John "Joel" Schaefer, 76, was convicted in Delaware County and sentenced to life without parole for rape; prosecutors say victims came forward from incidents dating to 2013, 2015 and 2022.

An 18‑year‑old says Minford Local Schools rejected a doctor's note allowing a backpack for a genetic muscle condition, prompting state mediation and a civil‑rights complaint.

A Dallas investor paid about $60.2M for The Pointe at Polaris office buildings, transferring roughly 245,500 sq ft in Columbus' Polaris submarket.

Two Hamilton Township women have been arrested on felonious assault and child endangerment charges after children said they ran away to escape abuse.

A shooting at a northeast Columbus apartment complex left one person dead Wednesday; detectives have the scene taped off and are seeking tips.

Pittsburgh’s MilkShake Factory plans a Columbus outpost at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter; the chain hasn’t announced an opening date. Details remain limited as leasing records and local reporting are still emerging.

A city partnership with the Central Ohio Community Land Trust helped deliver dozens of permanently affordable homes in 2025, most to first‑time buyers.

Ajumama, chef Laura Lee’s beloved Korean‑American food truck, is closing after 14 years in Columbus.

A teen was shot Sunday at an east-side Columbus apartment complex; police say the juvenile suspect fled and remains at large.

Panda Express will open its first Dublin restaurant next Tuesday with a morning ribbon-cutting, giveaways and a donation to the Dublin Food Pantry.

Scattered storms are likely across Columbus Saturday with gusty winds; highs surge into the upper 80s–low 90s early next week. Plan ahead for delays and shelter options.

Cool Friday flips to likely showers and thunderstorms Saturday, with gusty winds. Temperatures spike into the upper 80s and around 90°F early next week.

A Lancaster man was sentenced to life after pleading guilty in the 2025 killing of his 81‑year‑old neighbor. Authorities say the victim was found buried behind his home.