A Hilltop resident was struck while on a scooter on April 12; after surgery and rehab she’s relearning to walk while police seek tips.

An officer was wounded by another officer at 2699 Divot Place during a domestic-dispute response; a dog was also shot and taken to animal control.

A Heat Advisory and Air Quality Alert are in effect in Columbus today. Expect highs near 97°F and heat‑index values up to 102°F—seek cooling and limit outdoor exertion.

Nine people were indicted in a West Columbus trafficking probe that alleges narcotics coercion and money‑laundering across a motel and florist. The case grew from a task‑force investigation.

Sunny and humid with highs near 93°F and an Air Quality Alert in effect.

Sunny Monday with a high near 91°F; temperatures climb into the mid‑to‑upper 90s midweek. Cooling centers are open across Columbus.

A man died after a mid‑morning shooting near Martin Park on Columbus' South Side. Police are searching for a light‑colored vehicle and asking witnesses to come forward.

A Columbus man was arrested nearly nine months after an Oct. 7, 2025 downtown bus stop stabbing; detectives say surveillance footage and a tip led to the arrest.

A Columbus man is accused of sextorting a Maryland juvenile after an online TikTok contact moved to a private messenger and demanded $129 via Zelle.

Axium Packaging bought a newly built 255,000‑sqft warehouse at 12101 Worthington Road in Pataskala, expanding its Columbus‑area manufacturing footprint. The facility adds shell space ready for manufacturing or distribution.

Caddell Construction opened a Grandview Yard office and plans to hire as data‑center projects pick up across central Ohio.

Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio State last Monday, picking the Buckeyes over Georgia and Texas and handing Columbus a major recruiting win. The decision came after official visits to both campuses and a late push from Georgia's staff.

A Reynoldsburg man was arrested after an online decoy operation flagged an alleged attempt to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old; Fairfield County deputies say charges are pending.