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.

Sen. Shane Wilkin introduced SCR20 urging Congress to reform NEPA, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The nonbinding measure would push for faster permits for mines, pipelines and power projects.

Downtown Columbus announced 200+ free summer events, with a free Bruce Hornsby concert Aug. 15 at Columbus Commons and markets, fitness classes and family days across downtown.

S.B. 278 cleared the Ohio Senate on April 15, a bill that would let private plaintiffs seek punitive damages from cities that pass local gun-safety laws. Columbus and other cities say they will fight the change in court.

A Columbus eighth grader was taken to Nationwide Children’s after ingesting THC gummies at Champion Middle School. The district says the region has logged dozens of marijuana incidents this year.

Video was released after a worker was stabbed early Thursday on the 800 block of North High Street. Detectives are asking witnesses to call the Felony Assault Unit or Crime Stoppers.