Clear start, highs near 77°F and scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible. More widespread rain Friday–Saturday and a stronger system could arrive Monday.

Equitas Health filed plans to tear down a Hilltop bar and build an 11,000‑square‑foot clinic offering primary care, HIV/STI testing, mental‑health services and a pharmacy.

A Clark County Board of Elections member has died and rival GOP factions are disputing who can nominate his replacement ahead of the May 5 primary. Legal counsel has been tapped as officials weigh the competing claims.

Columbus City Council is set to consider a $750,000 settlement with a retired police sergeant who sued over alleged discrimination, the deal would restore his rank if approved.

CMHA is investing more than $41 million to renovate Walnut Grove in Blacklick, preserving 175+ family units and modernizing aging townhomes. The work aims to keep rents affordable while upgrading systems.

Top executives at OH.io say they were fired and have sued co‑founder Ratmir Timashev, raising governance questions at the Columbus‑backed AI venture.

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.