A former Thrive Companies executive has sued the Columbus developer, alleging sexual harassment and sexual battery by a former CEO. The company says it will defend itself and calls key claims false.

Columbus police and Central Ohio Crime Stoppers renewed their appeal for tips in the 2017 death of Candice Taylor, whose legs were recovered from a south‑side trash facility. The case remains open and investigators are offering a reward for information.

The 30th Market Street Festival returns Saturday, May 2, with music, a car show and more than a hundred craft vendors in downtown Columbus.

A leucistic spotted salamander was photographed in Fairfield County in March, drawing interest from wildlife officials and area naturalists.

Pickerington native Sonny Styles was taken No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders after a breakout 2025 season at Ohio State. The Buckeye standout arrives in Washington as a versatile, athletic linebacker.

Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese was selected fifth overall by the New York Giants, capping a rise from Glenville to Columbus and into the NFL.

A viral video shows a Columbus florist berating an Uber driver with racial slurs; the clip prompted an apology, online backlash and police contact.

Franklin County gave Columbus until May 1 to settle unpaid jail invoices or the county will refuse to accept city-code arrestees.

VanTrust says its 300,400‑SF New Albany 300 is fully leased ahead of June delivery, and the developer is already moving forward with New Albany 302 and BoltonTwo across Central Ohio.

City and school leaders launched a joint committee to inventory district land, pilot a community-campus program at Northland High and explore housing and service partnerships.

A Columbus woman was arrested this week and charged in the 2016 South Linden killing of Darrin Mitchell. Bond was set at $500,000 and a court date is scheduled April 30, 2026.

Tickets for the 2026 U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club are on sale. Here’s the local guide to prices, ticket types and where to buy.

New ALA data shows thousands of titles were challenged in 2025, in Ohio a cluster of Rick Riordan’s novels landed on local hit lists as boards and groups pushed reviews.