House Bill 210 would make catalytic‑converter theft a felony, add fines for traffickers and tighten scrap‑dealer rules. The package is now on Gov. DeWine’s desk.

The Ohio House advanced House Bill 528 to set a seven‑year mandatory minimum for forcible rape; the measure clears the House and now heads to the Senate amid support and warnings from advocates.

Council meets Tuesday to consider an Uptown teen curfew, zoning changes and a stadium update.

Bubba’s 33 plans to redevelop the former TGI Fridays at 2928 Taylor Road SW in Reynoldsburg; city staff are reviewing demolition and rebuild plans.

Sunny and mild this afternoon with a high near 78°F. Showers tonight and a stronger, gusty round of storms is likely Wednesday night with heavy rain possible.

Columbus police responded Saturday night to reports of gunfire in the Short North; no injuries were reported as detectives canvassed East 4th and North High. Neighborhood groups point to stepped‑up late‑night patrols.

A man already jailed on a separate violent case was arraigned June 13 in the 2019 Olde Towne East beating that left Steven McClure dead; bond set at $1M.

A Kyoto‑inspired omakase and members‑only lounge, NomaEN is slated for 84 N. High St. in Historic Dublin, replacing long-running Oscar’s. The site lists "Opening Spring 2027" and membership sign-ups are live.

Delaware County delayed its second‑half property tax deadline to Aug. 17 to allow bills to be recalculated under a new state law. Officials say eligible parcels will show an Inflation Cap Credit on corrected bills.

Curtis Wilson, 61, was struck and killed on the 1400 block of Dublin Road near Grandview Heights. Police are seeking witnesses and video to help their investigation.

The Ohio General Assembly passed HB 455 to add two seats to the State Board of Education and to revise school accountability and charter closure rules.

TSA officers at Rickenbacker found a replica pipe bomb in a carry-on; the device was cleared as non-hazardous and the traveler surrendered it.

Service!'s The Line will open in downtown Columbus this summer, pairing a modern American menu with paid hospitality-training cohorts and local college pathways.