The concept launched in time for the Arnold Sports Festival and aims to be a game‑day spot for Arena District crowds.

A two‑year Ohio wildlife probe ended with 11 convictions in a deer‑poaching ring. Five defendants were Michigan residents who received fines, license revocations and other penalties.

A person was struck and killed after walking into the southbound lanes of I‑71 near Polaris Parkway Sunday night. Columbus police are investigating.

A DraftKings-linked super PAC funneled over $1M into Ohio GOP primaries, backing multiple legislative candidates and prompting questions about transparency and influence.