Columbus’s last York Steak House drew a vendor‑license notice over unpaid sales taxes, owner Tim Burkhammer says he’ll do everything to keep the diner open.

Clear morning and a high near 51°F, light rain possible late Saturday night into Sunday. Midweek brings a big warm-up and gusty winds.

Ohio State University held the Buckeye Day of Dialogue, an event promoting civil discourse among community members, with discussions on free speech and protest policies on campus.

The Ohio Supreme Court highlighted Black Ohioans' historical contributions to law for Black History Month, with a focus on Black women leaders and encouragement for future generations.

A Columbus firefighter was hospitalized after a pre-dawn fire at a storage building on airport property near John Glenn Columbus International. Crews from multiple departments battled the blaze.

The Licking Park District is hiring Programs & Natural Resources Interns for May-August, offering outdoor environmental work with a Tuesday-Saturday schedule and $16.11-$19.33 hourly wage.

City Attorney Zach Klein’s office says a court order sealed 2263 Shelton Street after repeated reports of drug use, prostitution and squatting. Police and fire responses, plus multiple arrests, prompted the action.

The Franklin County coroner confirmed six hypothermia deaths after a brutal cold snap. Warming centers and a 24/7 homeless hotline remain available for people in need.

Gahanna will move City Hall, police and the senior center into a new $59M civic center this spring, with a ribbon-cutting on April 25 and a phased move expected through April.

House Bill 646 would create a 13‑member panel to study Ohio's booming data‑center industry and its effects on water, power, farmland and neighborhoods.

Amazon-owned Zoox has begun manual test runs of retrofitted vehicles on Columbus streets as the company scales after a Las Vegas rollout.

A Texas man pleaded guilty after traveling to Ohio to meet a 15-year-old he connected with on Call of Duty. The plea agreement recommends 25–30 years behind bars.

DOJ documents name Dr. Mark Landon, OSU’s obstetrics chair, as a paid consultant to Jeffrey Epstein’s firm in the early 2000s, emails and FedEx receipts reference quarterly retainers.