Short North favorite Rooh will debut Mornings by Rooh, a weekend breakfast pop-up, when it reopens April 10 after a brief refresh.

The Ohio House passed HB 92 on Wednesday, limiting when cities can place liens on landlords for unpaid tenant water bills and changing how municipal utilities collect. The move splits lawmakers and utilities over who ultimately pays.

A judge has ruled the man accused in the Crestline double homicide not competent to stand trial, pausing the 11-count case while he receives psychiatric treatment.

Columbus plans to raze the Karnes Building at 410 S. High to make way for an eight‑story, roughly $300M Franklin County Municipal Court that officials hope to open by 2030.

Partly cloudy and cool this morning, then mild with a high near 59°F. Bigger warm-up arrives for the weekend ahead of a late front.

A 16-year-old reported missing from Columbus was found safe in Fort Lauderdale and a suspect was arrested, authorities say.

Single-digit wind chills and heavy flurries couldn't stop Columbus's St. Patrick's Day parade, marchers bundled in green and kept the tradition alive. A 17‑year‑old celebrated his 'golden' birthday on the route.

The three-story Lincoln High opened in January and students say its glass-lined commons 'feel like a small college.' The $180M campus consolidates classrooms and adds modern security.

HB 257 would cap medical‑debt interest at 3% and keep most medical bills off credit reports, but committee amendments have narrowed protections against wage garnishment.

A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was struck and killed Sunday night on Georgesville Road south of Hall Road, Columbus police say. The crash is under investigation.

High winds pummeled Union County on Friday, damaging homes and flooding 911 lines as crews worked to clear roads and downed power lines.

A Columbus police helicopter followed a speeding black SUV across I‑70 and I‑71 on Feb. 19. Four passengers were captured in Franklin Park and face felony drug and weapons charges.

Urbana’s council approved a 12‑month moratorium after hundreds of residents warned a proposed $1B data center could threaten the aquifer that feeds Cedar Bog. The pause gives officials time to study water, power and zoning impacts.