A man claiming he was stabbed walked into the Crate & Barrel at Easton Town Center on March 30. Columbus police described the scene as active and the victim stable.

Mayor Andrew J. Ginther says Columbus’ American Dream Downpayment Initiative can provide up to $14,999 in forgivable assistance for eligible first‑time buyers. The city outlines steps, income limits and contacts for applicants.

Two more Chick‑fil‑A restaurants are opening in the Columbus area this week as part of the chain’s Ohio expansion. Expect busy opening days and donation events.

NWS survey teams confirmed three tornado touchdowns across central Ohio during Thursday night storms, including an EF1 in Morrow County. No injuries were reported.

UMI Hotpot opens April 1 in Upper Arlington, offering snow crab legs, stone crab claws, butter-baked whole crabs, ramen and more than 200 daily dishes.

DNA from a sexual‑assault exam tied 39‑year‑old Marquese Hobson to the alleged rape of a juvenile in east Columbus. He is being held on $750,000 bond with a preliminary hearing set for April 3.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose was activated for National Guard duty as the Iran conflict intensifies. His office says the assistant secretary will cover duties while he serves.

City attorneys asked a judge to close the Baymont Inn on Morse Road, saying years of shootings, overdoses and code violations make the motel a public nuisance.

New estimates show the Columbus metro added about 30,000 residents and continues to outpace state and national growth, driven largely by international migration.

Warm afternoon turns stormy Thursday night in Columbus. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain and a chance of severe storms overnight.

Costco purchased about 2.1 acres next to its Polaris warehouse in north Columbus, adding land that could be used for fueling, parking or an outparcel near I‑71 Exit 121.

Bubbly Food Hall in New Albany will close next Tuesday amid a lenders' lawsuit and steady vendor departures. The building is in receivership and vendors are scrambling for new spots.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Tuesday morning at Renner and Hilliard‑Rome Road on Columbus' West Side. Police are seeking tips and dash‑cam footage.